Paul George informs the Pacers he is leaving next year

[True Lakers Fan]

Didnt You Get To Pick Where You Wanted To Work?

I'm a slave and would Have to be sold to the highes bidder lol

 

[DJ Fieri]

Yep but if the Lakers get Lonzo Ball i would offer them Mogov And Russell and that's the best they will get

Russell, Mozgov, and the 28th pick would be fair to get PG here. You aren't getting a GREAT player with that pick. Sweeten the pot a little for Indy to get the trade done. If the Lakers d take Ball, you have a sweet lineup of:

G-Ball
G-George
F-Ingram
F-Randle
C-Zublacka

 

[Lakers+USC=#1]

I don't agree with this. You're probably referencing the Cavs and Warriors given that they both don't have a true PG that dominates the ball. The Cavs have Lebron who operates in that capacity. The Warriors offense focuses on ball movement and unselfish play. Otherwise, it's important to have a pure PG that can handle the ball and run an offense efficiently.

Pure PG's are very overrated. Just look at all the championship teams the past 25 years.

 

[tlance]

Randle has more range than you'd think.....isn't a player that stays within 5-10 feet of the basket.

I am more concerned about the defensive end. Those guys would have a really tough time guarding a team like the Rockets.

 

[Lakers+USC=#1]

as i just said on another thread this is a major dick move. Not informing them he is leaving but basically to say he prefers the lakers basically kills any other trades Indy wants to make.

It's not a dick move. Teams will not trade for PG if he isn't committed to resigning with them. It's good to know where the players will and won't resign. That's why I applauded Melo for letting the Nuggets know his plans.

 

[bksballer89]

It's not a dick move. Teams will not trade for PG if he isn't committed to resigning with them. It's good to know where the players will and won't resign. That's why I applauded Melo for letting the Nuggets know his plans.

It was clearly stated that I had no issue with him informing the Pacers he won't be back after next season.....

 

[bksballer89]

Sources: Pacers gauge Cavs about George

 

[Heatles84]

Pure PG's are very overrated. Just look at all the championship teams the past 25 years.

Spurs have/had a pure PG in Parker. The Heat/Cavs had Lebron who operated as the defacto PG. A lot of these teams consisted of a lot of talent. Now, if the Lakers are sporting multiple all-stars, then you're right - they don't need a pure PG in that sense. Since that is not the case, the Lakers with their current personnel need a PG to tie everyone in together.

Point being, not all title teams are built the same.

 

[tducey]

Got to think he'd only go to the Lakers though. Really hand cuffs the Pacers who would probably try to trade him. Why would a team trade for him when he's not going to stay there?

 

[Lakers+USC=#1]

It was clearly stated that I had no issue with him informing the Pacers he won't be back after next season.....

And I clearly stated that it was good to let them know what team he is going to, like Melo did.

 

[bksballer89]

And I clearly stated that it was good to let them know what team he is going to, like Melo did.

Not really. It is only good for the team who he wants to go to. Have no idea how this is good for the Pacers. So teams can lowball them? Yeah really good for the Pacers lmao

 

[The Oldtimer]

I wonder if LeBron and George have been in communication.

It is in the Lakers' and Pacers' best interest to make a deal now. Granted, they won't have to pay much, but they need to shed some salary and the Pacers would benefit from losing games this year. They should be able to get either Randle or Russell out of a trade. Lakers would insist on including either Deng or Mozzy at this point.

Why is LeBron even in this conversation?

 

[The Oldtimer]

And if James comes next summer he could play PF....Randle could be dealt or moved to the bench.

Why would the Lakers sign a 32 (33 in December) year old player? IMO, the Lakers will be better off forgetting about James and build for the future.

 

[tlance]

Why is LeBron even in this conversation?

Because of the rumors running rampart that LeBron's people are looking for housing in LA and that he may be considering a move there in 2018. If the Lakers get George, Ingram and Ball show star potential and Cleveland doesn't get a lot closer to beating GS, it is a possibility.

 

[tlance]

Why would the Lakers sign a 32 (33 in December) year old player? IMO, the Lakers will be better off forgetting about James and build for the future.

Saying you would not want the best player in the league is crazy. He has a few great years left in him, and based on his recent track record, he probably isn't looking to sign a long contract anyway. Even if he were, you do it. Who better for Ball and Ingram to learn from?

 

[The Oldtimer]

Because of the rumors running rampart that LeBron's people are looking for housing in LA and that he may be considering a move there in 2018. If the Lakers get George, Ingram and Ball show star potential and Cleveland doesn't get a lot closer to beating GS, it is a possibility.

IMO, the Lakers would be better off forgetting about a 32 (33 in December) hign price player. If James wants to live in Los Angeles, let him sign with the Clippers.

 

[The Oldtimer]

Saying you would not want the best player in the league is crazy. He has a few great years left in him, and based on his recent track record, he probably isn't looking to sign a long contract anyway. Even if he were, you do it. Who better for Ball and Ingram to learn from?

LOL, call me crazy, but I think it would be a mistake for the Lakers to sign LeBron to a contract. JMHO.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Russell, Mozgov, and the 28th pick would be fair to get PG here. You aren't getting a GREAT player with that pick. Sweeten the pot a little for Indy to get the trade done. If the Lakers d take Ball, you have a sweet lineup of:

G-Ball
G-George
F-Ingram
F-Randle
C-Zublacka

That line up would work for me all day long

 

[tlance]

LOL, call me crazy, but I think it would be a mistake for the Lakers to sign LeBron to a contract. JMHO.

It would only be bad if he wants them to trade Ball and Ingram to acquire his over the hill friends. If he goes to LA to play with Ingram and Ball, it can only be good for the Lakers. Short term and Long term.

 

[DJ Fieri]

It would only be bad if he wants them to trade Ball and Ingram to acquire his over the hill friends. If he goes to LA to play with Ingram and Ball, it can only be good for the Lakers. Short term and Long term.

This.