2014 NBA Free Agency Rumors & Predictions: LeBron James Agent Meets With Suns, Mavericks, Rockets And Cavaliers! The King Is Serious That He Might Leave Miami!
The 2014 NBA Free Agency Rumors & Predictions are still locked on the possible decision of the world's best player. The market is shrinking for Pat Riley, but many are not convinced that LeBron would actually leave the Heat. This report could change that.
Multiple insider sources are reporting/tweeting that LeBron's agent, Rich Paul who is based in Cleveland is indeed meeting with different teams who are aspiring to acquire the league's best player. This is amid the rumors that this is all a smokescreen perpetuated by James and the Miami Heat.
Here are some of the ominous tweets:
ESPN sources say reps from Cavs, Suns, Rockets and Mavs have all met with agent Rich Paul in Cleveland while LeBron has been on vacation
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 4, 2014
Three finalists could return to Cleveland early next week to make presentations w/ agent and LeBron James present, source tells Yahoo. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 4, 2014
Says official who was part of meetings ESPN reported on: "There's clearly a breakdown in communication between LeBron and (Wade and Bosh)."
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 4, 2014
Unless Pat Riley lines up talent appealing to James within cap structure soon, one LBJ suitor says: "LeBron seems ready to explore market." — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 4, 2014
The Suns are an underrated team but they could turn out to be the dark horse since they can sign LeBron outright and even make cap space for another star (Carmelo Anthony or Chris Bosh). Another interesting link is that they have Eric Bledsoe who is a favorite of LeBron James and is also handled by Rich Paul. This is a team that won 48 games in the Western Conference without any superstar and with Bledsoe missing multiple games due to injury. They have three first round picks from the draft and have more future picks to include in a trade.
The Cavs may have to make some trades, but it did improve its stock when it locked down Kyrie Irving. The good news is that Irving’s new contract does not take effect this year but they still need to trade some assets. LeBron could be intrigued with the prospect of playing with Irving and top draft pick Andrew Wiggins or they could trade him to get a veteran, like Kevin Love.
The bottom line: LeBron James has real options if he considers them, and the window for Pat Riley to build a better team is slowly shutting down.