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Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:51 am EST

LeBron James could still move to Knicks

By Mark J. Miller

“LeBronThere seems to be a foregone conclusion going around that come July 1, LeBron James(notes) will sign a massive new contract for the Cleveland Cavaliers. But the New York Knicks have been clearing salary away as quickly as possible in recent years in order to try and bring in LeBron and another fellow big name or two (Dwyane Wade(notes)? Chris Bosh(notes)?) in order to try and All-Star their way to a championship as the New York Yankees just did.

Once folks in Cleveland were scared of this idea. Then they scoffed at it as the Knicks became the butt of jokes on late-night TV and in the arena. But now New York is starting to concern them again because Mr. LeBron James has said that he will consider any and all comers and that he has not ruled out moving to New York, according to the New York Post.

James has apparently said that when the free-agency window gets thrown open on July 1 next summer, he will be thinking like a businessman and considering what will be best for him and his family.

Sounds like he's thinking like a businessman already, starting to play chess with Cavs management through the media, making sure they know that this isn't a done deal. They've got to show him the dinero. Or someone else will.

Source: New York PostNew Window

Related: Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks

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  1. rabo
    1. Posted by rabo Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:57 am EST

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    yeah right...
  2. Dave
    2. Posted by Dave Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:12 am EST

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    Wow, thanks for the breaking news story. This hasn't been written a million times already.
  3. chuck
    3. Posted by chuck Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:19 am EST

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    hot news this is the first i heard of lebron going to one of the worst teams in the league,sure makes sense to me.glad this is the first time i heard that
  4. adamay13
    4. Posted by adamay13 Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:22 am EST

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    Great story! Generic information, nothing new here. I guess you satisfied your blog quota for the month.
  5. Econ C
    5. Posted by Econ C Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:23 am EST

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    The Knicks don't deserve to have a good team anymore. They should just permanently accept their position as the joke of the league. and Lebron would be making a huge mistake by coming here.
  6. Kenson
    6. Posted by Kenson Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:26 am EST

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    This team is finished
  7. Bogart
    7. Posted by Bogart Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:30 am EST

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    so what else is new?? Its too early in the season... they'll win and he'll stay a Cav...
  8. Jordo
    8. Posted by Jordo Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:31 am EST

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    old news new day
  9. ChrisJ
    9. Posted by ChrisJ Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:31 am EST

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    What an idiot. I hope to God Yahoo Sports didn't pay you for imparting this "breaking story" upon the public. I mean, we had no idea that LeBron was ever considering moving to New York. Wait...this just in. Biophysicists in England have just discovered that water is wet!
  10. m
    10. Posted by m Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:32 am EST

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    Whatever. Go Bulls!!
  11. Ken
    11. Posted by Ken Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:34 am EST

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    If LBJ wants a championship, he has to sign with a contender. I don't think the knicks are a contender, adding just one player doesn't mean all of a sudden is a championship team. the yankees actually spent a butt load of money to bring a winning team together. I can't see the knicks team spending a couple hundred million in order to win.
  12. quinnbeast
    12. Posted by quinnbeast Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:35 am EST

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    Crawl back under the rock, buddy. And return that night school journalism degree.
  13. lyndon c
    13. Posted by lyndon c Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:41 am EST

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    omG, mark. get an effing life.
  14. tsk tsk
    14. Posted by tsk tsk Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:43 am EST

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    Look, weren't the celtics jokes in the league the year before they got KG and Ray Allen??? From what i recall, they only won like 20-23 games that year and then turned dramatically into championship contenders. Quit hatin' on the knicks. If they do sign 2 big name dudes and retain David Lee, I see them at least every year getting to the eastern semi's or finals and maybe even competing for championships. Oh yeah and the knicks CAN spend a couple hundred million in order to win b/c they have the MOST CAP space in the entire league by July 1st.
  15. dagoldeneagle
    15. Posted by dagoldeneagle Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:50 am EST

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    i hope lebron james never wins a title.
    this cocky son of a b*tch is so overrated.
    i hope he turns into the next t-mac by getting injured.
    i hope kobe turns into the next a.i., by becoming an expiring contract casualty and getting blackballed.
    david stern is trying to make these 2 douchebags look like superstars and sabotaging other superstars' careers
  16. Mark L
    16. Posted by Mark L Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:07 am EST

