2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[DJ]

and they'd still have bev and some seconds to find a PG...

James is their PG, everybody knows that.

 

[DJ]

The way Rob did it was pretty smart too, imo.

He moved Nunn, one of the 2nd round picks is from the Bulls and another is a pick swap. If I remember correctly, 2 of them are a few years from now.

Yep.

 

[DJ]

Lakers can't go wrong - He may end up being more productive than Davis who seems to be unable to stay on the court more than a few games

Typical TLF take.

LMAO.

 

[DJ]

Hang onto him for now. They have too many other pieces to trade

Including clarkson, who plays a similar role

Utah should trade Clarkson, he is older.

Go with Sexton for now and they could always flip him in a few seasons if he isn't part of their long term future.

 

[DJ]

But then they'd still have Nunn and DJ probably needs the roughage.

I do.

 

[DJ]

I have always treated them as an after thought figuring they would fade.

Still think they are a first round matchup a veteran team like GS or either LA team would want.

But it is time to start taking them seriously.

Who told you they were the real deal and different than past Kings teams earlier this season and you didn't believe that person?

They still need something before making a deep run in the playoffs but they should be able to give some team a tough 1st round matchup.

 

[DJ]

Sac had a real nice squad. Great PG. Great C. Shooters everywhere. Every-where lol

Yep.

 

[DJ]

No Ja or Adams.

But, you play who ever is in front of you,

Lyles has been very good for them.

Sabonis is a STUD.

The trade worked for both the Kings and Pacers.

 

[DJ]

@Mecca, @trojanfan12, @Black Adam

2nd in 3 days.

7 Dead, 1 Injured in Half Moon Bay Mass Shooting; Suspect in Custody

Seven people were killed in a mass shooting that spanned two separate scenes in Half Moon Bay Monday afternoon, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.

www.nbcbayarea.com

 

[tlance]

Who told you they were the real deal and different than past Kings teams earlier this season and you didn't believe that person?

They still need something before making a deep run in the playoffs but they should be able to give some team a tough 1st round matchup.

Well, you throw enough shit to the wall eventually something sticks I guess.

 

[shopson67]

@DJ @WiggyRuss @Shanemansj13 @wildturkey @shopson67 @trojanfan12

This is what @The Q was talking about when he said the Lakers will operate as an over the cap team.

This is a really good breakdown by Keith.

If they can get Rui @ a low starting salary, they can still add a decent player.

Lakers Make Low-Risk Gamble On Rui Hachimura

The Lakers have acquired Rui Hachimura from the Wizards in exchange for Kendrick Nunn & picks. What does this mean financially for each team?

www.spotrac.com

Of course, but it all depends on what other moves they make and their intentions with Russ. If they want to bring back Russ at a reduced rate, there is no cap space to speak of until he signs and only if he signs very cheaply.

 

[shopson67]

5 point guards?

5 guards. Try to name 5 PGs on the Lakers roster...

 

[thunderc]

Of course, but it all depends on what other moves they make and their intentions with Russ. If they want to bring back Russ at a reduced rate, there is no cap space to speak of until he signs and only if he signs very cheaply.

Russ isn’t signing very cheaply, he has shown he still has value.

 

[shopson67]

Russ isn’t signing very cheaply, he has shown he still has value.

I would much rather move him now provided they can get a PG in the return package. They will need someone to back up Schroder, and even he will be a tough keep next year depending on their cap status. I doubt they want Pippen getting any meaningful minutes.

 

[The Q]

5 guards. Try to name 5 PGs on the Lakers roster...

It said the pg was 5th on the depth chart.

That’s the question I was asking

 

[tlance]

Russ isn’t signing very cheaply, he has shown he still has value.

I agree he isn’t signing cheap.

But in all honesty he should.

He can either be a stats guy maximizing his contracts on a mediocre team, or he can be the type of cheap vet that helps a contender get over the top.

One of those choices maybe helps him change his legacy for the better, the other pretty much cements it.

 

[thunderc]

I agree he isn’t signing cheap.

But in all honesty he should.

He can either be a stats guy maximizing his contracts on a mediocre team, or he can be the type of cheap vet that helps a contender get over the top.

One of those choices maybe helps him change his legacy for the better, the other pretty much cements it.

Agree, but if he is given a choice to go somewhere where he can run wild that is what he will do.

 

[Wamu]

@The Q @Gman @Wamu

Has Grant Williams earned himself a raise over the 4/50 he turned down, ALLEGEDLY, this Summer?

Gonna say yes. He's a big difference maker on the defensive end.

 

[tlance]

Gonna say yes. He's a big difference maker on the defensive end.

It is a tough question

He is a good player and a valuable one.

But these teams start getting themselves into serious cap hell when they are paying their role players what they are actually worth.

Is Grant Williams worth half Jayson Tatum?

I say no.

But that is what the market is willing to pay.

 

[The Q]

It is a tough question

He is a good player and a valuable one.

But these teams start getting themselves into serious cap he’ll when they are paying their role players what they are actually worth.

Or the tax

See clippers

Celtics next year

Why teams like the grizzlies and bucks will trade guys for tax purposes that they’d keep otherwise