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He easily starts over JR. JR is a one dimensional 8 ppg guy who’s streaky. He was made for the bench

i cant see wade starting over jr. but hey it might happen

I'd be willing to put money on it

I like JR off the bench as a high energy guy.

He doesn't play well generally when he has too many responsibilities.

I also don't know how I feel about all this "Cousins at the Trade Deadline" talk.

The idea of adding a new starting PG and C halfway thru the season worries me.

Plus I'd rather keep Brooklyns pick. Because even if LeBron stays, we can draft a new "kid" for him to not mentor. But then actually take over for him when he's done.

Looks like TT knocked up the Kardashian..

TT, Shump, and Brooklyns pick for Cousins.

Nothing good for the team can come out of that.

Has anything good ever come out of a Kardashian?

Or into a Kardashian.....

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Dwyane Wade signed one-year, $2.3 million contract with Cavaliers

Updated on September 27, 2017 at 5:05 PM Posted on September 27, 2017 at 5:03 PM
Dwyane Wade is now a Cavalier.
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By Joe Vardon, Cleveland.com jvardon@cleveland.com
CLEVELAND -- Dwyane Wade, a 12-time All-Star guard and three-time NBA champion, signed his one-year, $2.3 million contract with the Cavaliers Wednesday.

Wade officially cleared waivers at 5 p.m. and was to sign immediately thereafter, a source said, which was when the Cavs were scheduled to hold their second practice of the day.

Wade, 35, averaged 18.3 points last season for the Chicago Bulls, who are rebuilding and paid him about $16 million to buy him out of his $23.8 million contract.

Wade is close friends with LeBron James, with whom he won two championships in four seasons with the Heat. He has career averages of 23.3 points, 5.7 assists, and 4.8 rebounds and is entering his 15th season. He played 13 years with the Heat and one with the Bulls.

Wade's contract with the Cavs is for the veteran's minimum. The team will have to trade or waive someone by the start of the season because of Wade's presence, and cut rookie JaCorey Williams Wednesday to make room for Wade on the 20-man roster for training camp.

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2017/09/dwyane_wade_signed_one-year_23.html

Why am I the only one who sprouted wood?

Well, it's the Cavs 3rd HOFamer in this era.

Lebron
Shaq
Wade

Let's hope Wade's tenure isn't as bad as Shaq's.

Cavs got a Sqaud

PG: Thomas/Rose/Calderon
SG: Wade/J.R/Korver/Shump
SF: LeBron/Crowder/RJ
PF: Love/Frye/Green
C: Thompson/Tavares

I'm not sure how Wade helps the Cavs beat the Warriors, but having him on the Cavs should be fun for the regular season.

Pretty sure he's just trying to keep pace with James in rings......

Well if neither of them win any more rings. . .

Imagine this roster 5 years ago...

I've never watched the show but do see the Kardashian's pictures on the Internet all too often. I think this is the best she's ever looked:

It's weird, I probably have talked about the family 5 times my whole life, and just said the same thing about her yesterday

CLEVELAND (AP) - LeBron James turned his left ankle during practice Wednesday night, his first workout with newly signed teammate Dwyane Wade.

A Cavaliers spokesman said James had X-rays, which were negative. The three-time NBA champion didn't practice Thursday so he could undergo treatment. He's expected to be day to day.

The severity of James' injury is not known.

James has been reunited with Wade, his former teammate in Miami. They won two NBA championships together with the Heat and are excited about chasing a third with the Cavs. Wade turned down offers from other teams and signed a one-year, $2.3 million contract - the veteran's minimum - for a chance to play with his close friend.

Wade also didn't practice Thursday so he could attend to a personal matter. The 12-time All-Star will be introduced by the Cavs on Friday following practice.

http://www.wkyc.com/sports/nba/lebron-james/lebron-james-rolls-left-ankle-misses-practice/479351746

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I realize I've got old eyes and quite the imagination, but I don't think she's wearing any panties.

Wade and LeBron's offseason trainer just flew into Cleveland, from Miami, today. He also trains Swish, now that I think of it.

You know part of me wouldn’t mind seeing lebron sit for a week or two to start the season, let everyone figure out what they can do without him, then when he comes back, you can rest him more this season without sacrificing wins

Give the Kardashians credit for sticking with what got them here.

$350M: What team that became the OKC Thunder was purchased for in 2006.

$233M: What Russell Westbrook is owed over the next six seasons.

https://twitter.com/darrenrovell/status/913851565257166848

The money train will end. When, I don't know. But it will.

Good for him, the OKC fans, the team and the league. I didn't want to see him moving to LA.

With the NFL and CTE, the NBA is going to continue to grow.

But the team is probably worth $1.5-2B right now. The league has exploded. Heck, the Clippers were sold for $2B!

you have to imagine the Cavs value is at its highest right now. If LBJ leaves, it plummets IMO

LeBron James is the Cavs. If he leaves they are screwed (both on and off the court).

Forbes' 2017 Ranking of NBA Franchises By Value
Rank Team Value
1 New York Knicks $3.3 billion
2 Los Angeles Lakers $3 billion
3 Golden State Warriors $2.6 billion
4 Chicago Bulls $2.5 billion
5 Boston Celtics $2.2 billion
6 Los Angeles Clippers $2 billion
7 Brooklyn Nets $1.8 billion
8 Houston Rockets $1.65 billion
9 Dallas Mavericks $1.45 billion
10 Miami Heat $1.35 billion
11 Cleveland Cavaliers $1.2 billion
12 San Antonio Spurs $1.175 billion
13 Toronto Raptors $1.125 billion
14 Phoenix Suns $1.1 billion
15 Sacramento Kings $1.075 billion
16 Portland Trail Blazers $1.05 billion
17 Oklahoma City Thunder $1.025 billion
18 Washington Wizards $1 billion
19 Orlando Magic $920 million
20 Utah Jazz $910 million
21 Detroit Pistons $900 million
22 Denver Nuggets $890 million
23 Atlanta Hawks $885 million
24 Indiana Pacers $880 million
25 Philadelphia 76ers $800 million
26 Memphis Grizzlies $790 million
27 Milwaukee Bucks $785 million
28 Charlotte Hornets $780 million
29 Minnesota Timberwolves $770 million
30 New Orleans Pelicans $750 million

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/26931...-nba-franchises

This seems pretty inaccurate considering the Rockets literally just sold for $2.2 billion.

How much would LeBron make per season if there were no cap on teams and individual player salary? $100 million?

Probably at least. He'd ask Gilbert for a joint bank account.

I'm still amazed as to how Joe Johnson keeps getting paid.

Well part of that is longevity. Dirk and JJ have been around forever, and have had more years to collect money. And for Westbrook, they're tacking on money 5 years into the future.

The other part is Lebron's doing. He took less to go play with Wade and Bosh for four years in Miami. And then left Bird-rights on the table to go to Cleveland. Melo has taken max deals. Had Lebron stuck with the Cavs and taken max extensions, he'd be a lot closer to Dirk.