Lakers offseason thread: Renovation era

[Numpsay]

Laker fans, we shouldn't be fretting over this Dwight situation, because the beauty of it all, is we are good either way. Just a choice of which bytchassness we will have to deal with, Bynum or Dwight.

 

[Bilz]

there's reports saying its not S&T...they letting him walk Don't know if it's true or not

Duke better be getting paid...he goes to a losing team just to be a backup again

I don't see why the Bobcats would make it a sign and trade if they can afford to sign Sessions outright without giving the Lakers anything.

 

[TYBG]

I don't see why the Bobcats would make it a sign and trade if they can afford to sign Sessions outright without giving the Lakers anything.

Bad reporting from realgm and got excited Everyone knows MJ a cheap owner too and they have kemba and augustine (as of right now).

Thought there was a chance w/ augistine but reports saying he's headed to pacers

 

[Hater]

Rockets amnestied Scola which probably means they are making room for Dwight & bad contracts. Let's hope this Dwight shyt is about to be over with.

 

[PTBG]

The Lakers are targeting Antawn Jamison, Elton Brand and Jermaine O'Neal as they look to improve the frontcourt.

The Lakers hope one of the three veteran bigs accept the veteran's minimum. The team also has the 'mini' mid-level exception, which begins at $3 million per year, but prefer to hold onto that in case a Dwight Howard trade is consummated.

Los Angeles remains in negotiations with Jordan Hill as well.

Would prefer younger talent, but we need anyone that can help us on the bench so

 

[PTBG]

"According to 610 radio, Morey nixed a deal on draft consisting of Lowry & Scola + our 3 firsts for Bynum"

Yesterday:

Mike Trudell ‏@LakersReporter: @MettaWorldPeace is in outstanding shape; light years ahead of last offseason when injuries plagued him during lockout.

@SKYSHIPHOPN3WS: Metta W. Peace Wants To Retire With Lakers or Play For Knicks (@mettaworldpeace) Metta W. Peace Wants To Retire With Lakers or Play For Knicks … ((( ‪#followme

World Peace is working out at the team’s facility today; told me he’s focusing on trimming any body fat. Has explosion/quickness back.

Mike Bresnahan ‏@Mike_Bresnahan: Interesting addition to Lakers' summer-league team: Ex-UCLA player Reeves Nelson. Was kicked off Bruins last year for disciplinary reasons.

Assistant coach candidate profile: Bernie Bickerstaff
By Mark Medina
July 12, 2012, 4:03 p.m.
...The Times' Mike Bresnahan reports that the Lakers might be interested in Bernie Bickerstaff.

Background: Bickerstaff has compiled a 415–517 head-coaching record, 12-21 in the postseason, with stints in Seattle (1985-1990), Denver (1994-96), Washington (1997-99) and Charlotte (2004-07). Bickerstaff had served in the dual role of coach and general manager with the SuperSonics, Nuggets and Bobcats. And he had several assistant coaching stints, including his current one with the Portland Trail Blazers. Because of that, the Lakers would have to get permission first from Portland before interviewing Bickerstaff.

Connection to Brown: It's huge. Brown largely credits Bickerstaff for helping him land his first gig with an NBA organization...

Style: A Baltimore Sun article detailing how he helped rebuild Washington quoted various players as praising Bickerstaff's qualities...

 

[Killer Instinct]

I got a good feeling about this season regardless of the outcome pertaining to the Dwight Howard fiasco. Nash is going to make the game a lot easier for everyone. He & Pau running that pick & roll will be beautiful. Kobe will be Kobe, and playing with another guard that can actually create on the perimeter will benefit his legs tremendously. Hopefully we grab Brand or Jamison(I prefer Brand myself)

If only could amnesty our head coach.

 

[TYBG]

1. Jordan Hill
2. Brand or Oneal
4. Jamison

There's still alot of other FA's out there too. I know it takes times but I'm so anxious to see what the final roster looks like

 

[Aoteroa]

The more i read the better it sounds, next season needs to hurry up and roll around

 

[PTBG]

here is our PG touching-down at the Laker facility for the first time ever.
Nash Behind-the-Scenes | video | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS
smh this nikka just had to ruin Nash's first day as a Laker

 

[ThugLife]

Heat still winnin the ring next year doe fags

 

[Hater]

Heat still winnin the ring next year doe fags

 

[Regular_P]

I'll take Jamison out of those three has-beens.

 

[Hater]

John Gambadoro ‏@Gambo620

Hearing Grant Hill leaning towards Lakers after big push by Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant

This is the same dude that broke the news that Nash was coming to the Lakers, He's legit.

 

[Lakerman0834]

This is the same dude that broke the news that Nash was coming to the Lakers, He's legit.

fakkit hill disrespected Lakers and phil choosing Suns over the Lakers in 2007 cuz better chance at winning