LAKERS ARE WARMONGERS!!!

[BOTSLAYER]

The Lakers clearly stated they no longer want Peace (world or otherwise) in LA anymore.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Bad mistake - Metta gave his heart and soul to the team and was a good defender. I hate to see him leave, but D'antoni is totally opposed to his teams playing strong defense. Defense for him is acceptable only after playing to run and shoot

 

[BOTSLAYER]

As much as I dislike Artest I think you are right about the tanking.

I guess D'Antoni thinks D will tire out his players for all the shooting and running? The west seems to be more Offense oriented anyways.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Bad mistake - Metta gave his heart and soul to the team and was a good defender. I hate to see him leave, but D'antoni is totally opposed to his teams playing strong defense. Defense for him is acceptable only after playing to run and shoot

No reason, other then saving money, for the Lakers to amnesty him.
Since money shouldn't be a factor to L.A., you really start to wonder what the Lakers are trying to achieve this season.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

No reason, other then saving money, for the Lakers to amnesty him.
Since money shouldn't be a factor to L.A., you really start to wonder what the Lakers are trying to achieve this season.

Not much to wonder about with Howard Gone - they are looking to save money and tanking the season. I suppose an argument could be made that the Lakers wouldn't play any better without him because he has slowed up considerably, but if they were replacing him with Trevor Ariza, I would be thrilled. This brings their salary down to 70 million which would be only 8 over the salary cap give or take a few small deals. It could be that they are getting ready to deal Pau Gasol from a couple of young bucks that can run and gun though and that would make some sense.

 

[celticsintheoc]

Not much to wonder about with Howard Gone - they are looking to save money and tanking the season. I suppose an argument could be made that the Lakers wouldn't play any better without him because he has slowed up considerably, but if they were replacing him with Trevor Ariza, I would be thrilled. This brings their salary down to 70 million which would be only 8 over the salary cap give or take a few small deals. It could be that they are getting ready to deal Pau Gasol from a couple of young bucks that can run and gun though and that would make some sense.

I agree with TLf pau is next

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Not much to wonder about with Howard Gone - they are looking to save money and tanking the season. I suppose an argument could be made that the Lakers wouldn't play any better without him because he has slowed up considerably, but if they were replacing him with Trevor Ariza, I would be thrilled. This brings their salary down to 70 million which would be only 8 over the salary cap give or take a few small deals. It could be that they are getting ready to deal Pau Gasol from a couple of young bucks that can run and gun though and that would make some sense.

Seems like Kobe's busting his ass off to try to be ready for opening night.

He certainly isn't tanking anything.

Should be another drama filled season in Hollywood.

 

[Black Belt Disciple]

I agree with TLf pau is next

Arrest is gone. Where is the defense going to come from. The Lakers are toast

 

[Black Belt Disciple]

Artest

 

[Black Adam]

Artest

"Arrest" was funny, though...

 

[celticsintheoc]

Arrest is gone. Where is the defense going to come from. The Lakers are toast

Lakers are tanking so why not save money..

 

[wildturkey]

QUEENSBRIDGE!

 

[Black Adam]

Lakers are tanking so why not save money..

truth to tell this is the bottom line. saving money for drawing FA next season. trust me, I HATE the idea of any team tanking(especially one that i'm backing), but the Lakers have no choice but to keep an eye on the bottom line...

 

[geneh_33]

So where is Artest going now?

 

[BOTSLAYER]

Seems like Kobe's busting his ass off to try to be ready for opening night.

He certainly isn't tanking anything.

Should be another drama filled season in Hollywood.

In before Kobe requests trade to a team not tanking?

So where is Artest going now?

Prison seems fitting, or maybe a mental health ward.

 

[celticsintheoc]

truth to tell this is the bottom line. saving money for drawing FA next season. trust me, I HATE the idea of any team tanking(especially one that i'm backing), but the Lakers have no choice but to keep an eye on the bottom line...

Same with Boston its the new reality in the nba with the new cba...

 

[wildturkey]

So where is Artest going now?

He said Knicks or maybe the Clippers. Anywhere else tries to sign him and he's retiring. Really its Artest so no one really knows for sure.

Speaking of Artest, anyone see the Stephen Jackson interview on Highly Questionable? It's hilarious. Jackson tells the story of being in the locker room after the Malice in the Palace and Artest, completely serious, asks him "You think we'll get into trouble?"

 

[geneh_33]

He said Knicks or maybe the Clippers. Anywhere else tries to sign him and he's retiring. Really its Artest so no one really knows for sure.

Speaking of Artest, anyone see the Stephen Jackson interview on Highly Questionable? It's hilarious. Jackson tells the story of being in the locker room after the Malice in the Palace and Artest, completely serious, asks him "You think we'll get into trouble?"

Yeah, I just googled it up and everything came up Knicks. That should be a good fit.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

Made me laugh, no insult for you today Bot.

 

[lakersrule]

This is simply a money saving move. I don't think the Lakers are looking to tank the season. They're putting together a low playoff seed caliber team. Nothing great.