The Los Angeles Lakers 2022 Off-Season Thread

[Retroram52]

This article by Bill Plaschke is revealing in that it clearly demonstrates just how blind and stupid Jeanie Buss really is. She doesn't get it that running an NBA franchise with your friends is a death nail to that very business as so many people have already stated. And not quip about how she destroyed Jerry West with utter bullshit. Not a word.

Exclusive: Jeanie Buss says she isn't happy, vows 'I've got to make it better'

Jeanie Buss says she will do whatever it takes to restore the Lakers' luster. And Phil Jackson and Magic Johnson are again part of the plan.

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[shopson67]

The only real issue I have is with Kurt Rambis. The assumption is that he's still around because Linda is essentially family. If true, that's a big problem. Lakers need a real team president, not someone with Kurt's track record. Once that happens, then change can be made at GM if necessary and on down.

 

[Retroram52]

This trade gets rid of one mess and brings in an even worse one.

A 3-team trade package to get James Harden on the Los Angeles Lakers

While it might not be the smartest thing to do, the Los Angeles Lakers could absolutely talk themselves into making this James Harden trade.

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[Retroram52]

There is an old saying in psychology: Continually doing the same things and expecting different outcomes (results) is the classical definition of insanity. Jeanie Buss is not only proving that she is as dumb or dumber than her brothers, she also definitively proving she has completely lost her mind.

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss still relies on Magic Johnson for advice

Magic Johnson is one of several people within the Lakers' family owner Jeanie Buss has admitted to consulting.

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[Retroram52]

The NBA gospel by LaVar Ball. Apparently Zach Lavine will be a Laker in the future. If he is right, that would not be a bad signing.

LaVar Ball says Bulls' LaVine will sign with Lakers in free agency

In a recent interview with David Kaplan, LaVar Ball predicted that Zach LaVine will leave the Bulls for the Lakers in free agency this offseason.

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[Retroram52]

This Brockington kid would be a good selection and lend support to the notion of buying a second rounder. Good addition if the Lakers move in that direction. If the Lakers bring in Lavine this summer and finally get rid of Westbrook, those three moves would really good for this franchise which is still a mess.

Lakers might be interested in buying a second-round pick for this prospect

The Los Angeles Lakers don't have a second-round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft but they might buy a pick so they can take Izaiah Brockington.

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[Retroram52]

I suppose these might work since Phil wants to trade James and keep Westbrook.

3 keys to the Los Angeles Lakers unlocking Russell Westbrook

The Los Angeles Lakers may have to end up keeping Russell Westbrook and there are 3 keys to maximizing what his value can be at this stage.

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[Retroram52]

Looks like the Lakers are down to two: Stotts and Ham.

Sources: Lakers' finalists include Stotts, Atkinson

Finalists for the Lakers' head coach job include former head coaches Terry Stotts and Kenny Atkinson, and in-demand assistant Darvin Ham, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

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[Retroram52]

Apparently there is now a 3rd finalist. Atkinson from the W's.

Report: There are three finalists for Lakers head coaching job

The Lakers' search for a new head coach seems to be moving forward.

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[Retroram52]

I'll go with Number 1. A real steal!

3 free agents who could be another Malik Monk for the Lakers

Malik Monk was a huge breakout signing for the Los Angeles Lakers this season and the team is going to look to repeat that this summer.

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[DJ Fieri]

Here's How The Raptors Could Trade For Lakers' Anthony Davis

Looking ahead to the NBA offseason, here's how the Toronto Raptors could trade for Los Angeles Lakers' superstar Anthony Davis.

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And let's say we flip RW to Indiana for Brog and Hield.

G-Brogdon
G-Trent
F-James
F-OG
C-Howard

Bench

Reaves
Hield
Achiuwa
Melo
Johnson
Gabriel

Add some vets to fill out the roster

I love playing Fantasy GM.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Since Jackson stepped down....no Laker coach has lasted more than 3 seasons.....

 

[Retroram52]

Don't know if Howard is coming back. I see a lot of pundits indicating the Lakers will have to find a back-up to take his place. Howard only signed a 1-year deal.

 

[Retroram52]

Don't know what the value of this proposed trade is?

Pass or pursue on proposed Richaun Holmes trade for Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are not going to get much in a trade for Talen Horton-Tucker. Should the team be open to flipping him for Richaun Holmes?

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[Retroram52]

Don't know the value of this one either. Don't the Lakers already have enough head cases?

A 3-team trade that solves the prime issues for both the Lakers and Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets could get together and scheme up a 3-team trade that fixes the prime issues for both teams.

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[DJ Fieri]

Have a good feeling about Monk re-signing.

The most we can offer him is like 6.2 million but next summer we can offer him 11 mill per season. Kid cam shoot and score and also handle the ball as a backup PG.

 

[shopson67]

Don't know the value of this one either. Don't the Lakers already have enough head cases?

A 3-team trade that solves the prime issues for both the Lakers and Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets could get together and scheme up a 3-team trade that fixes the prime issues for both teams.

lakeshowlife.com

I'd do that one in a heartbeat. Simmons' defense in a Dray role is a big plus. Hell, I'd do it for the players the Nets are getting.

 

[The Q]

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

She wa sa genius because Lebron wanted to make space jam 2 and Anthony Davis refused to play for any other team

 

[DJ Fieri]

I'd do that one in a heartbeat. Simmons' defense in a Dray role is a big plus. Hell, I'd do it for the players the Nets are getting.

Yeah, Simmons would be good with James and AD.

 

[The Q]

I'd do that one in a heartbeat. Simmons' defense in a Dray role is a big plus. Hell, I'd do it for the players the Nets are getting.

That’s far more likely than getting that for Simmons