The Official Los Angeles Lakers Thread

[beatlesrule]

It's a lot to give up but they did get to keep Kuzma at least. I also agree that he's going to sign an extension. 

[tennischmp]

26 minutes ago, Lou said:

I guaranteed it 

Hope you are right although it seemed to be a done deal that Kawhi was signing here a year ago. A lot can change in a year

[Lou]

3 minutes ago, tennischmp said:

Hope you are right although it seemed to be a done deal that Kawhi was signing here a year ago. A lot can change in a year

But Kawhi never played here. 

[Lou]

"Anthony Davis intends to sign a new deal to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers once he becomes eligible for free agency in 2020, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski."

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

Intends to and actually doing it are two different things.  I don't blame him for not signing an extension now because if he and Lebon don't work out or the team implodes for any other reason he has an out.  Unfortunately for the Lakers if that happens their next so many years will completely hinge on FA.  They're definitely all in on next year which was too be expected.

[Brandon]

Yeah, Lakers opened as favorites at a few books the other day. I guess the assumption was GS and their injury woes coupled with what the Lakers would do in FA and the trade market.

Sick that they got Davis and kept Kuzma.

No doubt a max contract star will want to join that duo.

[tennischmp]

7 minutes ago, Catwhoshatinthehat said:

Intends to and actually doing it are two different things.  I don't blame him for not signing an extension now because if he and Lebon don't work out or the team implodes for any other reason he has an out.  Unfortunately for the Lakers if that happens their next so many years will completely hinge on FA.  They're definitely all in on next year which was too be expected.

Exactly, with this dysfunctional management team and a 1st year coach, nothing is a given 

[Lou]

1 minute ago, tennischmp said:

Exactly, with this dysfunctional management team and a 1st year coach, nothing is a given 

He has HC experience.

Plus, Magic and his ego are gone

[tennischmp]

3 minutes ago, Lou said:

He has HC experience.

Plus, Magic and his ego are gone

As in 1st year with the team. He hasn't really had experience coaching 2 superstars

Anyways I hope for the best

[AngelsLakersFan]

A lot to give up, but honestly, I'm not gona miss any of these guys. I know Laker fans have been all over Ingram's nuts since the beginning but he's still just a prospect. With all the top first round picks they've had the last several years they haven't done shit with any of them.

[Angel Oracle]

3 hours ago, Lou said:

"Kemba Walker will be a top target for the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency after they came to an agreement in principle with the New Orleans Pelicans on a deal for Anthony Davis, Marc Stein of the New York Times reports."

Unlike Ball, Walker can actually shoot the ball.   Today, PGs have to shoot the ball well.   

By the way Loudmouthed LaVar, you think the Lakers will never win a title again?  They will have a better chance with a PG who can actually shoot the ball and not have defenders back off on him and play 5 on 4.

[Lou]

1 hour ago, tennischmp said:

As in 1st year with the team. He hasn't really had experience coaching 2 superstars

Anyways I hope for the best

I'd rather have him coaching 2 superstars than none 

[Angel Oracle]

1 hour ago, Lou said:

He has HC experience.

Plus, Magic and his ego are gone

Was a solid coach with the Pacers.   I like that hire.

[Angel Oracle]

2 hours ago, Lou said:

But Kawhi never played here. 

Kawhi could run for Toronto mayor, and do well.   He is the complete player.   They would be crazy not to give him a long term deal.   I hear that he loves it there.

Better to be there than in ClipperLand

[Angel Oracle]

3 hours ago, tennischmp said:

Unless an extension is part of the deal, there is no guarantees. I believe he said he wants to be in LA but there is another team in LA who has a better management and coach, If things go sour next year, there is no guarantee he won't leave. 

Clippers are still the Clippers.  Zero NBA titles, and will always be the number two team in town.

[Lou]

Also:

• AD wanted to be traded to the Lakers
• He and LeBron are friends
• They also share the same representation

[Angel Oracle]

And what the Lakers have under the cap depends on when the trade is officially completed.

If the Pelicans cooperate and hold off until iirc July 31, the Lakers would have $33 million to spend.

Kemba Walker, come on down.

[beatlesrule]

The Pelicans will get the following picks from the Lakers, league sources tell ESPN: No. 4 pick in 2019 Top-8 protected in 2021, becomes unprotected in ‘22 Unprotected swap in ‘23 Unprotected first in ‘24 Unprotected swap in ‘25
 

The competition must have been really high for Davis for Lakers to give up that much.

[Brandon]

What Vogel did with Indiana was done as a legit pro.

Ball and Ingram are essentially busts for where they were picked. And if the Lakers are as good as expected then the picks will be in the late 20's sans this draft, where no one after the two picks are considered franchise changers. The real loss will be Hart off the bench.

Rich Paul will have him sign an extension with LA.

[tennischmp]

3 hours ago, Angel Oracle said:

And what the Lakers have under the cap depends on when the trade is officially completed.

If the Pelicans cooperate and hold off until iirc July 31, the Lakers would have $33 million to spend.

Kemba Walker, come on down.

And how will they fill out the rest of the lineup if they use the rest of their cap space on 1 player? 

[Lou]

5 hours ago, tennischmp said:

And how will they fill out the rest of the lineup if they use the rest of their cap space on 1 player? 

If they sign a FA and use their cap exemptions, I believe they'll have 8 players signed. The rest they can sign to minimum deals. 

[Slegnaac]

9 hours ago, Angel Oracle said:

And what the Lakers have under the cap depends on when the trade is officially completed.

If the Pelicans cooperate and hold off until iirc July 31, the Lakers would have $33 million to spend.

Kemba Walker, come on down.

Big If as it reduces the Pelicans $

[Lou]

13 minutes ago, Slegnaac said:

Big If as it reduces the Pelicans $

Yep. They have absolutely no incentive to wait. They want the #4 pick asap so they can entertain trade offers. 

[Lou]

One thing people forget is that KD has a player option of $31.5M for next year

[tennischmp]

All reports point to the deal being done on July 6 and the Lakers having $24 million to spend. Tough to build a team around $24 million. They basically have 3 starters and 3 bench warmers signed.