2025-26 Team Developments: Trades / Free Agents / News / Rumors / Ideas

Most of us believe LeBron heads back to Cleveland.

I’m having a hard time seeing us replace both his and AR’s production regardless of how well everyone fits together right now.

Austin leaving us and signing somewhere else would be a disaster. I don’t think we should risk that by lowballing him even if the chances of him leaving are low.

 

Say it with me LOUD …. S*** Happens.

 

First injury from Utah that's probably true

Yeah no way we can lose AR.
I think AR wants to stay too. He also doesn't look like he wants every single dollar like Harden and rather be in a context where he plays for titles while being paid fairly. From what I'm aware, he basically just plays golf when not playing basketball, not very materialistic.

I wouldn't be surprised if he signs for a value a bit lower than the max as we find a middle ground with him. He also wants to maximize the team and a bit more money can allow us more flexibility to strengthen the team.

I may be wrong, but I'm not worried with him