By reilo Go To PostArtest is straight up crazy. Like, outright Tyson-zone. If that's your example, then LOL.
Dwight pushed his way here when we were a top 4 seed, so did CP3. Kobe's been Kobe, no one gave a fuck when we were winning and they won't sign up for Hollywood when we're losing.
The Spurs' window was shutting closed then they found Kawhi. We alienated Pau, didn't draft well, and didn't make a single trade for fear of taking on multi year salary the last 3 years. Were just a bad team in a stacked conference with our best player broken down. It's not appealing no matter how many shots you get up.
The FO miscalculated on the LA legacy instead of trading for good players on long term deals. Our plan was to tank and go after FA's. Spurs did neither. They executed trades and Jim Buss over estimated the laker cache
Just keep in mind that in 2018 the cap will be 108 mil+ and some team will likely have a 130-140mil payroll
By KingGondo Go To PostWhen you have a chance to snag the 7 seed in the West, you've just gotta say fuck it and go all in.To be fair the franchise has been desperate to get a superstar since 2010. I think McD can build a good team once he gets one
By D'Moris Russell Go To Post..waiting on that JR Smith deal
ahh man they got to still pay him too...
By D'Moris Russell Go To PostJust keep in mind that in 2018 the cap will be 108 mil+ and some team will likely have a 130-140mil payrollAnd facing the repeater tax.
By reilo Go To PostArtest is straight up crazy. Like, outright Tyson-zone. If that's your example, then LOL.Artest was also past him prime by that point. He was struggling to keep up defensively in the playoffs with the Rockets.
By Zeus Ex Machina Go To Postahh man they got to still pay him too…ain't no way
Cavs will throw money at 38-year old Jason Terry way before they think about giving JR $45 million.
By Vahagn Go To PostDwight pushed his way here when we were a top 4 seed, so did CP3. Kobe's been Kobe, no one gave a fuck when we were winning and they won't sign up for Hollywood when we're losing.
The Spurs' window was shutting closed then they found Kawhi. We alienated Pau, didn't draft well, and didn't make a single trade for fear of taking on multi year salary the last 3 years. Were just a bad team in a stacked conference with our best player broken down. It's not appealing no matter how many shots you get up.
The FO miscalculated on the LA legacy instead of trading for good players on long term deals. Our plan was to tank and go after FA's. Spurs did neither. They executed trades and Jim Buss over estimated the laker cache
Dwight flatout said he didn't want to go to the Lakers then and word was because of Kobe and how Kobe thought he should be used... by the Lakers rolled the dice anyways
By SamuraiX- Go To Postain't no wayTerry would probably be a decent pickup for them, actually. They just need somebody who can knock down open shots from time to time without all the headaches.
Cavs will throw money at 38-year old Jason Terry way before they think about giving JR $45 million.
By reilo Go To PostDwight didn't have a no-trade clause…
only thing he had was signing a new contract... and the Lakers weren't on that list
RT @AminESPN: Laker fans think Kobe tweeting out a meme is like Moses coming down from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments.
By pkaz01 Go To PostTo be fair the franchise has been desperate to get a superstar since 2010. I think McD can build a good team once he gets oneI mean, LMA is pretty good and the Suns should be commended for not just trying to tank, but their moves over the last season and a half have been really weird.
By blackace Go To PostDwight flatout said he didn't want to go to the Lakers then and word was because of Kobe and how Kobe thought he should be used… by the Lakers rolled the dice anyways
All of the reports were that he wanted to come after LA got Nash. That Kobe stuff came out later from "sources".
But he came and had a press conference where he said "have fun" like 8,000 times and "win a championship" 0 times.
By pkaz01 Go To PostJust got home from work. What the fuck is going on? Respectable sources are tweeting that we have a chance? They talked to aldridge for 3 hours? I expected a hi bye meeting. McD trying to go balls deepSeems LMA is more interested in talking basketball than #MystiqueEndorsements.
If your team comes to the meeting with a whole bunch of basketball to talk, then he's more than interested.
I still really don't expect it.
By Vahagn Go To PostBut he came and had a press conference where he said "have fun" like 8,000 times and "win a championship" 0 times.Oh, this is hilarious.
By blackace Go To Postonly thing he had was signing a new contract… and the Lakers weren't on that list
If they don't all get injured and get far in the playoffs, he does. Love was miserable all year too. It's irrelevant.
By Vahagn Go To PostAll of the reports were that he wanted to come after LA got Nash. That Kobe stuff came out later from "sources".
But he came and had a press conference where he said "have fun" like 8,000 times and "win a championship" 0 times.
he came because they traded him
he had a list of teams he would sign with on the spot Lakers weren't one of them
By knux-future Go To PostI may be more butthurt over the Lakers flaming out than Lakers-age.LOL. You got our pick. Why do you want us to do well?
give me Russell back you butts
By giririsss Go To PostSeems LMA is more interested in talking basketball than #MystiqueEndorsements.I am not getting my hopes up either, but it is still an interesting turn of events at least McD knows how to keep it entertaining
If your team comes to the meeting with a whole bunch of basketball to talk, then he's more than interested.
