2018 NBA offseason

[Mecca]

@WiggyRuss, @ChiefsLakers67 , @trojanfan12 , @DJ, @LAD, @Wamu ....

Is been many moons since I've been able to use this...

But, It's Kobe's fault!!!!!!

So Bryant told her, “Cut it all out at once. I know it’s hard to do, but if you want to turn this ship around, and turn it around sooner rather than later, then you’ve got to make those hard decisions.” Especially if the Lakers primary free agency target was the greatest player in the game. “Jeanie, I know who we’re trying to get; we know who we’re trying to get, so that player is not going to come here with all of this shit going on. It’s not going to happen,” Bryant told her. “So if you do want to have that focus, and go after that player, then I’m telling you that you’ve gotta clean house, and you’ve gotta just reshuffle the deck and start anew. You have the new practice facility (the UCLA Health Training Center) that we’re just moving into (in the summer of 2017). We’ve got new management, and off we go. But that player is not coming here unless you do that.

 

[trojanfan12]

@WiggyRuss, @ChiefsLakers67 , @trojanfan12 , @DJ, @LAD, @Wamu ....

Is been many moons since I've been able to use this...

But, It's Kobe's fault!!!!!!

So Bryant told her, “Cut it all out at once. I know it’s hard to do, but if you want to turn this ship around, and turn it around sooner rather than later, then you’ve got to make those hard decisions.” Especially if the Lakers primary free agency target was the greatest player in the game. “Jeanie, I know who we’re trying to get; we know who we’re trying to get, so that player is not going to come here with all of this shit going on. It’s not going to happen,” Bryant told her. “So if you do want to have that focus, and go after that player, then I’m telling you that you’ve gotta clean house, and you’ve gotta just reshuffle the deck and start anew. You have the new practice facility (the UCLA Health Training Center) that we’re just moving into (in the summer of 2017). We’ve got new management, and off we go. But that player is not coming here unless you do that.

Well, if someone was going to tell Jeanie that she needs to bring out her inner asshole...Kobe would be the one best qualified. lol

 

[LAD]

Great and generous offer but it indicates they want to seriously challenge GS....

By giving up their defensive edge? Not going to happen.

 

[Arizona_Sting]

*Remembers it's just pre-season

Cries into Starbucks*

Yeah, we beat the Warriors too. Looking forward to the Suns-Lakers WCF.

 

[LAD]

Apparently they didn't.

@wildturkey is right.

They don't want to add Tucker.



Ps. Where you been?





Stefano Fusaro: Jimmy Butler update: According to a league source, The Wolves contacted the Rockets again Tuesday morning, after their failed deal with Miami this past weekend. Minnesota was still adamant on receiving Eric Gordon and PJ Tucker, but Houston will not put Tucker on the table.

Ahh, ok. That would've been crazy!

I've been super crazy at work. Plus not too much going on around here during the summer so didn't think I'd miss much.

 

[LAD]

@DJ , @LAD , @wildturkey ....

Yeah, I don't know what the truth is here.

I don't think Thibbs has any clue either...lol

Multiple reports have the Rockets eliminated from contention, despite offering a package rumored to be as big as Eric Gordon, P.J. Tucker, and several draft picks. The reasoning for Houston being ruled out isn’t because of the deal, but because, reportedly, Minnesota doesn’t want the Rockets to become the kind of juggernaut the Western Conference already has in Golden State. “We already are at [that level],” Feritta says in a phone call. “We’re an improved team over last year based on who we’ve acquired this offseason. And last year, obviously, we’re a game away from the Finals. “We would love to see Jimmy come home to Houston. It’s not a financial decision, it’s an assets decision on our part. We’ve got a great basketball team. We think we’re as good as anybody in the league. We’re not going to give up unreasonable assets, to break up this team, to get Jimmy Butler. But we would love to have him

Well I personally don't think this trade gets them closer to beating GS. Especially when we consider Boogie will be able to play by AS break. I think Butler would fit in good with them, except for the fact that he's hurt often (and they already have that problem with Paul) and that he can't defend multiple positions which is what would have to happen if they'd given up both Tucker & Gordon.

 

[LAD]

I understand, the Suns did just beat the warriors and Durant and Curry played 25+ minutes each.

and it is pre-season....I don't think I have to explain there will be a difference once the reg season starts.

 

[LAD]

@WiggyRuss, @ChiefsLakers67 , @trojanfan12 , @DJ, @LAD, @Wamu ....

Is been many moons since I've been able to use this...

But, It's Kobe's fault!!!!!!

