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Aug 5, 2015 10:23 AM
did the cavs not have a big time trade exception when LBJ left? i seem to recall them doing nothing with it. can someone explain why this time is different?
Aug 5, 2015 10:23am
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Aug 5, 2015 3:57 PM
j_crazy;1744359 wrote:did the cavs not have a big time trade exception when LBJ left? i seem to recall them doing nothing with it. can someone explain why this time is different?
Because they went in to full on tank mode, no need to try and make the team better.

Just this past year the Rockets were able to acquire Corey Brewer for pretty much nothing (Protected 2nd round pick)

Cavs most likely won't land a star player, but should be able to land a serviceable rotation piece (Nick Young/Kevin Martin, etc.) or facilitate a big trade for someone else and in return pick up multiple 1st round picks.
Aug 5, 2015 3:57pm
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Aug 5, 2015 6:34 PM
HighRoller74;1744448 wrote:Because they went in to full on tank mode, no need to try and make the team better.

Just this past year the Rockets were able to acquire Corey Brewer for pretty much nothing (Protected 2nd round pick)

Cavs most likely won't land a star player, but should be able to land a serviceable rotation piece (Nick Young/Kevin Martin, etc.) or facilitate a big trade for someone else and in return pick up multiple 1st round picks.
the second option doesn't sound too plausible. I've never known the cavs to focus anything on the draft while they have LBJ on contract.
Aug 5, 2015 6:34pm
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Aug 5, 2015 11:08 PM
j_crazy;1744473 wrote:the second option doesn't sound too plausible. I've never known the cavs to focus anything on the draft while they have LBJ on contract.
It's actually what we did this year to get Mozzie. Picked up a 1st round pick from OKC, turned around and shipped it to Denver, along with using a TPE to absorb his contract.

I could see us doing the same. Using any picks we may receive turning them around and picking up a veteran.

I do agree though, I don't see us relying too much on the draft, unless we lucked in to a lottery pick.
Aug 5, 2015 11:08pm
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Aug 6, 2015 9:23 AM
HighRoller74;1744508 wrote:It's actually what we did this year to get Mozzie. Picked up a 1st round pick from OKC, turned around and shipped it to Denver, along with using a TPE to absorb his contract.

I could see us doing the same. Using any picks we may receive turning them around and picking up a veteran.

I do agree though, I don't see us relying too much on the draft, unless we lucked in to a lottery pick.
but you can't do that now. you don't have any contracts to ship with the picks you will get by trading the exception.
Aug 6, 2015 9:23am
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Aug 6, 2015 5:12 PM
Cavs rumored to be playing at Golden State on Christmas Day
Aug 6, 2015 5:12pm
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Aug 6, 2015 6:02 PM
Cavs played away last yeasr during xmas, why not give them a home game this time?
Aug 6, 2015 6:02pm
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Aug 6, 2015 6:04 PM
Also, when the schedule comes out, I hope the NBA doesn't spread the cavs first couple games in the span of what felt like a month. They then followed it by cramming the cavs schedule with a bunch of back to backs and limited rest.
Aug 6, 2015 6:04pm
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Aug 6, 2015 6:06 PM
like_that;1744730 wrote:Also, when the schedule comes out, I hope the NBA doesn't spread the cavs first couple games in the span of what felt like a month. They then followed it by cramming the cavs schedule with a bunch of back to backs and limited rest.
I think LA had played 10 games before the Cavs played 6. It was really weird.
Aug 6, 2015 6:06pm
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Aug 6, 2015 6:18 PM
NBA scheduling is the worst
Aug 6, 2015 6:18pm
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Aug 6, 2015 6:27 PM
wildcats20;1744731 wrote:I think LA had played 10 games before the Cavs played 6. It was really weird.
Yeah, it really didn't make sense to me. Maybe they were trying to maximize the national exposure for the Cavs since Lebron returned, but it was still bullshit how many games they crammed in after the first month.
Aug 6, 2015 6:27pm
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Aug 6, 2015 6:51 PM
like_that;1744730 wrote:Also, when the schedule comes out, I hope the NBA doesn't spread the cavs first couple games in the span of what felt like a month. They then followed it by cramming the cavs schedule with a bunch of back to backs and limited rest.
I noticed that too. Very bizarre.
Aug 6, 2015 6:51pm
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Aug 7, 2015 11:41 AM
Sounds like JR Smith turned down an offer from the Sixers and continues to push the Cavs for a deal.
Aug 7, 2015 11:41am
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Aug 7, 2015 11:52 AM
BR1986FB;1744909 wrote:Sounds like JR Smith turned down an offer from the Sixers and continues to push the Cavs for a deal.
Cavs don't need JR. I'd low ball the hell out of him and see how badly he wants to be there.

