Lakers offseason thread: Renovation era

[Lucky_Lefty]

The condos they got on the harbor are fukkin god status. Went to view a few last week. I'm strongly considering. The townhomes they're building out there look nice as hell too.

 

[TheNig]

People keep saying how it should either be Bynum or Pau that has to go. why not flip both of 'em?

flip Pau for Harris and Milsap. it actually works. neither team is really loses money.

flip Bynum and Blake for Howard.

 

[2Quik4UHoes]

People keep saying how it should either be Bynum or Pau that has to go. why not flip both of 'em?

flip Pau for Harris and Milsap. it actually works. neither team is really loses money.

flip Bynum and Blake for Howard.

It's all about getting the right payoff. We need a PG, a big, and an athletic swingman.

 

[TheNig]

It's all about getting the right payoff. We need a PG, a big, and an athletic swingman.

thing is... elite PG dont just grow on trees. Davin Harris would actually be an upgrade from what we have. and you know what to expect from Milsap every night. bring in a third team and go after their 3 man.

Howard and Bynum with something extra works out as well. either Blake or MWP. but they would have to give something like Earl Clark or some shyt.

 

[No1]

The condos they got on the harbor are fukkin god status. Went to view a few last week. I'm strongly considering. The townhomes they're building out there look nice as hell too.

How long of a commute is that though?

 

[2Quik4UHoes]

How long of a commute is that though?

Not far, I live near the harbor myself. Your right near most of the major highways and your across the bridge from VA, DC is less than 10 minutes depending on which way you take.

 

[GoddamnyamanProf]

what if they just busted up their team and rebuilt around bynum starting now

 

[tremonthustler1]

Lakers Rumors: T-Wolves Interested in Beasley Sign-and-Trade? | Lakers Nation

With the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly interested in making some moves during the off-season, there have been many names thrown around as people are trying to determine who they may or may not be interested.

One name that surfaced near the trade deadline last season was Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley, who the Lakers were reportedly close to acquiring. Now, more reports have come out that the team is once again interested in the former number two overall pick. And, it also seems that the feels are mutual.

According to sources close to the Timberwolves organization, Minnesota General Manager David Kahn told team owner Glen Taylor that the team was interested in pursuing a sign-and-trade with the Lakers in July.

One name that the team is reportedly interested in is Jordan Hill – the backup big man who played well for the Lakers in limited minutes since being acquired from the Houston Rockets in March.

Beasley could help the Lakers’ small forward position, where they had some issues last season. With Matt Barnes not expected to return and an uncertain future facing Metta World Peace, expect the Lakers to consider this option if Kahn and Minnesota indeed come calling.

Man, y'all can have Beasley, but don't give us Hill. Just give us the trade exception. If anyone's gonna overpay Jordan Hill to be a bum, let it be someone else.

 

[Akata Man Bromo]

Lakers Rumors: T-Wolves Interested in Beasley Sign-and-Trade? | Lakers Nation



Man, y'all can have Beasley, but don't give us Hill. Just give us the trade exception. If anyone's gonna overpay Jordan Hill to be a bum, let it be someone else.

Please anyone but Hill PLEASE

 

[PortCityProphet]

 

[threattonature]

Please anyone but Hill PLEASE

Yeah I loved what he brought to the table last year. I just want them to flip Pau for someone that brings some sort of consistency to the team.

 

[TheNig]

Yeah I loved what he brought to the table last year. I just want them to flip Pau for someone that brings some sort of consistency to the team.

the idea is that some gm with little brains will overpay for Jordan Hill.

 

[Hater]

Looks like we're trying to get in on the draft and grab Perry Jones or Quincy Miller..

Sam Amico ‏@SamAmicoFSO
Lakers "making real push" to get into 1st round of NBA Draft, says EC exec. Word is they like the Baylor guys: Perry Jones & Quincy Miller.

 

[Hater]

Take this with a grain of salt cause you know most of these so called "Reporters" just like to throw bullshyt out there..

Lakers Rumors: Dwight Howard remains a trade possibility for the Lakers:

On June 22, Chris Sheridan of SheridanHoops.com talked about trade possibilities for Howard and where the Lakers may stand in terms of acquiring the perennial All-Star center via podcast:

“There was a time when he [Dwight Howard] really didn’t want to be traded to the L.A. Lakers, but now he would. He’s want out of Orlando that bad.”

It will come as no surprise to anyone that the Brooklyn Nets are still the frontrunners to land Howard via trade. Howard continues to covet the Nets and potentially playing with Williams in Brooklyn.

Despite that being the case, the Nets don’t have the trade assets that can compete with teams like the Lakers, Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Clippers. All three of these teams are currently on Howard’s B-List according to Sheridan.

With Howard wanting out of Orlando before next season, the superstar center may get his wish if the Lakers are willing to part ways with Andrew Bynum and or Pau Gasol. It remains to be seen if Lakers VP Jim Buss and Kupchak continue to stand by their stance of no blockbuster trades or major moves being made during the off-season.

An opportunity to bring in Howard might be too much to pass up on. The acquisition of Howard might also be a step in the right direction in terms of acquiring Williams via sign-and-trade.

Lakers Rumors: Dwight Howard remains a trade possibility for the Lakers - Los Angeles Los Angeles Lakers | Examiner.com

 

[blackzeus]

You know, I don't say much about Spurs fans but you guys have gotten awfully obnoxious this year after a 5 year period of irrelevance.

Obviously when I say Gasol for a PG and athleticism and I put up a starting line up that doesn't feature the athleticism I mentioned, I'm referring to the bench. Clearly, I was thinking about trading Gasol to Houston on some type of deal that would get us Dragic with Martin off the bench. I'd rather Lowry but they won't do that. There aren't many PGs out there. I don't believe in the fairytale of getting Williams

Ryan Anderson is great for our starting 4 because he creates space.

Then you still have that option of flipping Bynum for Dwight because he's not signing in many places.

Artest played strong toward the end of the season so I don't really understand where your comes from. Obviously you know nothing about basketball rosters.

Did you forget LA won back to back titles with

Fisher
Kobe
Ariza/Artest
Odom
Gasol

Bynum was never really healthy.

So how is

Dragic
Kobe
Artest
Anderson
Bynum/Dwight

Martin off the bench
Blake off the bench (played well).
Hill and whatever other filler we get an issue?
Guys like J. Rich, etc. (think he's a F/A)

We let the Thunder off the hook with a worse assembled roster.

Truly, how can anyone question Kobe's greatness taking a roster like that, not only winning the West, but also the championship. With that said. If I were the Lakers, I would do anything to get Dwight Howard. I think Sessions needs an extra season. And Beasley/Iggy could fill in the void Odom left behind. For me:

Sessions
Kobe
Beasley/Artest
Pau
Dwight

or if they could get Iggy too:

Sessions
Kobe
Iggy/Artest
Beasley
Dwight

They were porous in the paint this offseason. Part of it is bad coaching, but just as much really was the effort coming from Bynum and Pau. This is still the same team that won a 'ship 3 seasons ago, so normally, I would say to keep the core intact, but the combination of the lack of effort from Bynum and Pau and the fact that Dwight is available makes it a go for me. If Dwight was on the Lakers, I don't think they lose to OKC. I don't think they lose to anybody.