So Bryant told her, “Cut it all out at once. I know it’s hard to do, but if you want to turn this ship around, and turn it around sooner rather than later, then you’ve got to make those hard decisions.” Especially if the Lakers primary free agency target was the greatest player in the game. “Jeanie, I know who we’re trying to get; we know who we’re trying to get, so that player is not going to come here with all of this shit going on. It’s not going to happen,” Bryant told her. “So if you do want to have that focus, and go after that player, then I’m telling you that you’ve gotta clean house, and you’ve gotta just reshuffle the deck and start anew. You have the new practice facility (the UCLA Health Training Center) that we’re just moving into (in the summer of 2017). We’ve got new management, and off we go. But that player is not coming here unless you do that.

And it worked!!!! They got him.

 

[LAD]

Yeah, I really don't want to trade Richardson. Especially for Butler, whom although he'd be the best player on the Heat, he's not someone you're going to win a title with as the best player. He's more of a supporting all-star.

Not to mention it seems he's easily disgruntled.

 

[LAD]

Agree.

I would love to have him if I had a true #1.

The Clippers don't even have a #2.

I love Tobias.

He's a awesome #3 or 4 on a championship team.

Gallo?

He will be broken by game 5.

So, pass on Jimmy for 40 mil per.

Oh no, not Gallo will be broken by game 5

 

[LAD]

Yeah I’m really bragging about the suns 2-2 preseason record! I’m so stoked man!!

So what was your point then, since clearly we've all mistaken it?

 

[LAD]

I mentioned that Curry and Durant played because I doubt 90% of you watched the game and if you just saw the score most would assume their two best players didn’t play. They did. That’s all I was saying.

Well I did watch the game. But preseason is more-so for the newbies to get their feet wet in real time & get some run. It also helps the coach decide who will fill the 1 roster spot they have open. Not sure though what any of this has to do with my point about not being able to evaluate Ayton with only preseason as the sample size.

 

[LAD]

I like the way we look. Also, Lebron still doing Lebron things without having to dominate the ball, and expand energy could be key this year

Is it just me or does LBJ look leaner? He looks like he trimmed down a tad.

 

[LAD]

Ingram has been balling out in the pre-season.

Yea but he's still a lil shaky when a good defender is on him. He needs to hit the gym & bulk up some.

 

[DJ]

Yea but he's still a lil shaky when a good defender is on him. He needs to hit the gym & bulk up some.

He needs 1,000 2×2's @ In n Out.

-Mecca

 

[Bolts]

 

[WiggyRuss]

@WiggyRuss, @ChiefsLakers67 , @trojanfan12 , @DJ, @LAD, @Wamu ....

Is been many moons since I've been able to use this...

But, It's Kobe's fault!!!!!!

So Bryant told her, “Cut it all out at once. I know it’s hard to do, but if you want to turn this ship around, and turn it around sooner rather than later, then you’ve got to make those hard decisions.” Especially if the Lakers primary free agency target was the greatest player in the game. “Jeanie, I know who we’re trying to get; we know who we’re trying to get, so that player is not going to come here with all of this shit going on. It’s not going to happen,” Bryant told her. “So if you do want to have that focus, and go after that player, then I’m telling you that you’ve gotta clean house, and you’ve gotta just reshuffle the deck and start anew. You have the new practice facility (the UCLA Health Training Center) that we’re just moving into (in the summer of 2017). We’ve got new management, and off we go. But that player is not coming here unless you do that.

oh yah....huge epiphany there--- Jimmy Buss and Kupchak sucked... it takes a hall of famer like Kobe to tell you that. lol

99% of people knew that they shouldve fired those incompetent losers years ago.

The only reason DEng and Mozgov were signed was a last ditch effor by wittle jimmy to try and save his job.

 

[trojanfan12]

Yea but he's still a lil shaky when a good defender is on him. He needs to hit the gym & bulk up some.

He has put on a little weight. But he needs more. Unfortunately, he's so rail thin that it's going to take a little while.

 

[trojanfan12]

Is it just me or does LBJ look leaner? He looks like he trimmed down a tad.

Really?!? @WiggyRuss says he's gotten fat. lol

 

[Mecca]

Yea but he's still a lil shaky when a good defender is on him. He needs to hit the gym & bulk up some.

He has put on a little weight. But he needs more. Unfortunately, he's so rail thin that it's going to take a little while.

Some guys just aren't built that way.

But, like Durant, Garnett, Reggie Miller and Jamal Crawford, he's going to have to find a way to overcome the lack of bulk.

Slowly, but surely, he's making progress.

He should have a big year playing with Lebron.

18-20ppg is probably his floor by default.

Unless Kuz goes rip Shit ride em from the bench, Brandon will be the #2 scorer.