2016 NBA Off-Season Thread

[lakersrule]

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

The minority ownership has billionaires. TWC was a boon for the Buss family though. I think there is some financial tie in with the value of the contract and the TV ratings.

 

[bksballer89]

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

@Sgt Brutus went easy on me after losing the avy bet

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

KD it looks like.

Oh..

 

[Mecca]

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

You are going to send Wiggy into a rant of biblical proportions on the topic of the Buss family being Rich Folk poor.

What were you thinking?

 

[Heatles84]

You are going to send Wiggy into a rant of biblical proportions on the topic of the Buss family being Rich Folk poor.

What were you thinking?

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Well, this is completely irrelevant from his endless dribble. The Lakers are in the same category given that they have the most lucrative TV deal amongst ALL franchises. The Buss families are millionaires, not billionaires. That's why I always found the "deepest pockets" remarks to be downright stupid - because you still operate in the confines of the salary cap. You need to spend into the luxury in order to win a title - it's fact. If the Lakers continue in this trend, when that TV deal comes time to be renewed, do you think TWC re-ups for the same price figure?

It's important to stay high in the ratings if you're the Lakers. Particularly since a majority of your money comes from the TV deal, and not the family.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

I have a feeling that the Heat won't offer Whiteside the max which will lead him to go to Dallas. If that's the case, I say the Heat spend the money on Batum and hopefully bring in Deng on the cheap ($6 mil per hopefully *wishful thinking*).

I think he's gone.
The fact he's elimated all the other teams says he's ready to make a decision, now.
It's going to do down like this.

Whiteside 'Pat, I just got offered a max from Dallas, are you prepared to offer me a max right now?'

Riley. No

 

[Mecca]

I know this guy is a albatross on Defense.

But, maybe the Lakers should consider trading for Kanter?

Or, better yet, Monroe?

I know you don't want to stunt Randle's growth.

But, trading for Kanter and signing Biyombo would even out both those guys shortcomings.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[RazorsEdge]

Memphis then?

 

[Mecca]

Well, this is completely irrelevant from his endless dribble. The Lakers are in the same category given that they have the most lucrative TV deal amongst ALL franchises. The Buss families are millionaires, not billionaires. That's why I always found the "deepest pockets" remarks to be downright stupid - because you still operate in the confines of the salary cap. You need to spend into the luxury in order to win a title - it's fact. If the Lakers continue in this trend, when that TV deal comes time to be renewed, do you think TWC re-ups for the same price figure?

It's important to stay high in the ratings if you're the Lakers. Particularly since a majority of your money comes from the TV deal, and not the family.

You are absolutely correct.

I think they have a clause after 5 years to extend, cancel or renegotiate the deal.

 

[Mecca]

Memphis then?

Memphis, Detroit, NOLA...whomever misses on Durant or Anderson....

 

[RazorsEdge]

Memphis, Detroit, NOLA...whomever misses on Durant or Anderson....

I wonder if Portland is still in the mix.

 

[Mecca]

I wonder if Portland is still in the mix.

I think they will get a few guys this Summer.

Either signing Whiteside or Biyombo or a trade for Monroe or Kanter.

I would assume they will Target Parsons, Anderson too.

Maybe even Darrell Authur and Terrance Jones.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

The only part in the current Lakers line up, assuming Ingram slots in at SF, that needs addressing is the Center position. There are a couple of teams willing to trade their big men (Sixers, Kings) in order to get Russell. If Mike Conley is signed, i'm pretty sure Russell will be traded for one of those bigs.

After that they only really need to upgrade the bench - Parsons, Batum etc.

 

[Mecca]

I wonder if Portland is still in the mix.

.......and here we go...lol

I would like this signing for them a lot.

Chris Haynes: Portland to meet with Dallas free agent Chandler Parsons in LA on July 1 with Damian Lillard in attendance, sources inform @clevelanddotcom.
– via Twitter ChrisBHaynes

 

[lakersrule]

Horford just started following Durant on twitter. OKC is going to be tough.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Horford just started following Durant on twitter. OKC is going to be tough.

 

[lakersrule]

Lakers have strong interest in Jon Leuer. This summer might not be so bad.

 

[lakersrule]

Just a coincidence he started following Durant not long before free agency begins I guess.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Just a coincidence he started following Durant not long before free agency begins I guess.

Could be. We'll know within the next few days. Didn't think OKC could afford Horford if Durant signs though