The Lakers 2024 Offseason Thread

[Retroram52]

Can he play basketball with any sort of decent competencey?

 

[DJ]

Can he play basketball with any sort of decent competencey?

He plays solid defense and made 19 of 25 treys (good for 2nd) at combine. He may be close to what Gary Payton Jr is or maybe Thybulle eventually?

 

[shopson67]

Here is this clown, still pushing this trade proposal of BI to the Warriors when the Warriors don't have any cap space to do this deal. I think some people are just bored.

Trade proposal sends Brandon Ingram to Warriors

The proposed trade would see the Golden State Warriors swap Chris Paul and Moses Moody for Brandon Ingram.

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It would almost work if they guaranteed Paul's 2024-25 salary (those two contracts come up just short of Ingram's and the Warriors can't add salary via trade due to being over the second apron), but why would any team want to pay CP3 $30M this year? He will be much cheaper as a FA (if he doesn't retire).

 

[Retroram52]

Well here we go with this notion that the Lakers need a third star.

Lakers will be at ‘front of the line’ to trade for Donovan Mitchell if available

If Donovan Mitchell demands a trade and becomes available this summer, the Lakers will reportedly look to pounce.

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[Retroram52]

And then there is this, a return to my original contention that BI would be that third guy??!!

Eastern Conference general manager says Lakers should bring back Brandon Ingram

Should the Lakers upgrade their frontcourt instead of their backcourt by trading for Brandon Ingram, their former No. 2 pick in 2016?

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[Retroram52]

This is just ridiculous because Jeanie Buss doesn't have the total knowledge of what to do nor does she seem to know what to do next. Why doesn't Jeanie just hire this guy as the Lakers GM and let him do his thing, that is if Coach K would take the position. Apparently Pelinka doesn't know what to do either.

Report: Lakers have been using Mike Krzyzewski as a respected unofficial resource during head coaching search

The Lakers are reportedly leaning on the advice of one of the greatest coaches in basketball history as they look for their next head coach.

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[Retroram52]

Borrego may have the inside tract to the HC hiring but Quinn and Cassell's names keep emerging!

Lakers have interest in Heat assistant coach Chris Quinn. Also, a Donovan Mitchell update

The Lakers have interest in longtime Heat assistant coach Chris Quinn. Also, a Donovan Mitchell update.

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[shopson67]

This is just ridiculous because Jeanie Buss doesn't have the total knowledge of what to do nor does she seem to know what to do next. Why doesn't Jeanie just hire this guy as the Lakers GM and let him do his thing, that is if Coach K would take the position. Apparently Pelinka doesn't know what to do either.

Report: Lakers have been using Mike Krzyzewski as a respected unofficial resource during head coaching search

The Lakers are reportedly leaning on the advice of one of the greatest coaches in basketball history as they look for their next head coach.

www.yahoo.com

I think it's being overstated. More likely, Coach K was approached as a reference for Redick.

That said, I agree that Jeanie and Pelinka are in over their heads. They need a PBO to supervise Pelinka and buffer Jeanie from that process.

 

[shopson67]

Borrego may have the inside tract to the HC hiring but Quinn and Cassell's names keep emerging!

Lakers have interest in Heat assistant coach Chris Quinn. Also, a Donovan Mitchell update

The Lakers have interest in longtime Heat assistant coach Chris Quinn. Also, a Donovan Mitchell update.

www.yahoo.com

Lakers received permission to interview a bunch of possibilities, including Borrego, Quinn, Cassell, Nori, Adelman, etc. Of course, Redick is also in that mix but doesn't require permission.

 

[shopson67]

And then there is this, a return to my original contention that BI would be that third guy??!!

Eastern Conference general manager says Lakers should bring back Brandon Ingram

Should the Lakers upgrade their frontcourt instead of their backcourt by trading for Brandon Ingram, their former No. 2 pick in 2016?

www.yahoo.com

If BI could stay healthy, I'd agree. If they're adding a younger third star, preferably it wouldn't be someone who routinely misses 20 games or more a year.

 

[shopson67]

Well here we go with this notion that the Lakers need a third star.

Lakers will be at ‘front of the line’ to trade for Donovan Mitchell if available

If Donovan Mitchell demands a trade and becomes available this summer, the Lakers will reportedly look to pounce.

www.yahoo.com

Lakers will get outbid for sure. It would take Mitchell forcing his way to the Lakers essentially.

 

[Retroram52]

Yep, indeed and then send his ass, Hood-Schifino, Cam Reddish, and Vincent to Cleveland for Donovan Mitchell!

Lakers want to re-sign D’Angelo Russell to large one-year deal and then trade him

It looks like the Lakers want to keep D'Angelo Russell, at least in order to use him as a trade asset in order to improve their roster.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Retroram52]

This particular mock proposal for Mitchell is just waaaaaayyyyy toooo much!

Grade the Trade: Mock deal has Lakers winning fierce Mitchell sweepstakes

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for star power on the trade market this summer. Could they go after a high-scoring guard from LeBron's old team?

lakeshowlife.com

 

[Retroram52]

Some of the top coaching names are now being interviewed.

Lakers have received permission to interview several coaching candidates

The Lakers' head coaching search is moving into its next phase.

www.yahoo.com

 

[DJ]

Thinking Borrego gets the job.

He has history with AD and at this point the Lakers probably should listen to him more than Bron at this point in their careers.

 

[shopson67]

This particular mock proposal for Mitchell is just waaaaaayyyyy toooo much!

Grade the Trade: Mock deal has Lakers winning fierce Mitchell sweepstakes

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for star power on the trade market this summer. Could they go after a high-scoring guard from LeBron's old team?

lakeshowlife.com

That's likely what it takes. Reaves/Rui/JHS/all 3 firsts. Whether or not they're all unprotected?

 

[shopson67]

Thinking Borrego gets the job.

He has history with AD and at this point the Lakers probably should listen to him more than Bron at this point in their careers.

Where is this history? He joined the Magic staff in 2012. AD's rookie year was 12/13.

 

[DJ]

Where is this history? He joined the Magic staff in 2012. AD's rookie year was 12/13.

He didn't coach him and I never said he did but in Shams podcast he mentioned Borrego and AD having a relationship. Think it was they met before the draft or something and they have stayed in touch.

 

[DJ]

Borrego was in New Orleans from 2010-2012.

 

[DJ]

Yep, indeed and then send his ass, Hood-Schifino, Cam Reddish, and Vincent to Cleveland for Donovan Mitchell!

Lakers want to re-sign D’Angelo Russell to large one-year deal and then trade him

It looks like the Lakers want to keep D'Angelo Russell, at least in order to use him as a trade asset in order to improve their roster.

sports.yahoo.com

In a sign and trade you cannot package Russell and others in the outgoing trade. Have to be Russell and draft picks.