The Official Los Angeles Lakers Thread

[Angel Oracle]

All that remains now is to wait 2 days for FA to start.

[m0nkey]

God hates Cleveland.

[xboom28x]

True, most of Cleveland is already burned down.  It is barely one step above Detroit.

 

Dwayne Wade opted out too.  I think he will chase a championship somewhere.  Maybe the Clippers?

 

I heard that Riles promised Wade he would get paid at the end for taking less to win rings. He's seeking more than $16M per year. Heat will likely sign him and give him a max deal. If they don't that arena will be a ghost town.

[nate]

What a terrible deal that would be.

[SoWhat]

@Mike_Bresnahan: The Lakers are moving quickly, will meet with LaMarcus Aldridge immediately after free agency begins Tuesday at 9:01 pm.

@latbbolch: Heard that LaMarcus Aldridge was leaning toward Lakers, a sign that their brand is not only back but never went away despite appearances.

[nando714]

Would LMA come in as a 4 or 5 though?

[Angel Oracle]

And still doesn't address the VAST defense shortcomings in the post.

[nate]

@latbbolch: Heard that LaMarcus Aldridge was leaning toward Lakers, a sign that their brand is not only back but never went away despite appearances.

 

Lol, yeah the brand isn't gone, we have a chance at LaMarcus Aldridge guys!  The homer is strong with this one.

 

Honestly, he would be an idiot to join the Lakers if the Spurs offer him the same money.  According to rumors though he lives in OC so maybe that is enough of a pull to bring him to the Lakers.

[xboom28x]

I would think that Randle comes off the bench to start the season if the Lakers get LA. Aldridge would likely split his time between the 4 and 5 pretty evenly each game. Is there a defensive minded center that would come to the Lakers for less money? A Perkins type that could start but only play about 20 mins a game.

[nando714]

Chris Broussard is the worst btw

[Stradling]

Stephen A. Smith is the worst btw

I agree

[nate]

Both Broussard and Smith are.  Overall the NBA has the worst pundits around.  Most of them can't form a coherent sentence.

[Angel Oracle]

Twelve hours to FA!

[nando714]

I agree

He's call that racist

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

I know FA hasn't even started but so far it doesn't sound like the Lakers are favorites for any of the bigger names.  Gasol supposedly has no interest in coming to LA after how his brother was treated the last few years of his tenure with the Lakers and frankly I don't blame him.  Chicago will supposedly match any offer Butler gets so even though he wants to come to LA that's out of his and the Lakers control.  D. Jordan wants to be a bigger piece on offense and it sounds like a few other teams are willing to tell him that.  I'd gladly take Aldridge even though he wasn't my first choice but if I'm him I go to San Antonio who has a brighter future in the near term along with no state income tax.  Love is by all accounts going back to Cleveland and even if he doesn't I don't see him being a good fit with the Lakers due to his lack of defense.  Only time will tell but my concern with drafting Russell over Okafor meant that they really needed to bring in a PF or C via FA.  I just hope if they strike out in FA they don't overpay for Cousins.   

Edited June 30, 2015 by Catwhoshatinthehat

[nando714]

Lakers trying to move cap space for DeAndre Jordan and Aldridge

Swaggy P on the outs?

[Pujols4MVP]

Lakers trying to move cap space for DeAndre Jordan and Aldridge

Swaggy P on the outs?

 

Yes !  also so glad they Drafted Russell over a Center. "Big" Centers are more likely to be busts than any other position in the draft lottery: Oden, Kwame Brown, Hasheem Thabeet etc.

[nate]

Adrian Wojnarowski 

Lakers didn't make strong impression in Aldridge meeting, sources say. Spurs can close on him. LMA expected to make decision fairly soon.

 

Lol, so much for the brand being back.

[Angel Oracle]

Even though LMA is not necessarily the best fit, this speaks volumes to how much of a rube Jimmy Bob is.

Sell the team!

Edited July 1, 2015 by Angel Oracle

[Punk]

This is so embarrassing. Billboards for Dwight, a movie trailer for Carmelo, and now Lakers trying to get fans to beg for LMA on twitter, when Popovich is out here letting it be known that he won't even get out of bed to talk to a free agent. 

[Richard]

Love returning to Cleveland

[nate]

That also means Lebron is returning to Cleveland.

[Richard]

Looks like it's down to Monroe or Chandler? 

[nando714]

Lakers strike out again during FA.

Wowzers. Sell the team buss family and 1 more yr of Kobe

Edited July 1, 2015 by nando714

[Angel Oracle]

Looks like it's down to Monroe or Chandler? 

Chandler has the most experience, but Monroe is intriguing and averaged a double-double this past season (as did Chandler).

Edited July 1, 2015 by Angel Oracle