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[Shaqdaddy11]

Some more stuff to think about:

If Kevin Love Isn't Available, Lakers Should Pursue Tobias Harris In Free Agency | Lakers Nation

I quite like the idea

 

[Retroram52]

He's already been mentioned in the litany of trades the Lakers are supposed to be involved in.

 

[trojanfan12]

Some more stuff to think about:

If Kevin Love Isn't Available, Lakers Should Pursue Tobias Harris In Free Agency | Lakers Nation

I quite like the idea

Forget throwing a max at Kevin Love. Rather have Harris. More athletic and will actually play at least a little defense. Plus, I think Love has maxed out his talent. Harris can and likely will get better.

 

[Retroram52]

If they go after Harris, Young will probably be gone.

 

[trojanfan12]

If they go after Harris, Young will probably be gone.

I'm one of the few that likes ol' Swaggy. But if the cost of getting Harris is losing Swaggy. I have no problem with that.

 

[Louie26]

I'm one of the few that likes ol' Swaggy. But if the cost of getting Harris is losing Swaggy. I have no problem with that.

Pretty sure Byron isn't a big fan.

 

[wildturkey]

I'm not that high on Harris, at least not for the money being discussed around him which is in the range of 13 to 15 mil. He doesn't really stand out despite being on a poor team. He can give you some scoring but his jumper is hit or miss (especially his 3 point shooting) and he's an average defender at best. He strikes me more of just a solid starter (like a JJ Redick type) but not one of the two (or three) guys you build a franchise. I'd be interested at a number closer to 10 mil. Put it this way, 15 mil is worth it for a guy like Greg Monroe. Harris isn't the caliber of player Monroe is so why pay them the same?

 

[Louie26]

I'm not that high on Harris, at least not for the money being discussed around him which is in the range of 13 to 15 mil. He doesn't really stand out despite being on a poor team. He can give you some scoring but his jumper is hit or miss (especially his 3 point shooting) and he's an average defender at best. He strikes me more of just a solid starter (like a JJ Redick type) but not one of the two (or three) guys you build a franchise. I'd be interested at a number closer to 10 mil. Put it this way, 15 mil is worth it for a guy like Greg Monroe. Harris isn't the caliber of player Monroe is so why pay them the same?

I think you're right about Harris. He's a solid NBA player, but not sure he's worth that high price tag.

 

[trojanfan12]

Pretty sure Byron isn't a big fan.

I think I might be the only fan he has left.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Another rumour but interesting nonetheless

Lakers Rumors: Jimmy Butler Has 'Increased' Interest In Signing With L.A. | Lakers Nation

 

[Retroram52]

saw that Shaqdaddy. This is part of the suunami of trades the Lakers are supposed to be involved in int eh next 24 hours.

 

[wildturkey]

I think I might be the only fan he has left.

I think its just you and Iggy but she might give that ring up at any moment.

Another rumour but interesting nonetheless

Lakers Rumors: Jimmy Butler Has 'Increased' Interest In Signing With L.A. | Lakers Nation

Since he's restricted, LA's only shot is to get very creative with the contract. It's doable. That's how Houston got Lin from NY and Dallas got Parson from Houston. You basically have to look at the other team's financials and see if you can structure the contract in a way where the other would be in cap or tax hell if they accepted it. The Bulls have been cheap in the past so there's a slim chance this could be pulled off. Worth a shot but I fully expect them to match any offer.

 

[trojanfan12]

Another rumour but interesting nonetheless

Lakers Rumors: Jimmy Butler Has 'Increased' Interest In Signing With L.A. | Lakers Nation

Not possible. We have had such sage basketball minds as Wiggy assure us that no one wants to be a Laker.

Seriously though, Woj reported it, so it's likely legit. I agree with wildturkey, the Lakers should get creative and try to put together a contract that will hamstring the Bulls cap space if they match.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Not possible. We have had such sage basketball minds as Wiggy assure us that no one wants to be a Laker.

Seriously though, Woj reported it, so it's likely legit. I agree with wildturkey, the Lakers should get creative and try to put together a contract that will hamstring the Bulls cap space if they match.

Give him a max offer, draft a big, send Swaggy and Hill packing to clear up some space for additional slot fillers.

 

[trojanfan12]

Give him a max offer, draft a big, send Swaggy and Hill packing to clear up some space for additional slot fillers.

NO!! NO!! NO!! Keep Swaggy.

Seriously though, I like that idea. IF (big if, obviously) Butler were to become a Laker. We could have a starting lineup of:

C - Towns/Okafor
PF - Randle
SF - Butler
SG - Kobe
PG - Clarkson

You'd have an interesting mix of vets and young guys. There would be some growing pains, some mean mugging/frustrated looks from Kobe, but if that group can gel relatively quickly, they could make the playoffs and maybe even do a little damage.

Then, when Kobe retires, they can go after Westbrook or someone to replace him.

 

[Retroram52]

Yep, that all makes sense and would be a very viable line-up, TJF12.

 

[jaz4u11]

I like that lineup. It would be great!!

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

NO!! NO!! NO!! Keep Swaggy.

Seriously though, I like that idea. IF (big if, obviously) Butler were to become a Laker. We could have a starting lineup of:

C - Towns/Okafor
PF - Randle
SF - Butler
SG - Kobe
PG - Clarkson

You'd have an interesting mix of vets and young guys. There would be some growing pains, some mean mugging/frustrated looks from Kobe, but if that group can gel relatively quickly, they could make the playoffs and maybe even do a little damage.

Then, when Kobe retires, they can go after Westbrook or someone to replace him.

That lineup could certainly turn some heads. Can't get Butler then go for Harris.

 

[Retroram52]

 

[Retroram52]

Ole jimmy Butler turned down a $44 million dollar contract back during the season and now he has let it be known he is going to turn down a $90 million contract offer by the Bulls. Some of these guys have over-exaggerated opinions of their skills. He'd better be careful or he might price himself out of a job.