The Lakers 2024 Offseason Thread

[Retroram52]

This ain't happening but if I were Pelinka, I trade all four and start fresh!!

4 Lakers who increased their trade value this season

The Los Angeles Lakers had a disappointing season, but it did not stop these players from increasing their value on the trade market.

lakeshowlife.com

 

[Retroram52]

More rumors about the next HC. Redick and Borrego head the list.

NBA Rumors and News | HoopsHype

Get the latest news on free agency, trades, salaries and more on HoopsHype Rumors.

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[Retroram52]

Before peeps start embracing Charles Barkley's rant support of Darvin Ham, here is additional reasons for the Lakers firing Ham much of which the fans already know.

Not playing Max Christie and always favoring T. Prince with his bizarre and ridiculous substitutions, Ham was not a helluva coach as Barkley contends. Ham was often absent on the bench. He was there physically but seemed lost much of the time especially during the post-season.

Buha: Not playing Max Christie was a factor in Darvin Ham’s firing

Reportedly, one of the many reasons the Lakers fired Darvin Ham was his refusal to give Max Christie consistent, meaningful playing time.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Retroram52]

Looks like the list of assistant coaches the Lakers want to interview has grown. Here it is...

Lakers reportedly ramping up coaching search, showing interest in J.J. Redick, Borrego, others

After firing a first-time head coach, would the Lakers hire another or lean into a veteran such as Atkinson or Borrego?

www.yahoo.com

 

[Retroram52]

Just a few names I suppose.

"Those are far from the only names flying around. Jovan Buha of The Athletic suggested that several top assistants are being considered: Micah Nori (Minnesota), David Adelman (Denver), Sean Sweeney (Dallas), and Chris Quinn (Miami). Another name mentioned around the league is Warriors assistant and former Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson."

Borrego is still the top contender along with Redick!

 

[shopson67]

Pre-emptive fuck you, shoppy......LOL.

Got a 32oz Miller High Life. I need a buzz.

You know there are 1000s of better beers, right?

 

[shopson67]

Seriously. James didn't like Vogel because Frank made James play defense and Vogel told him several times to stop being the HC. James starting whining like a little girl and the next thing we all know, Vogel was gone.

Vogel was scapegoated for Westbrook. If you're going to divert blame to Lebron, at least fine tune your aim.

 

[shopson67]

Russell declined his player option.

expected to, no formal decision yet

it's been expected since he signed the contract, barring a crap year

 

[shopson67]

Would that not be interesting if the Lakers went and got BI and Josh Hart, convinced DRuss to re-sign with the Lakers, and tried to pry Larry Nance loose. That would fall under the category of bringing back all the players the Lakers gave-up on too soon! lol!

First two, OK (but their current teams won't be interested). 2nd two? Hell no and meh.

You just want to watch the Lakers burn?

 

[shopson67]

A lot of speculation going on here. If Hood-Schifino gave nothing to the Lakers all season which is true, then what dumbass selected him in the first place?

5 Players the Lakers should have drafted instead of Hood-Schifino

Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers got nothing out of 2023 first-round pick Jalen Hood-Schifino. Which players should he have drafted instead?

lakeshowlife.com

He had a terrible time with the Lakers, showed pretty well with South Bay when he got consistent minutes. He seemed overwhelmed and would press when he would get into a game with the Lakers.

He was never expected to be anything more than the #3 PG at best this year. Ham wasn't going to play him anyway (based on Christie's lack of minutes).

 

[shopson67]

This ain't happening but if I were Pelinka, I trade all four and start fresh!!

4 Lakers who increased their trade value this season

The Los Angeles Lakers had a disappointing season, but it did not stop these players from increasing their value on the trade market.

lakeshowlife.com

DLo, sure if he opts in to allow a trade. Reaves, sure for the right trade. Lebron will have a no-trade in his extension most likely and trading AD is burning it all down (so no thanks lol).

 

[Retroram52]

The Pels are making it well-known they want to move BI. If I were Pelinka, I'd move DRuss and Vanderbilt for this guy and maybe throw in a 2024 Second.

Pelicans reportedly will "aggressively" try to trade Brandon Ingram, hesitant to extend him

There have been fit concerns with Zion Williamson and Ingram.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Retroram52]

First two, OK (but their current teams won't be interested). 2nd two? Hell no and meh.

You just want to watch the Lakers burn?

Bullshit. See my most recent post. The Pels are listening to all buyers. The Lakers could move DRuss, Vanderbilt, and maybe even Hood-Schifano for BI.

 

[Retroram52]

A couple more names that have entered the candidacy list for the Lakers.

Sean Sweeney and Chris Quinn are reportedly Lakers coaching candidates

The Lakers have reportedly added two more men to their list of head coaching candidates.

www.yahoo.com

 

[DJ]

The Pels are making it well-known they want to move BI. If I were Pelinka, I'd move DRuss and Vanderbilt for this guy and maybe throw in a 2024 Second.

Pelicans reportedly will "aggressively" try to trade Brandon Ingram, hesitant to extend him

There have been fit concerns with Zion Williamson and Ingram.

www.yahoo.com

A 2nd?

Gonna take a 1st or maybe even 2 to land Ingram. The guy is no scrub.

 

[shopson67]

Bullshit. See my most recent post. The Pels are listening to all buyers. The Lakers could move DRuss, Vanderbilt, and maybe even Hood-Schifano for BI.

They can't move DLo unless he opts in. They don't want to move Vando. BI hasn't played more than 64 games in a season since his rookie year and will want a max extension once the trade is completed. On top of all that, if the Pels choose the 2025 as the last part of the AD trade, they are invested in NOT helping the Lakers next season. I can't see it happening unless they can absolutely SOAK the Lakers in the deal, and in that event the Lakers should not do it anyway. He should only be an option if he's available cheaply.

 

[Retroram52]

You know there are 1000s of better beers, right?

Nah. Miller High Life is a straight-up damn good beer. DJ has it right!

 

[Retroram52]

They can't move DLo unless he opts in. They don't want to move Vando. BI hasn't played more than 64 games in a season since his rookie year and will want a max extension once the trade is completed. On top of all that, if the Pels choose the 2025 as the last part of the AD trade, they are invested in NOT helping the Lakers next season. I can't see it happening unless they can absolutely SOAK the Lakers in the deal, and in that event the Lakers should not do it anyway. He should only be an option if he's available cheaply.

O.K. That makes some sense.

 

[Retroram52]

A 2nd?

Gonna take a 1st or maybe even 2 to land Ingram. The guy is no scrub.

We shall see how this one plays out DJ. BI has some interest from the W's and Chicago at this point.

 

[DJ]

Nah. Miller High Life is a straight-up damn good beer. DJ has it right!

I don't even respond to beer snobs....I drink a lot of different beers.