The Lakers 2024 Offseason Thread

[Retroram52]

What a load of shit!

Dan Woike: Lakers will ultimately hire JJ Redick as head coach

There is more and more noise about JJ Redick being on the way to becoming the Lakers' next head coach.

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[Retroram52]

This is good news. Lakers could find a decent player taking 17th overall in the First Round.

Pelicans reportedly defer taking Lakers' first-round pick until 2025, L.A. now selects 17th

The Lakers will try to trade this pick and two future ones to upgrade the roster to win now.

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[Retroram52]

Here is the updated particulars on Demar DeRozan. He was injured this past year so injuries may be encroaching as he gets older or maybe not.

Bulls reportedly dropping asking price in Zach LaVine trade 'significantly'

Chicago tested the trade market for LaVine at the deadline but there was not much of a market for him.

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[redskinsfan1963]

What a load of shit!

Dan Woike: Lakers will ultimately hire JJ Redick as head coach

There is more and more noise about JJ Redick being on the way to becoming the Lakers' next head coach.

www.yahoo.com

probably due to his relationship with the flop queen.

 

[Retroram52]

I like all of these scenarios for moving DRuss.

5 teams that could steal D'Angelo Russell away from Lakers this offseason

D'Angelo Russell has a player option that enables him to potentially leave the Los Angeles Lakers. Which teams might swoop in and steal Russell?

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[Retroram52]

There is a growing notion gaining traction that the Lakers are not going to trade their starters except maybe with DRuss and only if he wants out. There is word that the Lakers may try to convince and retain DRuss and keep developing him with the help of the new HC. WE shall see.

Lakers wise to keep key starters out of potential trade discussions

The Los Angeles Lakers are taking a more responsible approach to improving the roster in 2024. That could ultimately keep a key starter or two in L.A.

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[shopson67]

There is a growing notion gaining traction that the Lakers are not going to trade their starters except maybe with DRuss and only if he wants out. There is word that the Lakers may try to convince and retain DRuss and keep developing him with the help of the new HC. WE shall see.

Lakers wise to keep key starters out of potential trade discussions

The Los Angeles Lakers are taking a more responsible approach to improving the roster in 2024. That could ultimately keep a key starter or two in L.A.

lakeshowlife.com

Going to be tough to sell that to AD and Lebron. The excuse for not making a move at the deadline was "we'll have 3 picks available to trade over the summer." If they don't make some moves, that might be the one way to get Lebron to walk.

 

[Retroram52]

So Redick is going to have Scott Brooks as an assistant? Really?

Woike: Lakers could consider Scott Brooks as an assistant coach

The Lakers may end up having at least one assistant coach who has plenty of experience next season.

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[Retroram52]

Everybody has an opinion. Like the old saying goes: "Opinions are like butt-holes; Everybody has one and they all stink!!"

Rasheed Wallace: Lakers need a veteran coach in order to win now

Former NBA star Rasheed Wallace feels the Lakers need to hire a head coach who has been around the block at least once.

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[shopson67]

It's quite possible that Redick has been the choice perhaps back as far as when he and Lebron started their podcast. All these interviews could merely be for due diligence, public appearance, and potential assistant positions.

 

[Retroram52]

Indeed Shopson! Probably so. We will find out here in a couple of weeks if they hire a HC candidate before the draft.

 

[shopson67]

Indeed Shopson! Probably so. We will find out here in a couple of weeks if they hire a HC candidate before the draft.

They have to hire one before the draft. They could announce before the finals start Thursday or after the finals are complete. The NBA won't want a distraction news event during the finals (and the Lakers have been playing nice with the league, including hanging that In-Season Tourney banner to help promotion).

 

[Retroram52]

Speculation on the Lakers best choices for the Pick at 17.

5 Upside picks the Lakers should take a chance on at No. 17 in 2024 NBA Draft

The Lakers have the No. 17 overall selection in the 2024 NBA draft. There are long-term projects with upside to consider.

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[Retroram52]

This is an interesting speculation by an NBA GM. Dude could def help out at the 4 and 5. Send Utah, a sign-and-trade DRuss, Cam Redish, Gabe Vincent, Vanderbilt, and a Number 2 pick in this year's draft!

NBA general manager says Lauri Markkanen would be Lakers’ dream target

Would Lauri Markkanen be that third star the Lakers need to become championship contenders again?

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[shopson67]

This is an interesting speculation by an NBA GM. Dude could def help out at the 4 and 5. Send Utah, a sign-and-trade DRuss, Cam Redish, Gabe Vincent, Vanderbilt, and a Number 2 pick in this year's draft!

NBA general manager says Lauri Markkanen would be Lakers’ dream target

Would Lauri Markkanen be that third star the Lakers need to become championship contenders again?

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I think it's going to take a lot more than that. Likely all 3 available 1sts.

 

[Retroram52]

Yea, then it ain't worth the costs. It would be a def trade if it were say two years ago when James was a little bit younger but not now when he is about to retire or leave to go play somewhere else.

 

[DJ Fieri]

LeBron 'mad' about no longer playing with Irving

LeBron James lamented his former partnership with Kyrie Irving, saying he was proud of the Mavs star but also "mad" about not playing with him anymore.

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[DJ Fieri]

probably due to his relationship with the flop queen.

Bron is not involved in the coaching search so there is that....

 

[DJ Fieri]

This is an interesting speculation by an NBA GM. Dude could def help out at the 4 and 5. Send Utah, a sign-and-trade DRuss, Cam Redish, Gabe Vincent, Vanderbilt, and a Number 2 pick in this year's draft!

NBA general manager says Lauri Markkanen would be Lakers’ dream target

Would Lauri Markkanen be that third star the Lakers need to become championship contenders again?

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Hachimura and a few 1st rounders would be more likely to be the trade. Probably take all 3 that we could trade this summer. Mark only makes a little more than 18 mill next season and is due for an extension.

He is the PF that the Lakers could use to give the Lakers some size with AD. Can also shoot the trey pretty well.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Trent Jr might a good signing. He could take the place of useless Gabe Vincent.

Writer suggests Lakers go after Raptors free agent 3-and-D wing

Could this suggested offseason move help get the Lakers closer to championship contention?

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He is not signing worth the Lakers for the TPMLE, no chance.

We cannot afford guys like him.