tOfficial 2015 NBA Draft/Free Agency Thread

[LAD]

That would be a really good selling point...but it just seems like these guys these days want stars, or a completely stacked team before they commit. It's hard to sell foresight on players that want the easiest path to a chip

I agree here, but do we know for sure if LA wants to be part of a team that takes the path with least resistance or is he looking to LEAD a team?

 

[LAD]

Could it be, Aldridge wants to sign with the Lakers because he has a house in LA and lives there during the off-season?

I'm sure that would play a role if he does sign

 

[purguy12]

Yeah, now he is. In other free agency's he would just be another really good player.

I disagree, He is one of the best in the league. Definitely one of the top 5 big men.

 

[trojanfan12]

I never thought he was worth a max contract.

I agree. However, with what is expected to happen to the cap, today's max is tomorrow's bargain.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Wade, Deng, and Whiteside for Aldridge

I don't believe that for a second.
Riley isn't trading Wade.
If they don't come to terms, that's another thing entirely.

 

[trojanfan12]

Sad.

But, so.

Jordan really could walk to the Mavs or Lakers.

You guys get the reports on a Natinal level.

But, living in Cali, we here way more chatter from folks who are in a position to know.

DeAndre is really considering the Lakers.

If he goes, my list in order:

1. Robin Lopez

2. Candace Parker

3. Lisa Leslie coming out of retirement

4. Whoever the tallest Clippers fan in the building is that particular night

5. Ballmer













6. Roy Hibbert

That's how bad it is...lol

 

[lakersrule]

Yes. Mecca. The Lakers are still in play with D. Jordon, albeit on a smaller scale and so is Lopez on a larger scale especially if Aldridge signs. If Aldridge signs, I expect Lopez will follow.

So Aldridge would force their hand with Lopez? Interesting.

 

[trojanfan12]

I mean- I HOPE Aldridge signs in Los Angeles- Id much rather have him in their rebuilding situation than potentially on the Spurs and give the Spurs their bridge to the future with Aldridge and Leonard. It has just seemed rather clear that Aldridge is not going there which is a point that has been reiterated by a number of Lakers fans on this very board. ---and maybe its for the best long term.

Translation = If he goes to the Spurs, the Cavs might never win a title.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Translation = If he goes to the Spurs, the Cavs might never win a title.

Almost worth it!!!

 

[LAD]

So Aldridge would force their hand with Lopez? Interesting.

Force their hand? I mean it's not Lopez is akin to Kwame Brown.

 

[Shanemansj13]

So Aldridge would force their hand with Lopez? Interesting.

I guess they are butt buddies or something.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Translation = If he goes to the Spurs, the Cavs might never win a title.

It will be a damn good roster but it depends on what moves the Cavs make to improve their bench. They could have the best bench in the entire league depending on who they get.

 

[LAD]

It will be a damn good roster but it depends on what moves the Cavs make to improve their bench. They could have the best bench in the entire league depending on who they get.[/QUOTE]

 

[trojanfan12]

Windhorst: Lakers are at the kiddie table
Brian Windhorst says the Lakers are struggling to land top-tier free agents in part because they have failed to invest in analytics.

Windhorst is an idiot. What analytics? The basketball analytics are that they have 3 guys ranging in age from 19-21 who are considered the future of the team, none of whom have shown they can play in the NBA yet outside of Clarkson looking good in the 2nd half of the season. They also have a soon to be 37 year old 1st ballot HOF'er who will be playing his final season.

Doesn't exactly speak to "winning now."

 

[Kold]

I agree here, but do we know for sure if LA wants to be part of a team that takes the path with least resistance or is he looking to LEAD a team?

Honestly, I don't know...it would be NICE to see a guy that embraces the Dirk type role to a championship, but I just don't see it

 

[lakersrule]

Force their hand? I mean it's not Lopez is akin to Kwame Brown.

The Kwame era was the best

 

[LAD]

Windhorst is an idiot. What analytics? The basketball analytics are that they have 3 guys ranging in age from 19-21 who are considered the future of the team, none of whom have shown they can play in the NBA yet outside of Clarkson looking good in the 2nd half of the season. They also have a soon to be 37 year old 1st ballot HOF'er who will be playing his final season.

Doesn't exactly speak to "winning now."

Has it been made clear what he wants most? Winning now or no longer playing second fiddle?

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

It will be a damn good roster but it depends on what moves the Cavs make to improve their bench. They could have the most expensive bench in the entire league depending on who they get.

 

[lakersrule]

Windhorst is an idiot. What analytics? The basketball analytics are that they have 3 guys ranging in age from 19-21 who are considered the future of the team, none of whom have shown they can play in the NBA yet outside of Clarkson looking good in the 2nd half of the season. They also have a soon to be 37 year old 1st ballot HOF'er who will be playing his final season.

Doesn't exactly speak to "winning now."

The analytics narrative is overstated considering there isn't much data on the Lakers youth. Hard to deeply analyze the 14 minutes of playing time for Randle last season.

 

[trojanfan12]

Wojnarowski claims they didn't offer Monroe the max. Same with the Knicks.

Ramona is usually solid, but Woj trumps everybody. If he says they didn't offer Monroe a max, then it's pretty likely that they didn't.