The J.R. Smith of 3 years ago would've taken the most money on the worst team so he could "get his." Now that he's made a shit load of money in his career, he wants to ride LeBron to a few rings. Dude has made over 40M before he turned 30, and is a role player/6th man type. Not a starter on a good team.

Can't say I wouldn't do the same as a player, but if I'm a team, I certainly don't cave. Offer him the veteran minimum.
Aug 7, 2015 11:52am
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Aug 7, 2015 12:21 PM
Azubuike24;1744913 wrote:Cavs don't need JR. I'd low ball the hell out of him and see how badly he wants to be there.

The J.R. Smith of 3 years ago would've taken the most money on the worst team so he could "get his." Now that he's made a shit load of money in his career, he wants to ride LeBron to a few rings. Dude has made over 40M before he turned 30, and is a role player/6th man type. Not a starter on a good team.

Can't say I wouldn't do the same as a player, but if I'm a team, I certainly don't cave. Offer him the veteran minimum.
Agreed. Give him a reasonable tiny contract as he's essentially the 7-8th option on the team. He would be nice to have but he is expendable and the Cavs should not over pay for him.

Now TT, get him back!
Aug 7, 2015 12:21pm
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Aug 10, 2015 10:10 AM
When does the NBA schedule get released? I feel like it's normally in the first week of August... but here we are still waiting...
Aug 10, 2015 10:10am
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Aug 10, 2015 4:40 PM
Welp... Adios TT
Aug 10, 2015 4:40pm
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Aug 10, 2015 5:28 PM
I'll personally buy TT's plane ticket out of town if he's turning down $80 million.

No fucking way do you give $94 million to a non-offensive threat.
Aug 10, 2015 5:28pm
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Aug 10, 2015 5:30 PM
SportsAndLady;1745289 wrote:I'll personally buy TT's plane ticket out of town if he's turning down $80 million.

No fucking way do you give $94 million to a non-offensive threat.
This...
Aug 10, 2015 5:30pm
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Aug 10, 2015 9:11 PM
It's pretty incredible how long this has dragged out. LeBron needs to get in TT's ear and say, "bro, take the $80M and ride my coattails with no pressure. In the meantime, let's go grab a couple rings..."
Aug 10, 2015 9:11pm
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Aug 10, 2015 9:42 PM
TT posted on Twitter... and now getting lambasted about the contract situation :RpS_lol:
Aug 10, 2015 9:42pm
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Aug 10, 2015 9:54 PM
Dr. KnOiTaLL;1745308 wrote:TT posted on Twitter... and now getting lambasted about the contract situation :RpS_lol:
He should. He can't seriously think he is worth more than Kyrie.
Aug 10, 2015 9:54pm
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Aug 10, 2015 10:02 PM
like_that;1745311 wrote:He should. He can't seriously think he is worth more than Kyrie.
Oh, I agree... I absolutely love it. Someone is instructing him horribly.
Aug 10, 2015 10:02pm
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Aug 11, 2015 1:13 AM
SportsAndLady;1745289 wrote:I'll personally buy TT's plane ticket out of town if he's turning down $80 million.

No fucking way do you give $94 million to a non-offensive threat.
Yup he's a player I want but $80M is more than generous. He's not a max player.
Aug 11, 2015 1:13am
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Aug 11, 2015 7:51 AM
TT is climbing my shit list. at this point I'd put him in a sign and trade for a good 2 guard and some bench help. fucking clown.
Aug 11, 2015 7:51am