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    You are an idiot.....this is such old news. The Cavs will offer him more "dinero" than any other team because per the rules set by the NBA, they can. LeBron would possibly pick NY because of the size of the market and the benefits he would realize being in the NY spotlight. Whatever happens, happens. We've seen all of our stars leave before, so it wouldn't be a suprise.....however, they usually leave because of more money.....Cleveland will be able to pay him more than anyone and he still might leave! That would be the ultimate humiliation for us in C Town.
  17. Jacks
    17. Posted by Jacks Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:08 am EST

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    Yellowpigeon- you can hope you get date too......
  18. jay k
    18. Posted by jay k Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:08 am EST

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    acquiring Shaq could be the one thing that pushes Lebron out of Cleveland. I hope Shaq enjoys ruining Cavaliers basketball forever.
  19. rstealercavsfan (Shaqalier)
    19. Posted by rstealercavsfan (Shaqalier) Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:09 am EST

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    #16............
    You are a dumb b*tch......and that pretty much explains it.
  20. Robert S
    20. Posted by Robert S Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:10 am EST

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    This is the second [profane]ty story in a row The other was LeBron getting traded to te Lakers. Yahoo Sports sucks.
  21. Jazzinefx
    21. Posted by Jazzinefx Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:16 am EST

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    It honestly would be a mistake for Lebron to go to New York. He has a better chance to win in Cleveland. The Knicks are in deep trouble, and Lebron is NOT the answer to New York's problems. Lebron, stay in Cleveland, God knows that the people of Cleveland, need a BREAK. You're an Ohioian, stay there and try to give the people of Ohio, SOMETHING to feel good about. Cleveland has lost C.C. Sabathia, Cliff Lee, and so many good players, only to see them do well for other clubs. Give Cleveland, and Ohio, something to feel good about!!!
  22. ronald w
    22. Posted by ronald w Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:21 am EST

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    Somone need to do something with james he is taking 3s and doing a guards job and the TEAM!!!!!! is not winning.
  23. BOOYOW
    23. Posted by BOOYOW Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:29 am EST

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    Dude!! What happened??? Couldnt think of a "REAL" news story?
  24. Joe
    24. Posted by Joe Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:48 am EST

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    Is it just too bad the Knicks will not have enough salary cap space to sign two stars. They currently have $27,000,000 locked up in Salaries for next season, and with the cap going down anywhere between $53-$57 it will leave them with about $26-$30 mill free space, without Nate Robinson and David Lee. This means if they didn’t bring either back they could bring Lebron and a mid-level free agent in. Contrary to popular belief, you can only exceed the salary cap to sign your own players. This Knicks would have to unload Eddy Curry and nobody in this league is dumb enough to take that contract. The Nets are a bigger threat to land Lebron then the Knicks are, unless Lebron wants to play with a starting 5 of Duhon, Curry, Jefferies, and a mid level free agent. And even if the Knicks win the lottery, their 1st round pick this year is unprotected. The chances 23 landed in the Big Apple with the Knicks are highly unlikely, New Jersey is a possibility.
  25. Joe
    25. Posted by Joe Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:49 am EST

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    Is it just too bad the Knicks will not have enough salary cap space to sign two stars. They currently have $27,000,000 locked up in Salaries for next season, and with the cap going down anywhere between $53-$57 it will leave them with about $26-$30 mill free space, without Nate Robinson and David Lee. This means if they didn’t bring either back they could bring Lebron and a mid-level free agent in. Contrary to popular belief, you can only exceed the salary cap to sign your own players. This Knicks would have to unload Eddy Curry and nobody in this league is dumb enough to take that contract. The Nets are a bigger threat to land Lebron then the Knicks are, unless Lebron wants to play with a starting 5 of Duhon, Curry, Jefferies, and a mid level free agent. And even if the Knicks win the lottery, their 1st round pick this year is unprotected. The chances 23 landed in the Big Apple with the Knicks are highly unlikely, New Jersey is a possibility.

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