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[KB824]

my reasoning here is: we didnt try to move him -> there is no reason for him to leak anything. this is media milking the fact Lebron is a Laker and exploiting all possible trade scenarios. imo

The reason to leak that information is to prevent Lonzo from being traded. Who is going to trade for an injured player?

 

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[zizinho]

The reason to leak that information is to prevent Lonzo from being traded. Who is going to trade for an injured player?

we for Kawhi?

but my points was, we never looked to trade him imo, and there is no reason for him to even think so. even Lebron told us hes excited to play with him. why fear something that was never about to happen then? so i see it as this, either Lonzos camp is full of morons, or media is hyping the situation as more than it actually is.

 

[KB824]

Damian Lillard?

 

[Enron]

Weber State represent.

 

[zizinho]

Damian Lillard?

wtf is going on!?

 

[Post Ironic]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24003187/lakers-signings-part-magic-plan-nba
@zizinho @King of Kings

 

[zizinho]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24003187/lakers-signings-part-magic-plan-nba
@zizinho @King of Kings

i like it, we have amazing depth anywhere but the center position, we can defend, run, play slow paced if needed, play smallball, anything. also this part:

...But the Lakers are indeed attempting to chart a new course for James' Lakers future, one that is vastly different from the style of basketball he played with the Cleveland Cavaliers...

 

[Post Ironic]

i like it, we have amazing depth anywhere but the center position, we can defend, run, play slow paced if needed, play smallball, anything. also this part:

This is exactly what we've been talking about. Lebron playing a less ball-dominant style as he ages.

Should keep him as a beast for a few more years and let him amp up the intensity on the defensive side a bit more.

 

[zizinho]

This is exactly what we've been talking about. Lebron playing a less ball-dominant style as he ages.

Should keep him as a beast for a few more years and let him amp up the intensity on the defensive side a bit more.

yes, and especially that. i dont want to see him miss out on the most basic defensive assignments and then give mad looks to other guys. i mean, i dont really expect prime Scottie Pippen defense, but atleast put in the effort. pace yourself during the RS, play less minutes, dont waste yourself so much on offense (aka, let Rondo and Lonzo run things as well), and we should be fine here. if we get Kawhi in a year and Boogie leaves GS, we have a real shot here imo

 

[Post Ironic]

yes, and especially that. i dont want to see him miss out on the most basic defensive assignments and then give mad looks to other guys. i mean, i dont really expect prime Scottie Pippen defense, but atleast put in the effort. pace yourself during the RS, play less minutes, dont waste yourself so much on offense (aka, let Rondo and Lonzo run things as well), and we should be fine here. if we get Kawhi in a year and Boogie leaves GS, we have a real shot here imo

But we getting Kawhi and Klay.

Starting small-ball line-up of: Klay-Lonzo-Ingram-Kawhi-Lebron

 

[zizinho]

But we getting Kawhi and Klay.

Starting small-ball line-up of: Klay-Lonzo-Ingram-Kawhi-Lebron

lol if we pull that one off, Magic surpasses Warriors GM as the Beppster of the NBA

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estimated capspace for 19-20 season is 109M i read? and James' reported salary in year 2 is 37,43M. other guys on our roster for that season as of now are Deng, Lonzo, Ingram, Kuzma and Hart, and our total paybill is around 76,13M. so we would have a little more than 32M in capspace for summer of 2019, even with Deng still on the roster. if we trade Deng for an expiring this season, we would have around 51,68M in capspace entering summer of 2019

 

[Ronn]

Tony Parker to hornets.
End of an era.

 

[ALC]

Tony Parker to hornets.
End of an era.

That era ended with Duncan’s retirement to be fair.

 

[zizinho]

Tony Parker to hornets.
End of an era.

Ginobili returning?

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and is this a "Kawhi please stay" move?

 

[Ronn]

That era ended with Duncan’s retirement to be fair.

In technical terms it ended now when all 3 of big 3 are out. But from chance of getting a ring standpoint it ended when Steven Adams owned Timmy in West semifinals 2 years ago.

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Ginobili returning?

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and is this a "Kawhi please stay" move?

Maybe. I'm not sure why Kawhi wants to leave, but if I have to play with likes of Gasol and Parker in my prime I'd be pissed too. Maybe they are offloading dead wood to show Kawhi they are serious.

 

[KB824]

I have to say, these 2 rookies for the Lakers look pretty good.

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Ginobili returning?

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and is this a "Kawhi please stay" move?

It's a Dejounte Murray is the point guard for the present and future move.

 

[zizinho]

I have to say, these 2 rookies for the Lakers look pretty good.

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It's a Dejounte Murray is the point guard for the present and future move.

that also. but wasnt Kawhi pissed that Parker called him out on the injury? part of it has to do with Kawhi as well, cuz this is your HOF point guard, former FMVP, and top 5 greatest player in franchise history who spent his entire NBA career in San Antonio youre letting walk to another team

 

[Osman]

You lost out on Brook Lopez to Bucks.

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[KB824]

You lost out on Brook Lopez to Bucks.

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I don't quite get that one. It looks like the Lakers weren't interested. It just sucks that Lopez loses his Bird Rights now

 

[Osman]

For 3m it was no brainer to keep him. Can't rebound or defend but excellent shooter and scorer, fits playing with LeBron style stretch shooting.


Lose Randle and Brook and only get McGee, this is a bad joke.

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