2022 NBA Offseason thread

[DJ]

Atkinson in final 3 for LAKER job.

 

[Mecca]

In what alternate universe would he be the alpha on a team with Lebron James and AD?

Some of these youngins be wilding.

Jeremy Grant allegedly didn't want to come to the Lakers for a similar reason.

But, I don't think that's Lavine's issue.

He's in the Devin Booker category.

Had great stats on a shit team that didn't sniff the playoffs until the savvy vet came onboard.

Vet immediately gets the credit for the resurgence.

Difference being Booker embraced it and sounds like Lavine resents it.

Also..... He wanted his bread last year and they balked at his asking price.

Now the rabbit has the gun.

 

[DJ]

Again

How the FUCK does he end up with LA?

This never ending bullshit with LA is so annoying

No fucking way...LOL.

 

[Mecca]

@yoga≈surfing ?


Haliburton’s addition has made the Pacers evaluate the future of their incumbent point guard, Malcom Brogdon, whom the Knicks have some interest in as he’s a better defender and with more size than free agent Jalen Brunson.


Knicks interested in Malcolm Brogdon?

 

[The Q]

Season is almost over.

Writers need clicks.

The rumor is the Lakers, Hawks, Dallas, Blazers are hot for him.

I actually love this kind of shit because some gullible fan bases actually believe the fairytale and are then devastated when it doesn't actually happen.... Lol

Like, if you are going to lose Lavine, would it be better to sign and trade him for Westbrook or for the #7 pick?

How about Brunson?

Hmmmm, there's also John Collims.

The only straitforward way he gets to the Lakers is if he comes for the midlevel.

He's not doing that.

He wants a max.

So, Chicago would need to cooperate via sign and trade.

Again: Of the 4 options, why in GAWDS name would they want Westbrook?

He has to want to go to that team

 

[Mecca]

No fucking way...LOL.

I mean, it's easy to understand the rumor.

UCLA kid that happens to be a Klutch Client?

Goddamn strait line to connect those dots....lol

 

[Mecca]

He has to want to go to that team

Absolutely.

Chicago also has to want what's being offered in return.

What does Westbrook offer?

Salary cap relief?

They'd get that by simply letting Lavine walk.

I'm not sure a 2029 draft pick changes that.

 

[DJ]

Again

How the FUCK does he end up with LA?

This never ending bullshit with LA is so annoying

Ask Lonzo.....he said it.

I wouldn't want him since I don't see how he fits with James and AD.

 

[The Q]

Absolutely.

Chicago also has to want what's being offered in return.

What does Westbrook offer?

Salary cap relief?

They'd get that by simply letting Lavine walk.

I'm not sure a 2029 draft pick changes that.

They’d need to figure out what to do with Vuc as well

He’s a year from fa and 33

Their gamble didn’t work.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

@yoga≈surfing ?


Haliburton’s addition has made the Pacers evaluate the future of their incumbent point guard, Malcom Brogdon, whom the Knicks have some interest in as he’s a better defender and with more size than free agent Jalen Brunson.


Knicks interested in Malcolm Brogdon?

I'd be down with either....but I do prefer Brunson fwiw.
Plus it depends on what/who we'd have to give up in return.
That said.....the 11th pick isn't all too bad, when looking back at who's been taken there.

 

[DJ]

@yoga≈surfing ?


Haliburton’s addition has made the Pacers evaluate the future of their incumbent point guard, Malcom Brogdon, whom the Knicks have some interest in as he’s a better defender and with more size than free agent Jalen Brunson.


Knicks interested in Malcolm Brogdon?

The 11th cap and salary filler for Brogdon maybe?

 

[trojanfan12]

I wouldn't want him since I don't see how he fits with James and AD.

An athletic young wing who can shoot 39% from 3 seems like a good start for a fit with Lebron and AD.

 

[DJ]

An athletic young wing who can shoot 39% from 3 seems like a good start for a fit with Lebron and AD.

If he's bitching about DeRozan....you think he will be the #3 option behind James and AD?

 

[Mecca]

The 11th cap and salary filler for Brogdon maybe?

I wouldn't give up #11 if I didn't have to.

That's pretty steep for a injured, former 2nd round pick on a hefty deal.

 

[Mecca]

They’d need to figure out what to do with Vuc as well

He’s a year from fa and 33

Their gamble didn’t work.

Lonzo is broken all the time.

Demar is older.

Vuc is good, not great.

Zach is in his feelings about Demar getting so much credit and Chicago didn't, and probably still doesn't, want to give him a max.

If they continue to hold that stance, I think he leaves.

But , with a lingering knee issue, it will be to the highest bidder.

I'd go for Collins if I'm the Bulls.

Or, see if I can get that Portland pick.

 

[Mecca]

If he's bitching about DeRozan....you think he will be the #3 option behind James and AD?

No.

You have nothing to offer Chicago outside of Davis.

So, wouldn't be a issue.

Davis has his warts.

But, there is no way I'd do that deal, if I'm the Lakers.

If you tried to float Westbrook, I'd hang the fuck up if I'm Chicago.

Ps. Are we sure that jealousy rumor is even true?

 

[Mecca]

Ask Lonzo.....he said it.

I wouldn't want him since I don't see how he fits with James and AD.

Wow.....really?

His 3 ball isn't bad.

 

[DJ]

Wow.....really?

His 3 ball isn't bad.

Pass.

He strikes me as a good player on a bad team or team that loses in 1st round. Didn't even like him much when he was on the Bruins.

 

[DJ]

Lavine probably ends up in Portland to be honest.

He'd work well with Dame.

 

[trojanfan12]

If he's bitching about DeRozan....you think he will be the #3 option behind James and AD?

James and AD carry a good bit more star power than DeRozan. I think he'd be smart enough to know his place in that level of company.