The Los Angeles Lakers 2022 Off-Season Thread

[Retroram52]

It doesn't appear that the Lakers are going to trade James anywhere unless he demands it. He'll play out his contract this season and then changes will occur. Now he has already stated several times that he will let the FO "do its thing" but he can't help himself and the next moment he is back offering suggestions and telling people what he wants to play with in the coming season. I think the man is obsessed with his own ego and can't let things go even after 19 years in the league.

 

[DJ Fieri]

So, does this mean he's going to force a trade elsewhere, stump for team improvements, or force through another roster-crippling trade for one of his friends?

Idk.

He didn't say.

 

[shopson67]

Idk.

He didn't say.

Kinda comes off as false bravado or a spoiled kid stomping his feet lol.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

So, does this mean he's going to force a trade elsewhere, stump for team improvements, or force through another roster-crippling trade for one of his friends?

The most important thing they can do right now is trade Westbrook for players that compliment the team, rather than just try to find the best available.

Shooting, rebounding and defense was absolutely abysmal this season.

 

[shopson67]

The most important thing they can do right now is trade Westbrook for players that compliment the team, rather than just try to find the best available.

Shooting, rebounding and defense was absolutely abysmal this season.

A lot of the roster will turn over, but Westbrook is definitely the big move needed.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

A lot of the roster will turn over, but Westbrook is definitely the big move needed.

I think they'll be looking at a new HC first before making roster moves.

 

[Retroram52]

If Shaq gets the nod at HC, Westbrook won't be going anywhere.

 

[shopson67]

If Shaq gets the nod at HC, Westbrook won't be going anywhere.

If Shaq gets the nod at HC, the front office's heads should be on the block shortly thereafter.

 

[Retroram52]

I am not be surprised by anything this dysfunctional Lakers franchise does these days.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

I am not be surprised by anything this dysfunctional Lakers franchise does these days.

To be honest I don't see the Lakers being as dysfunctional as others may claim.

Two years ago they won the title. Injuries really fucked them up in the 2020/21 season as well as the shortest offseason in professional sports history for the Lakers.

This last season Pelinka had a chance to get Westbrook and rolled the dice on that. Clearly it didn't work out but I wouldn't necessarily call the Front Office dysfunctional because of it.

 

[Retroram52]

I would. The difference between now and then is the addition of Kurt Rambis as a more influential voice than Linda in the Team Rambi order.

 

[Retroram52]

Looks like James is playing GM again and putting in a word for one of his buddies.

The former LeBron James teammate who could be the Lakers’ next coach

Perhaps the Los Angeles Lakers plan on making a shocking hire at head coach and end up hiring a former LeBron James teammate in Jared Dudley.

lakeshowlife.com

 

[Retroram52]

Some sportswriter thought this one up.

Lakers send Anthony Davis home in this potential trade with the Bulls

If the Los Angeles Lakers actually were interested in trading Anthony Davis, and traded him home to the Bulls, here is what it would look like.

lakeshowlife.com

 

[The Q]

To me one of the keys to the lakers offseason should be only giving up one first in a Russ deal so they can use the other first with nunn and tht

Then bang out your mle and find cheap centers (since brow and even bron will spend some time there) and move on.

Idk what seconds you have but even something like nunn and cash or a few 2s into Justin holiday is a reasonable move

 

[shopson67]

Some sportswriter thought this one up.

Lakers send Anthony Davis home in this potential trade with the Bulls

If the Los Angeles Lakers actually were interested in trading Anthony Davis, and traded him home to the Bulls, here is what it would look like.

lakeshowlife.com

Hard to even project that one with Lavine a UFA. Is he worth $42M starting this summer?

 

[Retroram52]

In anticipation of Summer, the Lakers' FO (probably Team Rambi) is pointing fingers in the new season of the blame game at Klutch Sports for the Westbrook debacle. What a joke this franchise has become again under the reigns of yet another one of the Buss brats.

Report: Lakers’ front office blaming Klutch, which reps LeBron James and Anthony Davis, for Russell Westbrook trade

The Lakers are prolific finger-pointers.

www.yahoo.com

 

[The Q]

In anticipation of Summer, the Lakers' FO (probably Team Rambi) is pointing fingers in the new season of the blame game at Klutch Sports for the Westbrook debacle. What a joke this franchise has become again under the reigns of yet another one of the Buss brats.

Report: Lakers’ front office blaming Klutch, which reps LeBron James and Anthony Davis, for Russell Westbrook trade

The Lakers are prolific finger-pointers.

www.yahoo.com

But I was told Jeannie was a genius

Nope

She just lucky bron wanted to make space jam 2

 

[Retroram52]

She used to be a genius until the Rambi moved in. Now she is an idiot.

 

[Retroram52]

Maybe the real reason behind the dysfunction of the Lakers FO is the power Klutch Sports is allowed to exert over the Lakers. According to this article, they are now influencing who will be the next HC like Nurse and Mark Jackson, both clients of the now famous pro sports agency.

Lakers: Real reason why Nick Nurse, Mark Jackson have been tied to LA

There is a very specific reason why both Nick Nurse and Mark Jackson have been connected to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason.

lakeshowlife.com

 

[Retroram52]

Maybe the real trade with Indiana should include Myles Turner instead of Brogdon. Westbrook leaves, Hield and Turner arrive.

A player in a Russell Westbrook trade who would really help the Lakers

If or when the Lakers trade Russell Westbrook, there is one player they could get in return who would fill a couple of big needs.

www.yahoo.com