2024 NBA Offseason

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Dlo is just matching short term salary

Could be flipped to brook since they were interested

Or basically anywhere

Nobody is checking for D Lo.

Not even the Nets.

That could change at the deadline or because of injury.

But right now, his market is nonexistent.

 

[Retroram52]

As usual Mecca, you are spot on!! In fact the DeRozan activity and the need for the Lakers to move DRuss is more of the same self-inflicted stuff that got the Lakers what, four coaches in the last 10 years. This trading frenzy the Lakers are caught up in is just craziness. It is not going to improve the Lakers significantly and may actually make things worse.

 

[The Q]

Nobody is checking for D Lo.

Not even the Nets.

That cold change at the deadline or because of injury.

But right now, his market is nonexistent.



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Either way

The deal needs empty calorie dollars to work

And dlo is an expiring deal and the lakers don’t have many of those

Bulls need expiring deals

 

[WiggyRuss]

I mean it happens.

I think this situation is a bit different because the place he wanted to go, ORIGINALLY, is no longer an option.

The Knicks.

Still….

He didn’t have to sign that extension.

If the idea was to force his way out, he could have done that and then extended at his destination of choice.

If the Cavs tried to pull a Lillard and send him to the team that gave them the best return, all he would need to do is say I’m not going to sign an extension with you. So, don’t waste your assets.

He didn’t do any of those things.

So I’m inclined to believe he knows this is the best situation for him.

Can that change?

Absolutely.

But why are we talking about this the day he signed his extension?

That’s some down the road shit.

if the Cavs did not have All Star talents that were young I would think it would be much more of a consideration.

Now right when he is up next time Garland and Mobley will be in the middle of their primes. It would have to be a helluva situation to give up a ton of money and leave those guys in their primes.

 

[tlance]

I said at time I wasn't sure and asked you if you said it. since you don't even deny saying it no need to find the proof.

Dude, you are claiming I said it.

I don’t believe I did. And if I did, I definitely wasn’t a main player in the conversation.

So yeah.

Either find the proof or take it back.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

As usual Mecca, you are spot on!! In fact the DeRozan activity and the need for the Lakers to move DRuss is more of the same self-inflicted stuff that got the Lakers what, four coaches in the last 10 years. This trading frenzy the Lakers a re caught up in is just craziness.

I get that they are disappointed about Klay.

Demar is still pretty good.

But he doesn’t fit a need.

You’d be better served picking up Buddy Heild or Trent Jr on the bargain bin.

If you can get from under Gabe’s deal in the process, all the better.

 

[Retroram52]

Well that may be true, Q, but let someone else fulfill the Bulls' need for expiring contracts. The Lakers can always re-up DRuss down the road or move him in February but apparently the Lakers view it as an opportunity to move DRuss and that apparently is their goal.

 

[Retroram52]

I get that they are disappointed about Klay.

Demar is still pretty good.

But he doesn’t fit a need.

You’d be better served picking up Buddy Heild or Trent Jr on the bargain bin.

If you can get from under Gabe’s deal in the process, all the better.

I agree. This may be more about opportunity to move contracts than anything else. Getting rid of Vincent and maybe Reddish's contracts in conjunction with moving DRuss's contract may be just that: Getting contracts scenario's under control.

 

[WiggyRuss]

I get that they are disappointed about Klay.

Demar is still pretty good.

But he doesn’t fit a need.

You’d be better served picking up Buddy Heild or Trent Jr on the bargain bin.

If you can get from under Gabe’s deal in the process, all the better.

Klay honestly got a few extra million dollars after being paid like 100 million to sit out and rehab with injury for 2+ years- and was just like- IM OUTTA HERE.

If I was a fan of GSW that would leave a terrible taste in my mouth.

 

[The Q]

Well that may be true, Q, but let someone else fulfill the Bulls' need for expiring contracts. The Lakers can always re-up DRuss down the road or move him in February but apparently the Lakers view it as an opportunity to move DRuss and that apparently is their goal.

So what are you giving them?

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Klay honestly got a few extra million dollars after being paid like 100 million to sit out and rehab with injury for 2+ years- and was just like- IM OUTTA HERE.

If I was a fan of GSW that would leave a terrible taste in my mouth.

Agree.

It could just be “ Shit on Klay Day “ because he left.

But lots of stories coming out about his petulant behavior after being benched.

 

[Retroram52]

I don't know what the Lakers are giving the Bulls because DeRozan is a FA but maybe DRuss is involved in that transactional activity?

 

[thunderc]

Agree.

It could just be “ Shit on Klay Day “ because he left.

But lots of stories coming out about his petulant behavior after being benched.

Who is tomorrow? I like to be prepared.

 

[Retroram52]

Prince and Dinwiddie coming back?

Lakers are interested in re-signing Spencer Dinwiddie and Taurean Prince

The Lakers reportedly want to keep two of their depth pieces.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Retroram52]

Wow. Talk about getting old and procrastinating. Kemba Walker officially retires from the NBA nearly a decade later.

Kemba Walker officially retires from basketball

Kemba Walker has officially announced his retirement from basketball after a decade in the NBA with various teams.

clutchpoints.com

 

[dtgold88]

Mitchell is an ancient 26....and Mobley Garland and Allen are old grizzled vets. I just am dreading the inevitable Mobley retirement rumors.....rebuild imminent. lol.

hell before retirement comes the rumors after he signs a rookie extension that he'll want to leave when the next one ends in 4-5 years.

 

[dtgold88]

Dude, you are claiming I said it.

I don’t believe I did. And if I did, I definitely wasn’t a main player in the conversation.

So yeah.

Either find the proof or take it back.

I do think you said it, yes, but also said not sure and you don't even deny it. Hell, I even apologized in advance if you claim you didn't say it. Get a grip.

 

[The Q]

Wow. Talk about getting old and procrastinating. Kemba Walker officially retires from the NBA nearly a decade later.

Kemba Walker officially retires from basketball

Kemba Walker has officially announced his retirement from basketball after a decade in the NBA with various teams.

clutchpoints.com

He won a national championship at the university of Connecticut in April 2011


Beat kawhi

 

[Shanemansj13]

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

They needed a real pg.