2022 NBA Offseason thread

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Early Christmas present for you. Draymond wants to be a Laker next year, according to Stephen A.

Draymond Green expects 2022-23 to be Warriors finale, Stephen A. Smith says

On Monday's episode of ESPN's "First Take," analyst Stephen A. Smith predicted Draymond Green's time in the Bay is nearing its end.

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[DJ Fieri]

It isn’t just like Russ at all though.

It is a very different situation.

They have both made a lot of money and could decline their player options....but Dray won't. Just like RW didn't.

 

[trojanfan12]

LeBron could want him but the Lakers don't.

The Lakers aren't yiedling to LeBron's wants anymore.

They would if they thought he could help, especially on defense.

I saw a suggested 3 team trade between the Warriors, Lakers and Pacers that would send Westbrook to Indy, Turner to the Warriors and Hield and Dray to the Lakers.

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Stephen A is likely talking out of his ass, so I don't think it will happen...but I wouldn't completely rule it out.

 

[DJ Fieri]

They would if they thought he could help, especially on defense.

I saw a suggested 3 team trade between the Warriors, Lakers and Pacers that would send Westbrook to Indy, Turner to the Warriors and Hield and Dray to the Lakers.

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The Warriors aren't doing that, they have Wiseman.

 

[tlance]

They have both made a lot of money and could decline their player options....but Dray won't. Just like RW didn't.

We will see.

I do not know what Dray’s mindset is. But if reports are true that he wants to leave GS, he very well could opt out.

And there are plenty of examples of vets taking less money to play where they want to be.

Someone like Dray who values winning and control of his destiny very well could do that.

Russ is a very different personality type. And, he would have been giving up a lot more money.

 

[Robotech]

Finally, a glimmer of hope for Warrior fans that Draymond won't pick up his option for next year!

 

[Robotech]

We will see.

I do not know what Dray’s mindset is. But if reports are true that he wants to leave GS, he very well could opt out.

And there are plenty of examples of vets taking less money to play where they want to be.

Someone like Dray who values winning and control of his destiny very well could do that.

Russ is a very different personality type. And, he would have been giving up a lot more money.

And Draymond is very tight with LeBron and he is a Klutch Sports client. And being in LA should help his media career.

 

[trojanfan12]

The Warriors aren't doing that, they have Wiseman.

They might if they aren't sold on Wiseman. Plus, he has an expiring deal. So they can let him walk after the season or trade him before the deadline.

They could also trade Wiseman if the like Turner better.

 

[bksballer89]

We will see.

I do not know what Dray’s mindset is. But if reports are true that he wants to leave GS, he very well could opt out.

And there are plenty of examples of vets taking less money to play where they want to be.

Someone like Dray who values winning and control of his destiny very well could do that.

Russ is a very different personality type. And, he would have been giving up a lot more money.

Assuming he has a year like last season then opting out won't hurt much. Russ opted in because he knew there was no way he would get close to that money. Would we really be surprised if Draymond signs a 3 yr deal for 25 to 30 mil yearly?

 

[trojanfan12]

Finally, a glimmer of hope for Warrior fans that Draymond won't pick up his option for next year!

It's only a glimmer of hope for you.

Other Warriors fans aren't teenage girls.

 

[DJ Fieri]

And Draymond is very tight with LeBron and he is a Klutch Sports client. And being in LA should help his media career.

The Lakers don't have a lot of cap space next summer and aren't blowing it on a declining Dray....

 

[thunderc]

Finally, a glimmer of hope for Warrior fans that Draymond won't pick up his option for next year!

No chance

 

[trojanfan12]

Assuming he has a year like last season then opting out won't hurt much. Russ opted in because he knew there was no way he would get close to that money. Would we really be surprised if Draymond signs a 3 yr deal for 25 to 30 mil yearly?

I would be surprised if he got that.

 

[Robotech]

It's only a glimmer of hope for you.

Other Warriors fans aren't teenage girls.

You really don't say much in these threads except to call someone a girl. @Mecca, how do we feel about this guy?

 

[tlance]

The Lakers don't have a lot of cap space next summer and aren't blowing it on a declining Dray....

I agree it wouldn’t be a good move.

But they have done much dumber things the last 2 off seasons.

 

[thunderc]

Assuming he has a year like last season then opting out won't hurt much. Russ opted in because he knew there was no way he would get close to that money. Would we really be surprised if Draymond signs a 3 yr deal for 25 to 30 mil yearly?

Who is going to give him that contract?

 

[trojanfan12]

You really don't say much in these threads except to call someone a girl. @Mecca, how do we feel about this guy?

I'm only calling you a teenage girl.

Although, now that I think about it...

Maybe you're right?

I have 3 daughters and all 3 of them combined never cried as much as you have over Draymond when they were teenagers.

 

[Robotech]

I'm only calling you a teenage girl.

Although, now that I think about it...

Maybe you're right?

I have 3 daughters and all 3 of them combined never cried as much as you have over Draymond when they were teenagers.

Draymond is hot topic right now and you keep talking about him. He needs to go and I hope your Lakers get him.

 

[bksballer89]

Who is going to give him that contract?

teams?

He only turns 33 in March. Also since he isn't a scorer, you don't have to worry about a major decline in his production. Have another season like last year and he will get paid well

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

You really don't say much in these threads except to call someone a girl. @Mecca, how do we feel about this guy?