The Lakers 2024 Offseason Thread

[Retroram52]

Looks like maybe Dinwiddie is leaving. Going to play with Thompson.

Western Conference contender is interested in signing Spencer Dinwiddie

Many Los Angeles Lakers fans are very disappointed and even frustrated these days, as the team hasn't brought in any outside players from other teams this offseason, either via free agency or trade. Draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James, particularly Knecht, could help…

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[DJ Fieri]

I don't know about perfect. Jonas has been declining and isn't much defensively these days. Better than what they have? Sure, but low bar to clear there lol.

A backup big is what the Lakers need. With Lebron and AD on the roster, those are your starters and 4 and 5. Lebron at the 3 is a defensive liability. They need the option to put AD at the 4, but not a big money starter that essentially moves AD to the 4. Jonas is at least cheap, but he would still likely come off the bench in at 75% of matchups.

I do not think Jonas would start if we got him,. I think he would get 25mpg off the bench,

And maybe start select games at C depending on matchups.

 

[shopson67]

I do not think Jonas would start if we got him,. I think he would get 25mpg off the bench,

And maybe start select games at C depending on matchups.

I'm just a bit concerned about his decline and defense. He's an upgrade over the guys they have, but I'd try to aim a bit higher (and with someone who is obtainable sooner). How about Nick Richards, if they can't find a reasonable deal for Carter, Sharpe, Kessler, etc? He's under contract for this year and next at $5M per. Won't spread the floor out to the 3pt line but has length, can defend, and does have a mid range jumper.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I'm just a bit concerned about his decline and defense. He's an upgrade over the guys they have, but I'd try to aim a bit higher (and with someone who is obtainable sooner). How about Nick Richards, if they can't find a reasonable deal for Carter, Sharpe, Kessler, etc? He's under contract for this year and next at $5M per. Won't spread the floor out to the 3pt line but has length, can defend, and does have a mid range jumper.

He still can play, maybe not as a consistent starter. But, as a spot starter and backup big. I think he could be acquired for a few matching contracts and a 2nd or 2.

Those other guys are going to pull contracts and a 1st rounder most likely. LOL at the Magic wanting 2 1st rounders.

 

[Retroram52]

Why would anyone even consider this transaction. Dude is aging and we have better back-ups that are younger.

 

[shopson67]

He still can play, maybe not as a consistent starter. But, as a spot starter and backup big. I think he could be acquired for a few matching contracts and a 2nd or 2.

Those other guys are going to pull contracts and a 1st rounder most likely. LOL at the Magic wanting 2 1st rounders.

Wizards will definitely want at least 2 2nds and/or young talent (and requires approx $10M in matching salary).

 

[Retroram52]

Instead of re-signing Prince and they let him follow Ham to Milwaukee, they have discovered they are worse this summer than last year. Really? Now the Lakers dumbasses have to look for other possibilities but are limited due to cap restrictions. Here is the latest floated trade proposal. Why not just stay with what the Lakers presently have on their roster??

Report: Lakers are interested in trading for Cameron Johnson

Over three weeks have passed since the official start of NBA free agency, and the Los Angeles Lakers still haven't done anything — at all. Not only did rumored free agent targets such as Klay Thompson, DeMar DeRozan and Gary Trent Jr. reject the Lakers' advances, but…

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[shopson67]

Instead of re-signing Prince and they let him follow Ham to Milwaukee, they have discovered they are worse this summer than last year. Really? Now the Lakers dumbasses have to look for other possibilities but are limited due to cap restrictions. Here is the latest floated trade proposal. Why not just stay with what the Lakers presently have on their roster??

Report: Lakers are interested in trading for Cameron Johnson

Over three weeks have passed since the official start of NBA free agency, and the Los Angeles Lakers still haven't done anything — at all. Not only did rumored free agent targets such as Klay Thompson, DeMar DeRozan and Gary Trent Jr. reject the Lakers' advances, but…

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They couldn't sign him, the roster is full. The real failings are the player options on vet min contracts from last year.

Being interested in Cam Johnson isn't really news. If they can roll Sharpe and/or Schroder into the deal (depending on who is going out, likely DLo and at least 1 pick plus additional salaries).

