Los Angeles Lakers 2019-2020 Season Thread

[Retroram52]

Looks as though Jason Kidd is the new HC of the Mavs. Meh.

 

[Retroram52]

Dude is out of his mind if he thinks he is in this category.

Rumor: Dennis Schroder looking for $100 million-$120 million contract

After his performance this past season, is anyone lining up to pay him that?

sports.yahoo.com

 

[trojanfan12]

Looks as though Jason Kidd is the new HC of the Mavs. Meh.

Looks like the Lakers are going to hire Fizzdale to replace Kidd.

Great hire, imo.

 

[trojanfan12]

Dude is out of his mind if he thinks he is in this category.

Rumor: Dennis Schroder looking for $100 million-$120 million contract

After his performance this past season, is anyone lining up to pay him that?

sports.yahoo.com

lol

Yeah, Mr. "It's not about the money" now wants a bigger contract than the $84 million contract he turned down.

He does have some leverage with the Lakers because if they let him walk, they can't afford to sign anyone better. Hopefully, they'll be able to find a sign and trade partner.

 

[Retroram52]

What a douchebag!

 

[Retroram52]

This really should be the first move after the draft the Lakers should embark on as it would instantly improve the backcourt and rid the Lakers of basically a bad fit in Schroeder. Signing Caruso and Tucker-Horton should be the next two steps.

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons to add Lonzo Ball with a sign-and-trade

July 6th, 2019. This date is bittersweet for fans of the Los Angeles Lakers. This date marks the end of the Anthony Davis saga, with AD landing on the purp...

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[Retroram52]

Rumors also abound that the Lakers are putting together a package of players to trade to the Queens for Buddy Hield. Those players appear to be Kuzma and Harrell for Hield.

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[shopson67]

I'm not too concerned about the Suns to be honest. Not that that they aren't good, but look at their path.

They got the Lakers with 60% of Lebron and no AD.

They got the Nuggets without Jamaal Murray.

And they got the Clippers without Kawhi.

If Lebron is still at 60%, but the Lakers have a healthy AD, the Suns don't get out of the first round.

...and how long is CP3 going to hold up? He's on borrowed time at his age.

 

[trojanfan12]

...and how long is CP3 going to hold up? He's on borrowed time at his age.

He just needs to hold up for about 2 more weeks. lol

Seriously though, I'm thinking the Suns are going to be a problem for a few years to come. They already looked like they were figuring things out at the end of last year. Adding CP3 shortened their learning curve.

Now, they're young and have finals experience.

 

[Retroram52]

And the Lakers have finally reached the beginning of their journey to the bottom by being an aging team with a disjointed roster and not many assets to get out fast. Nope. This year's transactions are going to prove either brilliant or the beginning of a decent into the rebuild they haven't planned on just yet.

 

[shopson67]

He just needs to hold up for about 2 more weeks. lol

Seriously though, I'm thinking the Suns are going to be a problem for a few years to come. They already looked like they were figuring things out at the end of last year. Adding CP3 shortened their learning curve.

Now, they're young and have finals experience.

I was speaking more to the threat of the Suns in coming years. CP3 will be tough to replace as he fades on his upcoming 3 year extension (and there will be a few more max and/or elevated deals in place by then for current young players). Payne, Kaminsky and Craig are FA this summer, Bridges and Ayton next summer. Any cap/luxury tax space is going to disappear very quickly.

 

[DJ]

This is straight BS.....

 

[DJ]

The buyout market is where it's at for the Lakers.

Let James recruit.

 

[DJ]

Unlikely but a win would be nice vs the Bucks, probably only catch the first quarter tonight.

 

[DJ]

Making rigatoni (that's pasta to you non-cooks), alfredo with some meatballs for dinner.

Gonna add some pepper and parmesan.....

 

[DJ]

Horrible performance against a really good team.

 

[Retroram52]

Lots of excuses but nobody is knowing and accepting the real problem of the Lakers: They don't play consistent defense, especially perimeter defense and they have not all year.

 

[Wamu]

Lots of excuses but nobody is knowing and accepting the real problem of the Lakers: They don't play consistent defense, especially perimeter defense and they have not all year.

Russ seems upset.

Russell Westbrook lays into Lakers coach Frank Vogel after 2nd straight benching

 

[DJ]

Tonight's game could be ugly but we also have a chance.....

IF they establish AD down low.....Love Looney (former UCLA player) but AD is the superior player.....they should be establishing AD anyway since he is the youngest player.

 

[DJ]

Game time!!!!