Windy on NBA.com talking LeBron's FA, Izzo,some E Snow and the mood of CLE

[MikeyTuna]

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[camakazee]

Good post. Here's a little transcript...

- "Not sure/doubts there's a masterplan of LeBron going to Chicago involving Thibodeau."

- "LeBron's decision not A, B, C--Cleveland, New York, or Chicago, but rather do you leave your home town and home team. Whether or not to leave Cleveland is the big decision."

- "LeBron has solid relationship with Grant, not very close, but solid. Have to take LeBron's word for winning ships like he says and Cavs are close, other teams he's looking at are not. Championships bigger than coaches/gms."

- "Gilbert has stripped everything away and put himself at the table with LeBron. Gilbert conducting front line of coaching search and will be the one presenting LeBron with the offer. Offering LeBron a partnership with someone who can make good decisions for the franchise."

- "Looking to move Mo/Delonte, as has been mentioned, and it's part of Gilbert looking to make his pitch to LeBron. 'I want you to join me.'"

- "Gilbert has offered Izzo 5 years/30 million contract with a bunch of incentives. Offered him over the weekend and he's mulling it now. Gilbert making big push for Izzo regardless of LeBron. Word is that Izzo won't take job, even if he wanted to, without knowing LeBron will be with Cavaliers. LeBron is not going to make any promises before July 1st--chicken and egg situation that Gilbert is trying to correct with a lot of cash, but doesn't think it work."

- E. Snow agrees with BW, when saying Izzo a great guy but too much uncertainty in Cleveland for him to take the job. "Great job if LeBron is there, but not otherwise."

- "In Cleveland, everyone's playing defense. As days pass, everyone gets a little more jittery with Bloomberg/Obama pitches and top story free agency. Already lost first love with Browns in '95 and a self loathing city. Feels they're very nervous."