Jazz kinda sorta have to pay Hayward whatever he wants...

[silesian]

Jazz had the chance to match for Wesley Matthews, but didn't because of the money.

Mathews was not a RFA. Once Mathews signed it was over.

 

[silesian]

There is some evidence to support it, not the least of which is that we have never landed a tier 1 free agent, with Boozer and Big Al being the borderline exceptions.

Nope, Big Al was a trade, not a FA signing

 

[silesian]

This. Money talks. Hayward was asked which city was his least favorite and he responded with Cleveland being his least favorite city. Fast forward to now, and he's considering playing for said city?

Or he wants to play for the Jazz and are leveraging the Cavs to get a better offer for the Jazz to match. Much more likely.

 

[addictionary]

Think of it that way. Jazz are in a situation that they dont need a star FA to add. Just systematic offense and defense and a coaching staff to teach and operate. I love the situation Jazz are in right now. Who gives a dang about a known money eating talent when you have exciting drafted players?

 

[Harambe]

Lol

The best star is KD hands down. If Dirk is still a star, he seems like a cool dood too.


£¥£

See, as much as I like Dirk as a player he always comes off passive aggressive and selfish to me.

 

[LogGrad98]

See, as much as I like Dirk as a player he always comes off passive aggressive and selfish to me.

That's just the Germans. They always seem mad. Hell if one says they love you it sounds like they are spitting at you.

 

[GVC]

Lebron has never been the highest paid player on any team he has been on in any year.

He was tied with Bosh as the highest paid player on the Heat the last 4 years, otherwise that's true.

 

[GVC]

Mathews was not a RFA. Once Mathews signed it was over.

Matthews was an RFA.

 

[GVC]

Only my opinion that he's a weasel. And "DEMANDS" is a little strong. Hyperbole on my part. He made the statement Napier was his favorite player in the draft (wink, wink) so Riley felt compelled to trade up and draft Shabazz.

Google the rest. He opted out and then the three amigos met in private. That's not speculation; it's a fact. Shortly after the meeting, Bosh and Wade opted out of their contracts It's been reported by several sources that he wants the MAX.
From the article linked below:
https://probasketballtalk.nbcsports...llion-wade-four-years-starting-at-12-million/
"If this report is accurate what does that mean for Riley? What can he spend?

He has $12,918,609 in cap room below the projected cap of $63.2 million to spend, according to PBT’s own Dan Feldman who ran the numbers.
That accounts for LeBron at his max ($20.7 million, although he may take a little less), Wade at $12 million, Bosh at $11 million, Norris Cole who is on the books already, the rookie contract for Shabazz Napier and seven minimum-salary cap holds."

Is he demanding the MAX? he is if you believe ESPN or NBC sports.
https://espn.go.com/nba/truehoop/mi.../lebron-james-miami-heat-wants-maximum-salary

You made up the part about LeBron getting them to opt out, and then surprising them by wanting a max contract. That's the key detail in your ridiculous story...

Especially since reports are that LeBron informed them that he was opting out AND seeking a max contract: Link

Not that you give two ****s about accuracy/integrity.

 

[jimmy eat jazz]

There is some evidence to support it, not the least of which is that we have never landed a tier 1 free agent, with Boozer and Big Al being the borderline exceptions. Of course, we don't really know how many we have gone after either.

But man we can get a lot of mileage with "you go play in Utah" types of comments.

There's only so many teams FAs can sign with. Not everyone can sign with LA, NY, Miami or Chicago. There are plenty of other NBA cities that score lower on the 'desirable meter,' such as Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Oklahoma City, Cleveland, Charlotte, etc. Utah, however, has the 'disadvantage' of the whole Mormon thing that it has to deal with. Still, while we try to dispel what we consider stereotypes about Salt Lake (Portland actually has, I think, a lower African American population than Salt Lake), we should also dispel stereotypes about players. Not every NBA player frequents strip bars or places top priority on night life. Among the NBA ranks are many married family men and/or devout Christians who actually practice their religion (yes, CJ, blacks aren't all hoppers, many are boring family men just like you, although not racist dimwits). In sum, Utah does have an image problem, but it's not the only NBA city to have one. While we are unlikely to attract 'top' FAs, I question the conventional wisdom that we can't attract any quality FAs.

 

[Stoked]

You made up the part about LeBron getting them to opt out, and then surprising them by wanting a max contract. That's the key detail in your ridiculous story...

Especially since reports are that LeBron informed them that he was opting out AND seeking a max contract: Link

Not that you give two ****s about accuracy/integrity.

https://espn.go.com/nba/truehoop/mi...yane-wade-chris-bosh-unsure-lebron-james-plan

This story clearly states that Wade and Bosh were told Lebron wanted a max contract during the meeting the three of them had. Also from that article "James did not ask or suggest that Wade and Bosh opt out of their deals or take lesser salaries to allow the Heat to add other top players, according to the sources".

So looks like Core4 is wrong here.

Sorry buddy.

 

[UGLI baby]

I just hate Core4.

LeBron ain't a douche at all.

feeling is mutual. I feel honored to be hated by you.