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Rumor/speculation, big 3 of Tatum,Gannis,Lebron
« on: May 14, 2026, 09:18:57 PM »

Offline rondohondo

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They were talking on weei today about some speculation from Jeff Goodman  that LeBron might sign a vet min contract to join up with Tatum and Giannis to try and match Jordan's 6 titles.


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That's a legit contender, although I might rather see us go in a different direction. It could end up like the Lakers with Malone ...

And I just don't want LeBron here......

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« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2026, 09:23:42 PM »

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They were talking on weei today about some speculation from Jeff Goodman  that LeBron might sign a vet min contract to join up with Tatum and Giannis to try and match Jordan's 6 titles.


 Pp. / vet
White/ schiermen
Tatum/ Hugo
LeBron/ Garza
Giannis/ queta


That's a legit contender, although I might rather see us go in a different direction. It could end up like the Lakers with Malone ...

And I just don't want LeBron here......

Yuck now.  Yay later.

Re: Rumor/speculation, big 3 of Tatum,Gannis,Lebron
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2026, 09:34:16 PM »

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Absolutely, 100%.  Get it done Brad.
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« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2026, 09:43:16 PM »

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I can't imagine Lebron taking the minimum and getting labeled as a ring chaser.


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« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2026, 09:45:46 PM »

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I can't imagine this would ever happen, but we could pretty easily at least offer the NTMLE. Lebron should get well above that, never mind the vet minimum.

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« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2026, 09:48:48 PM »

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LeBron hates Boston. He would never come here. If he?s taking a minimum deal to chase a ring, why not join the Thunder or Spurs?
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LeBron hates Boston. He would never come here. If he?s taking a minimum deal to chase a ring, why not join the Thunder or Spurs?

Well I just googled LeBron James Boston celtics and this was kinda interesting...

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Ownership Angle: Separately, groups partnered with LeBron James, such as Fenway Sports Group, have been linked to potential, future ownership stakes in the Celtics, though not as active players.

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« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2026, 10:38:16 PM »

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I do not see this as unrealistic.  BOS would have to pull off the Giannis trade, which is no given, but if that happened, why would not BOS be a desirable destination for LeBron? 

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« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2026, 10:45:00 PM »

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I do not see this as unrealistic.  BOS would have to pull off the Giannis trade, which is no given, but if that happened, why would not BOS be a desirable destination for LeBron?

Because he hates Boston..


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Rivera: "Why do you hate Boston?"

James: "Because they racist as f***, that's why. They will say anything, and it's fine. I mean, f***, it's my wife, she's been dealing with them her whole life. I don't mind it. I hear it, if I hear someone close by, I check them real quick. I move onto the game, whatever the f***. They going to say whatever the f*** they want to say. They might throw something, I got a beer thrown on me leaving a game."

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« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2026, 09:19:06 AM »

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i feel like this is just an ethical test.

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« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2026, 09:43:17 AM »

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I'm not a Lebron guy, but you have to say yes to him on the minimum. He could be half the player he was this year and be worth more than the minimum.

It won't happen though. As echoed above, he hates Boston.
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« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2026, 10:19:35 AM »

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Re: Rumor/speculation, big 3 of Tatum,Gannis,Lebron
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2026, 11:27:04 AM »

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Lebron had a racial slur painted on his house in LA when he was still with the Cavs.  It didn't stop him from joining the Lakers.  I think a lot of what he has said is rivalry stuff.  Not sure it would really stop him from joining the Celtics.  I don't think he will for a whole host of reasons, but I think his prior comments about Boston would be so far down the list of reasons, it isn't worth discussing. 
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« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2026, 12:43:37 PM »

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I mean, nobody would have imagined we would ever get Shaq, and Lebron is certainly far less washed up than 2011 Shaq. He still is a high level borderline all star player next year. I would do it. I kinda got over my Lebron hatred the last few years. I guess we would need to sign Bronny too to make it work.
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« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2026, 01:00:48 PM »

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I don't ever want to see LeBron in a Celtics uniform.
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