2016 NBA Off-Season Thread

[Bolts]

@Bolts does

The only decision I didn't understand was taking Papagiannis 13th, the rest of it makes sense to me. They got more assets and talent by trading the 8th pick and I like 2 of the 3 players they got for it. Moving Marco for Richardson also made sense.

 

[trojanfan12]

Interesting. It seemed like he helped them immensely when they handed GS their first loss of the season last year.

Pfft. Beating the Warriors was no great shakes. Heck...even the Lakers did that.

 

[trojanfan12]

It would be catastrophic if Westbrook and Durant left for nothing.

We respectfully disagree. - Sonics fans

 

[trojanfan12]

Ok well forgive me because I couldn't detect your sarcasm in that post.

Turnup struggles with quotes and the sarcasm font.

 

[Black Adam]

That's highly doubtful.

Maybe in YOUR mind...

 

[Black Adam]

Track and field.

I don't pay attention to anything going on in that Sport until the Olympic trials.

Did track and cross country all my High School years. Have a special place in my heart for it...

 

[WiggyRuss]

The only decision I didn't understand was taking Papagiannis 13th, the rest of it makes sense to me. They got more assets and talent by trading the 8th pick and I like 2 of the 3 players they got for it. Moving Marco for Richardson also made sense.

i didnt think it was a bad deal either---- but i just dont understand the need for all those centers unless a trade is coming....maybe koufous gets dealt or osmeting?

im just saying- Chriss as a stretch 4 would have been something interesting next to Cousins....prob a defensive nightmoare though

 

[WiggyRuss]

Did track and cross country all my High School years. Have a special place in my heart for it...

doesnt surprise me....its what most of the people did who lacked the talent for real sports

 

[trojanfan12]

doesnt surprise me....its what most of the people did who lacked the talent for real sports

I always thought those people studied law.

 

[Black Adam]

doesnt surprise me....its what most of the people did who lacked the talent for real sports

Coming from a career water boy guess you'd have some good insight on that matter...

Guess i SHOULD'VE mentioned i also did football, basketball, AND karate as well to keep the dumbasses quiet. ah well...

 

[Black Adam]

I always thought those people studied law.

Wiggy was that 4 eyed geeky kid that always got picked last. One of the biggest reasons he's a sad bandwagoner today...

 

[Bolts]

i didnt think it was a bad deal either---- but i just dont understand the need for all those centers unless a trade is coming....maybe koufous gets dealt or osmeting?

im just saying- Chriss as a stretch 4 would have been something interesting next to Cousins....prob a defensive nightmoare though

I'm a big fan of the Skal pick, he's got a lot of potential once he builds up his strength. The 13th pick was a head scratcher even if KK is traded(him, Rudy, and Ben are all on the block). Chris and Cousins could have been a great duo, but I like WCS with Cousins so I'm okay with trying to get as much talent as possible. I think it also puts them in a better position if they feel like trading Cousins next off season.

 

[GNG]

Maybe in YOUR mind...

In most people's minds except for die-hard homers like you.

 

[trojanfan12]

In most people's minds except for die-hard homers like you.

Actually, most think the Lakers are fairly close. However, most will also say that how close depends a lot on this coming season. If the young guys continue to develop and Luke is the coach that most think he is, they could be back to relevance within a couple of seasons.

 

[GNG]

Actually, most think the Lakers are fairly close. However, most will also say that how close depends a lot on this coming season. If the young guys continue to develop and Luke is the coach that most think he is, they could be back to relevance within a couple of seasons.

I'll agree that it will take another 2 or 3 seasons but it won't be this season.

 

[trojanfan12]

I'll agree that it will take another 2 or 3 seasons but it won't be this season.

Oh, no doubt it won't be this season. This season is going to be about the continued development of the young guys and seeing if Luke is the coach that most think he is. If the Lakers can get to the 28-35 win range, I think it'll show that they are definitely headed in the right direction. That could/should increase the interest from the kinds of FA's that can help them get back into contention quickly.

 

[GNG]

Oh, no doubt it won't be this season. This season is going to be about the continued development of the young guys and seeing if Luke is the coach that most think he is. If the Lakers can get to the 28-35 win range, I think it'll show that they are definitely headed in the right direction. That could/should increase the interest from the kinds of FA's that can help them get back into contention quickly.

I agree.

 

[Black Adam]

In most people's minds except for die-hard homers like you.

whatever you say...

stay tuned, sonny boy...

 

[Black Adam]

I'll agree that it will take another 2 or 3 seasons but it won't be this season.

well, you WERE the guy that said "wonder how long it'll be before they were relevant again" like it was gonna take forever...

which is WHY I responded "probably sooner than you'd like". haters are gonna hate, after all...

 

[WiggyRuss]

Actually, most think the Lakers are fairly close. However, most will also say that how close depends a lot on this coming season. If the young guys continue to develop and Luke is the coach that most think he is, they could be back to relevance within a couple of seasons.

hugely depends on next summer and who you can bring in.

you should have how much cap space next summer?? do you know??

Mozgov, Deng, Black, Clarkson will be paid about 52 million next year....i obviously dont love that- but you gotta do what you gotta do....

the key for the Lakers will be to get their roster set and get a free agent or two in BEFORE all the young guys get their contracts redone and make it very difficult to manage cap wise....once Russell, Randle, etc. get their raises its gonna be hard to manage around---- that is those guys are still there and deemed worthy of large contracts.

its interesting....i think the Lakers are improving shape- but it concerns me that Deng, Mozgov, Black, Clarkson will be taking up $52M in cap room next offseason where i think the Lakers rebuild could have started attracting a higher tier level free agent.