Not getting a deal like this done sooner hurts a bit with Dinwiddie now a Mav and unavailable to backfill for any traded PGs. The PG market is pretty thin, they can't really afford to trade any without getting one in return at this point. Tyus Jones is still out there, but he shares much of DLo's issues (defense and playoff performance history) and is trying to get a S&T done thru the Wizards, which would hard-cap the Lakers at the first apron (and would require them to dump considerable salary to be able to do). Unless he takes the TPMLE, the Lakers wouldn't really have a shot at him. Fultz really struggled last season, so he would be a reclamation project that can't really shoot at this point. Back to trades being the best option.

 

[DJ Fieri]

They couldn't sign him, the roster is full. The real failings are the player options on vet min contracts from last year.

Being interested in Cam Johnson isn't really news. If they can roll Sharpe and/or Schroder into the deal (depending on who is going out, likely DLo and at least 1 pick plus additional salaries).

Not getting a deal like this done sooner hurts a bit with Dinwiddie now a Mav and unavailable to backfill for any traded PGs. The PG market is pretty thin, they can't really afford to trade any without getting one in return at this point. Tyus Jones is still out there, but he shares much of DLo's issues (defense and playoff performance history) and is trying to get a S&T done thru the Wizards, which would hard-cap the Lakers at the first apron (and would require them to dump considerable salary to be able to do). Unless he takes the TPMLE, the Lakers wouldn't really have a shot at him. Fultz really struggled last season, so he would be a reclamation project that can't really shoot at this point. Back to trades being the best option.

Jones signed a 1 year deal for 3.3 mill with the Phoenix Suns.

 

[DJ Fieri]

 

[shopson67]

Jones signed a 1 year deal for 3.3 mill with the Phoenix Suns.

Yep, surprised he accepted that small of a deal, but he'll at least get a sizable role with the Suns to re-establish his value for next season (like Trent did with the Bucks).

 

[DJ Fieri]

A few times a year I reflect (often while drinking some adult drinks) about Sager, Scott and Kobe.....watching videos on Youtube about their passings.....

Shaq speaking on Kobe passing (TNT broadcast) never fails to get me choked up. They had their beefs but bottom line, they respected each other.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Jerry West's was equally as difficult.

"It's like losing a child."

 

[Retroram52]

Yea, DJ, I do that with a host of things during the summer months. Like I watched the Rams' seasons 1999 and 2001 on Youtube.

 

[Retroram52]

Well, the Lakers signed a Thunder castoff for the G-League.

Report: Lakers sign Thunder summer league center Kylor Kelley

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the summer league with a chance to see their rookies for the first time in action in Dillon Jones and Ajay Mitchell. It also provided a chance for others on the roster to show out. The multi-week event helps undrafted gems and G League…

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[shopson67]

Well, the Lakers signed a Thunder castoff for the G-League.

Report: Lakers sign Thunder summer league center Kylor Kelley

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the summer league with a chance to see their rookies for the first time in action in Dillon Jones and Ajay Mitchell. It also provided a chance for others on the roster to show out. The multi-week event helps undrafted gems and G League…

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Bigtime shot blocker, but hard to expect much more than a G league contract once camp is over.

 

[Retroram52]

I agree Shopson. We may see this dude on the bench down the road.

 

[Retroram52]

This article's author is a complete dimwit, bored with summer. To even remotely suggest this trade is completely ridiculous.

Bleacher Report proposes Lakers trade four players for Zach LaVine

Are the Los Angeles Lakers going to make any moves this offseason? We're roughly midway through the summer, and yet they haven't brought in a single player from another team. Their only newcomers who are on standard contracts are draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny…

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[Retroram52]

Same signings from yesterday. I just didn't include Olivari

Lakers have signed two players to Exhibit 10 contracts

With about a month and a half to go before the start of training camps across the NBA, the league is in its annual dead period, but that doesn't mean nothing is happening behind the scenes. Teams will have to bring in enough players to make for enough competition during…

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[DJ Fieri]

Michael Cooper finally getting his jersey retired.

Michael Cooper Jersey Retirement Night

On January 13, the Lakers will be thrilled to add the jersey of the newest Purple and Gold Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member, Michael Cooper, into the rafters, retiring his No. 21 alongside the rest of the Laker greats.

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