2022 NBA Offseason thread

[dtgold88]

Well they have 4 guys that can handle the ball: Garland, Mitchell, LeVert and Rubio

and for a big, Mobley could become a Green type at handling the ball if need be?

 

[DJ Fieri]

Ainge did pretty good in trading Mitchell and Gobert.

 

[msgkings322]

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HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and Lakers beat writer Jovan Buha share the latest updates on trade talks surrounding Russell Westbrook. Plus, what LeBron James’ extension means long-term for the Lakers…

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"Buha: As far as Westbrook’s trade market, I’ve heard Indiana and Utah are the two most likely destinations. I think Utah is, from what I’ve been told, more likely than Indiana. There are several permutations there with Indiana where it could be Myles Turner and Buddy Hield together or one of the two."

The holdup is the Lakers not wanting to include the 2nd 1st rounder.

I was more referencing how you guys had THT in packages like he had significant value. It's not just Lakers fans who do this of course.

Now that Utah is 'out' (after the Mitchell trade, right?) maybe you guys have a shot at getting this done with 1 first but I doubt it.

 

[dtgold88]

They may have another move in mind? Maybe LeVert and Okoro for a SF?

For sure another move could be made as we need more shooters and maybe more size, too. Love going down would be a disaster.

 

[msgkings322]

Ainge did pretty good in trading Mitchell and Gobert.

He's really good at trades it seems.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Only area I disagree is if you really think this makes us better why not finish ahead of Boston, Bucks, etc? Sure looked like they were headed that way last year before all the injuries. Not all of them, but could have been a 2 or 3 seed.

Now whether it does make us better is another story.

Boston actually improved a team that went to the Finals.

Bucks have the best player in the NBA.

So, while I do believe you got better, not enough to pass those guys nor Philly...who also improved.

 

[dtgold88]

Your friend kind of has it reversed. More often fans overvalue theirs and undervalue the other teams' guys. Look at the trade scenarios Lakers fans like to suggest, for example.

He might be thinking of Cleveland fans who are so negative about our teams. There are still a number of fans in forums who rip Altman.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Some of them don't.

I'm one of the folks who puts a lot of stock in the things Shams and Woj say.

Usually, they know their shit.

But, even those guys missed on this trade and Banchero going #1 overall.

Could be that the Jazz re engaged with the Cavs after the Knicks extended Barrett.

But, I also think both of our organizations have gotten a lot better at keeping stuff in-house.

I remember somebody saying Banchero going 1st.....

 

[WiggyRuss]

how many teams have 4 young all star caliber players?

 

[Shanemansj13]

Yeah gave up too much

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Did Mitchell pinky promise to try on Defense again? because he has not tried any of that in years.

Probably not.

Luckily, they have 2 Mobley's and Allen to clean shit up at the rim.

 

[Gman]

Ainge did pretty good in trading Mitchell and Gobert.

He's really good at trades it seems.

 

[Retroram52]

Everyone knows that Ainge is about scoring the big booties in draft picks especially Number Ones. One of the reasons the Lakers held-out moving their two available Number Ones to Utah was sooner or later, some sucker would cough-up the demands of Ainge. Cleveland stepped forward and the heist was consummated.

 

[dtgold88]

Yeah I meant inefficient.

The team you have now is the team you are going to have for a while.

I think those could be the core 5 for a while (Allen, Mobley, Okoro, Garland and Mitchell). There is room to make other deals. Love and Levert are tradeable assets. Not sure what this does to the cap space after next season. Guessing means we have little other than maybe the MLE?

 

[ElPatron1]

Boston actually improved a team that went to the Finals.

Bucks have the best player in the NBA.

So, while I do believe you got better, not enough to pass those guys nor Philly...who also improved.

True, that is just a waiting game tho. Garland and Mobely keep getting better, some of those teams will blow it up...A few of those teams that want to win now will blow up their team likely next year. My guess is Philly, Miami and Boston may all be in the mix to blow it up if it doesn't work out next year.

Also, it depends who else they add/trade for sure.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Boston actually improved a team that went to the Finals.

Bucks have the best player in the NBA.

So, while I do believe you got better, not enough to pass those guys nor Philly...who also improved.

Or Miami or a healthy BK team if they keep KD and Irving.

Maybe not even past the Raps or Bulls if they are healthy.

 

[DJ Fieri]

The EC is absolutely loaded.

 

[dtgold88]

What are you talking about? lmao. Sexton only played 11 games last year lol

Sexton is always injured (hasn't played a full season in 3 years) and is coming off a torn meniscus. Also, they had to give up more because Mitchell is considered the better player for a reason. Add in that he has playoff experience, and there is a reason the Knicks and the Heat wanted him badly.

We also weren't going to keep Sexton anyways once Garland came out as the much better player imo

Yeah...he played 11 games and the Cavs got off to a strong start with him......against an incredibly tough schedule.

sexton is "always injured"? Guy played in 90%+ of the games his first 3 seasons. I'm not saying it's a bad deal or DM is not better, but no need to make it up as you go.

DM is pretty much what Sexton critics say Sexton is/does......shoots too much, doesn't pass and is a poor defender (though Sexton is a bit more efficient shooter)

 

[DJ Fieri]

I was more referencing how you guys had THT in packages like he had significant value. It's not just Lakers fans who do this of course.

Now that Utah is 'out' (after the Mitchell trade, right?) maybe you guys have a shot at getting this done with 1 first but I doubt it.

Indy really wanted him and clearly.....the Jazz did since they traded for him.

 

[ElPatron1]

Or Miami or a healthy BK team if they keep KD and Irving.

Maybe not even past the Raps or Bulls if they are healthy.

They didn't lose by much in the play in tournament to BK and that was without Mitchell or Sexton