The Los Angeles Lakers 2022 Off-Season Thread

[Retroram52]

Nepotism is def alive and well in Lakerland with this PreDraft try-out of Shaq's 6-10 son.

Shareef O’Neal, son of Shaq, to have pre-draft workout with Lakers

The Lakers will be working out the son of NBA and franchise legend Shaquille O’Neal, Shareef, in the coming days ahead of the 2022 NBA draft.

www.silverscreenandroll.com

 

[DJ Fieri]

Lakers to retain assistant coach Phil Handy, part ways with most of Frank Vogel's coaching staff, per reports

Rasheed Wallace is reportedly joining Darvin Ham's staff as well

www.cbssports.com

 

[DJ Fieri]

Nepotism is def alive and well in Lakerland with this PreDraft try-out of Shaq's 6-10 son.

Shareef O’Neal, son of Shaq, to have pre-draft workout with Lakers

The Lakers will be working out the son of NBA and franchise legend Shaquille O’Neal, Shareef, in the coming days ahead of the 2022 NBA draft.

www.silverscreenandroll.com

Best opp is to play overseas.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Nash got the MVP....SMH.

 

[Retroram52]

Puttin together Green eggs and Ham's staff I suppose.

Sources: Lakers to hire Hawks assistant Jent

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to hire Atlanta Hawks assistant Chris Jent as Darvin Ham's top assistant coach on his staff, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

www.espn.com

 

[DJ Fieri]

 

[DJ Fieri]

From the Ringer.

The Russell Westbrook interest that Marc Stein reported months back is real. Though Westbrook makes little sense as a player next to Ball, he does have an expiring contract and the Hornets could be dropping the bag for restricted free agent Miles Bridges, plus LaMelo Ball’s extension is around the corner. It’s a good time to move some other long-term salary (e.g., Gordon Hayward and Terry Rozier) for an expiring deal in Russ. They could also explore moving up from 13 and 15 into the top 10. No matter what, the Hornets should prioritize finding a big scoring wing who can complement LaMelo. Bridges is good. With him or not, the Hornets need someone.

 

[Retroram52]

Well I hope Pelinka and Green Eggs and Ham see the wisdom of moving that douche otherwise this season is going to be crap like the last one.

 

[Retroram52]

The Lakers offered Westbrook, JHT, and that 2026 First Round Pick to the Pacers for Malcolm Brogdon. That deal was resoundingly rejected. In the attached article, Green Eggs and Ham makes mention that he thinks Westbrook has a lot left in the basketball tank and then in the next breath states that he is hoping to ask Westbrook, James, and AD to share the load and then to emphasize Defense. Good luck dude!

Lakers offered Russell Westbrook in trade package for Malcolm Brogdon

The Los Angeles Lakers offered Russell Westbrook, Talen Horton-Tucker and a 2026 first-round draft pick to the Indiana Pacers for Malcolm Brogdon, ESPN's Jonathan Givony reported on The Lowe Post podcast (1:47:10 mark). That offer was reportedly ...

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[Retroram52]

And then there is this.

Hornets have ‘real’ interest in Lakers guard Russell Westbrook

The Charlotte Hornets reportedly may be interested in taking Russell Westbrook off the Lakers' hands.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Retroram52]

This one ain't happening.

Report: Nets-Lakers trade involving Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis is unlikely

The Lakers have been listed as a potential destination for Kyrie Irving, but a trade involving Anthony Davis is unlikely.

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[Retroram52]

This one has a better chance.

Report: Lakers expected to go after Kyrie Irving if available

According to a report, Kyrie Irving may not return to the Nets, and if he leaves, the Lakers are expected to pursue him.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Retroram52]

To do what exactly besides spend the year on the Injured list.

Kendrick Nunn opts into last year of contract, will stay with Lakers

Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn has chosen to opt into the remaining year of his contract to stay with the Lakers.

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[shopson67]

The Lakers offered Westbrook, JHT, and that 2026 First Round Pick to the Pacers for Malcolm Brogdon. That deal was resoundingly rejected. In the attached article, Green Eggs and Ham makes mention that he thinks Westbrook has a lot left in the basketball tank and then in the next breath states that he is hoping to ask Westbrook, James, and AD to share the load and then to emphasize Defense. Good luck dude!

Lakers offered Russell Westbrook in trade package for Malcolm Brogdon

The Los Angeles Lakers offered Russell Westbrook, Talen Horton-Tucker and a 2026 first-round draft pick to the Indiana Pacers for Malcolm Brogdon, ESPN's Jonathan Givony reported on The Lowe Post podcast (1:47:10 mark). That offer was reportedly ...

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That rumor is flawed, as the Lakers would have to ask for more salary in return from the Pacers. It's incomplete at best.

 

[shopson67]

This one has a better chance.

Report: Lakers expected to go after Kyrie Irving if available

According to a report, Kyrie Irving may not return to the Nets, and if he leaves, the Lakers are expected to pursue him.

www.yahoo.com

Combine this one with the Hornets rumor. Russ to the Hornets, Rozier and Hayward to Nets, Kyrie to Lakers.

 

[shopson67]

To do what exactly besides spend the year on the Injured list.

Kendrick Nunn opts into last year of contract, will stay with Lakers

Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn has chosen to opt into the remaining year of his contract to stay with the Lakers.

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He's now healthy reportedly.

Kendrick Nunn confirms he’ll pick up player option, and says he’s feeling healthy again

Addressing the media for one of the few, and last, times this season, Kendrick Nunn spoke about a year lost to a persistent bone bruise, and his plans heading into free agency now that he’s healthy.

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[DJ Fieri]

He's now healthy reportedly.

Kendrick Nunn confirms he’ll pick up player option, and says he’s feeling healthy again

Addressing the media for one of the few, and last, times this season, Kendrick Nunn spoke about a year lost to a persistent bone bruise, and his plans heading into free agency now that he’s healthy.

www.silverscreenandroll.com

He could be a valuable player for them next season.

 

[DJ Fieri]

That rumor is flawed, as the Lakers would have to ask for more salary in return from the Pacers. It's incomplete at best.

Yep.

 

[DJ Fieri]

This one has a better chance.

Report: Lakers expected to go after Kyrie Irving if available

According to a report, Kyrie Irving may not return to the Nets, and if he leaves, the Lakers are expected to pursue him.

www.yahoo.com

Nope.

KD doesn't want to play with RW again.

 

[shopson67]

Nope.

KD doesn't want to play with RW again.

That's why it could work with the Hornets rumor. Flip Hayward/Rozier for Kyrie.