The Official Los Angeles Lakers Thread

[St1ck]

4 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Great team performance again!

Past two games is the AD we know.

Much better team defense 

Nice thuggery in the last minute Suns! That’s real maturity.
Especially you, Booker and Crowder!

Control your players, Monty Williams!   That was disgraceful!

What about Schroder? 

[Angel Oracle]

8 minutes ago, st1ckboy said:

What about Schroder? 

All part of the great teamwork, and helped picked up the offense and defense the past two games.

[Angel Oracle]

Hey Booker, consider yourself fortunate if not suspended for game 4!

Total bush league foul when the game was already decided!

Laker fans should boo him every time he touches the ball!

And this comes after Payne’s childish act in game 1.

WTF is up with the Suns!

Bunch of children!

Edited May 28, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[AngelsLakersFan]

On 5/23/2021 at 3:03 PM, Angel Oracle said:

Ayton >>>>>> overrated/injury prone Anthony Davis Bowie!!!!!

Schoeder’s defense absolutely SUCKED today.

He turned down $84 million?

Heh heh heh!!!!!

Suns in five!!!!

I’m not so sure about this

[Angel Oracle]

2 hours ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

I’m not so sure about this

Not that I was thinking it, but reverse psychology totally worked.

Totally different team in games 2-3

Edited May 29, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[Angel Oracle]

It’s frustrating no doubt for AD and Lakers fans, to have one injury after another in the midst of dominant games.

Sadly, the injuries will catch up eventually.

Grateful for the huge contributions to title #17!

Edited May 31, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[St1ck]

Looks like AD is out for game 5. 

[Tank]

On 5/25/2021 at 9:46 PM, Lou said:

one of the 7th grade boys in my homeroom looks like the older brother of this kid.

[Tank]

4 hours ago, st1ckboy said:

Looks like AD is out for game 5. 

so what injury does he have this time?

[St1ck]

1 minute ago, Tank said:

so what injury does he have this time?

Strained groin. 

[Tank]

2 minutes ago, st1ckboy said:

Strained groin. 

 

[HaloMilliVanilli]

Alright, let's see if there's anything left in the tank tonight.

[Angel Oracle]

Did they suddenly have nothing left in the tank after game 3?

Uhh, Schroeder and KCP, it is okay to defend Booker.   Allowing 22 pts to him in just a little over a quarter is a joke.

Get Kyle Lowry in here, however they need to do it!

Edited June 4, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[beatlesrule]

The Lakers and Wizards are nearing an agreement to trade Westbrook for Kuzma, Caldwell-Pope, Harrell, and L.A.’s No. 22 overall pick, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (via Twitter).

[beatlesrule]

The Wizards and Lakers have agreed to terms on a Westbrook trade, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (via Twitter).

In addition to Westbrook, the Lakers will receive a 2024 second-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder in exchange for Kuzma, Harrell, Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick.

[St1ck]

5 minutes ago, beatlesrule said:

The Wizards and Lakers have agreed to terms on a Westbrook trade, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (via Twitter).

In addition to Westbrook, the Lakers will receive a 2024 second-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder in exchange for Kuzma, Harrell, Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick.

Crazy. Should be fun next year 

 

[Lou]

In a word...

 

 

FUCK YEAH!

[beatlesrule]

Definitely awesome to get Westbrook and 2 future picks. Now to see what they do with THT(hopefully match any offer) and Dennis(sign and trade maybe?) I get kind of confused with the cap rules but they also still need to replace the guys they traded and ones they won't bring back like Caruso probably. Going to be an interesting offseason but started with a bang for sure!!!!! AD, LeBron and Westbrook big 3!!

[Tank]

back when i really enjoyed following the lakers and the nba, this would have been a great deal. now? it's hard to summon the energy to get excited about it.

[HaloMilliVanilli]

The WB trade is certainly no half-measure.  Lakers went all in, even if the fit wasn't obvious due to poor shooting/spacing.  He does allow Lebron to play more off-ball, and potentially get more rest.  He helps a second unit score when he and Lebron are staggered.  I believe he can be inspired to take his defensive play up a notch, too.  The rebounding and pushing for easier transition buckets will make things easier too.

What happens with Schroder, or maybe more accurately where he ends up and what we get in return, will help to determine if the WB move is a success.  Need to get some shooting back at the 2 or 5, or both.

Incidentally, for not having a pick in the draft last night, we could've done WAAAAY worse than signing Austin Reeves (Wichita State and Oklahoma) and Joel Ayayi (Gonzaga).  Both should be interesting young guys who can shoot and play the 2.  I'm way more interested in the summer league team now due to signing them.  

[Lou]

No idea how accurate this is, but it's a good read:

https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2021/7/29/22601297/russell-westbrook-plan-b-lakers-trade-rumors-offseason-free-agency-buddy-hield-chris-paul

[Brandon]

[Lou]

Dumb.

[Lou]

Lakers sign Wayne Ellington and Trevor Ariza (Bruin)

[Lou]

Caruso to Chicago for 4/$37M