2016 NBA Off-Season Thread

[DJ Fieri]

There doesn't even have to be a vote. Jeanie has the power to relieve her brother of his position. She won't until next summer though.

Probably. I always thought Jeannie was best suited to handling shit but fucking daddy wanted his boy to do it.

 

[Heatles84]

There doesn't even have to be a vote. Jeanie has the power to relieve her brother of his position. She won't until next summer though.

Not refuting what you're saying. I don't see the logic though, unless you want to see your brother fail miserably and let him not have an excuse.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

when did this happen?



Q: Are there any realistic FA the Lakers can get? – Steve Kyler: A bit surprised to hear Lakers not in the running for Whiteside…Miami and Dallas, thats rough for the Lakers.
– via Twitter stevekylerNBA

 

[RazorsEdge]

You with all your free agency buzz and excitement can suck it!!










Tiger got out of the cage. I haven't been this blah about free agency in a long time.

 

[Heatles84]

when did this happen?

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Q: Are there any realistic FA the Lakers can get? – Steve Kyler: A bit surprised to hear Lakers not in the running for Whiteside…Miami and Dallas, thats rough for the Lakers.
– via Twitter stevekylerNBA

It's understandable that the Lakers aren't in it for Durant, honestly. That young core is going to take a couple of years to maturate before they can be a winner. Also, there's the lingering direction of the franchise to consider.

Whiteside not taking a meeting with the Lakers is more concerning if anything. That's pretty shocking to me.

 

[lakersrule]

Not refuting what you're saying. I don't see the logic though, unless you want to see your brother fail miserably and let him not have an excuse.

This structure is what their father wanted. I think it's clear that Jeanie doesn't want Jim making basketball decisions much longer. One just needs to read the recent Kevin Ding article. It is turning into a weird dynamic rivaling the likes of Sacramento.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

You with all your free agency buzz and excitement can suck it!!










Tiger got out of the cage. I haven't been this blah about free agency in a long time.

I think the Bulls are keeping their info on the low.

You will make a splash. Maybe not a big name.

But, a mid tier guy or two.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Oh good! Looks like the Lakers are striking out in free agency again

And it hasn't even officially started yet!

 

[Heatles84]

This structure is what their father wanted. I think it's clear that Jeanie doesn't want Jim making basketball decisions much longer. One just needs to read the recent Kevin Ding article. It is turning into a weird dynamic rivaling the likes of Sacramento.

I'm not disagreeing with you. But Daddy Buss looks to have made the wrong decision. Time to rip off the band-aid and start anew - Let Jeannie hold the balls and run with it.

 

[Kold]

Like I said a couple days, just so long as we don't totally kill the future cap space by making a stupid signing, I'm good

 

[RazorsEdge]

I think the Bulls are keeping their info on the low.

You will make a splash. Maybe not a big name.

But, a mid tier guy or two.

I pray you are right ma'am.

 

[lakersrule]

It's understandable that the Lakers aren't in it for Durant, honestly. That young core is going to take a couple of years to maturate before they can be a winner. Also, there's the lingering direction of the franchise to consider.

Whiteside not taking a meeting with the Lakers is more concerning if anything. That's pretty shocking to me.

Maybe Whiteside holds a grudge against them for not signing him to their preseason roster a couple of years ago. It's not like the Lakers are the only team that can give him a max this summer.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Not refuting what you're saying. I don't see the logic though, unless you want to see your brother fail miserably and let him not have an excuse.

He tied his own noose with his contention in 3 years guarantee.

3 years is up after this Season.

I don't think firing him now will help anyway.

Seems like the top free agents have already decided to not grant them an audience.

 

[bksballer89]

This is how far the Lakers have fallen? They can't even get a meeting with top free agents?

 

[lakersrule]

I'm not disagreeing with you. But Daddy Buss looks to have made the wrong decision. Time to rip off the band-aid and start anew - Let Jeannie hold the balls and run with it.

Well, she wants to honor her dad's wishes, up to a point though. Jimmy's 3 year proclamation will certainly make it easier to move on next summer. It's not so easy to just jettison him considering they are siblings.

Jeanie does have business partner considerations that also play a major part. Another season of TV ratings heading towards Clipper's territory will not make Time Warner Cable happy.

 

[lakersrule]

Like I said a couple days, just so long as we don't totally kill the future cap space by making a stupid signing, I'm good

I agree. Keep kicking the can down the road for next summer. Hopefully Luke and the boys show lots this coming season.

 

[Heatles84]

Well, she wants to honor her dad's wishes, up to a point though. Jimmy's 3 year proclamation will certainly make it easier to move on next summer. It's not so easy to just jettison him considering they are siblings.

Jeanie does have business partner considerations that also play a major part. Another season of TV ratings heading towards Clipper's territory will not make Time Warner Cable happy.

When your ownership are millionaires, and not billionaires; making TWC is very important.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

I'll wait to see what happens in about a week. For all we know Mitch has something up his sleeve. It's not as if he's only made phone calls to Durants and Whitesides reps.

 

[lakersrule]

This is how far the Lakers have fallen? They can't even get a meeting with top free agents?

What's up with the Browns avi? Not a bad avi bet if you lost.

 

[Heatles84]

This is how far the Lakers have fallen? They can't even get a meeting with top free agents?

Pisses me off as I don't even like the Lakers. But I like to see them be near the top, just so they can fall hard. Although I was rooting for you guys in 2010 and not the Celtics. So there's that....