I still really don't expect it.
By Vahagn Go To PostIf they don't all get injured and get far in the playoffs, he does. Love was miserable all year too. It's irrelevant.
He tried to force a trade to Houston off rip... he wasn't feeling Kobe as a teammate
RT @WojYahooNBA: Yahoo Sources: Two small market teams have made significant inroads in the pursuit of free agent Greg Monroe: Milwaukee and Portland.
like, why?
like, why?
By psychintellect Go To PostI mean lebron like changes Cleveland's economy.heat stand no chance vs cavs especially with them getting used to each other more this past season.
He made Nike 300M with his coming home campaign.
Fuck I hope we beat them.
By reilo Go To PostRT @WojYahooNBA: Yahoo Sources: Two small market teams have made significant inroads in the pursuit of free agent Greg Monroe: Milwaukee and Portland.your trollin sins
like, why?
By reilo Go To PostRT @WojYahooNBA: Yahoo Sources: Two small market teams have made significant inroads in the pursuit of free agent Greg Monroe: Milwaukee and Portland.
like, why?
I think Monroe would beast in Portland
By Kuma Go To PostAmir Johnson a goon right? I like goons.No
By Kuma Go To PostAmir Johnson a goon right? I like goons.stiff not a goon
By unknown Go To Postheat stand no chance vs cavs especially with them getting used to each other more this past season.Howd we get use to each other. We have never played each other with a health starting 5.
Wade and Bosh never played at the sane time vs them
Wade,bosh, Whiteside
Wade,Dragic,bosh,whiteside
Etc
By pkaz01 Go To PostI am not getting my hopes up either, but it is still an interesting turn of events at least McD knows how to keep it entertainingIt gets weird because the suns are ~71M in cap space now. 13 for Tyson, 14 for Knight ontop of their existing ~44.
So to get LMA they would have to trade. Which means Bledsoe or the morris twins are gone if they got him. Probably more.
By reilo Go To PostRT @WojYahooNBA: Yahoo Sources: Two small market teams have made significant inroads in the pursuit of free agent Greg Monroe: Milwaukee and Portland.I mean you don't think a tentative Monroe agreement would be a solid incentive to entice Aldridge? I mean if he is set on not coming back it doesnt make much sense though.
like, why?
DMC, how could you abandon Millsap and Korver like that :(
Good signing by Toronto though, letting Amir go is a terrible move unless they dump DeMar for an actual good basketball player that is also a big man that defends.
I would have paid Danny Green $20 million more than that >:(
Good signing by Toronto though, letting Amir go is a terrible move unless they dump DeMar for an actual good basketball player that is also a big man that defends.
I would have paid Danny Green $20 million more than that >:(
By psychintellect Go To PostHowd we get use to each other. We have never played each other with a health starting 5.I mean the Cavs got used to each other with all that experience.
Wade and Bosh never played at the sane time vs them
Wade,bosh, Whiteside
Wade,Dragic,bosh,whiteside
Etc
By psychintellect Go To PostHowd we get use to each other. We have never played each other with a health starting 5.I assume he means the Cavs getting used to their new teammates since the final roster didn't get finalized until late in the season.
Wade and Bosh never played at the sane time vs them
Wade,bosh, Whiteside
Wade,Dragic,bosh,whiteside
Etc
LMA in Phoenix makes no sense to me. If he wants to go to a contender, I don't see the pieces that Phoenix has that are an upgrade.
By reilo Go To PostLMA in Phoenix makes no sense to me. If he wants to go to a contender, I don't see the pieces that Phoenix has that are an upgrade.Are we assuming the Morris twins are going to prison in this scenario?
By reilo Go To PostLMA in Phoenix makes no sense to me. If he wants to go to a contender, I don't see the pieces that Phoenix has that are an upgrade.Med staff
By IWMTB19 Go To PostGood signing by Toronto though, letting Amir go is a terrible move unless they dump DeMar for an actual good basketball player that is also a big man that defends.Love amir and hate to see him leave. Cleaned up defensive mistakes even though this year he was less efficient from the previous season. Price was too steep I guess. Will have some affinity for the Celtics
By reilo Go To PostLMA in Phoenix makes no sense to me. If he wants to go to a contender, I don't see the pieces that Phoenix has that are an upgrade.
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Sources: Suns have legitimately closed the gap in pursuit of LaMarcus Aldridge. Tyson Chandler, perimeter talent. They're a real factor.
5:17 PM - 1 Jul 2015
I don't get it either, but hey if Woj says so I can't disagree.
Neither the Morris twins or Tucker (who was LMA's teammate at texas) were there today so I would think they are goners
By rodeoclown Go To PostAre we assuming the Morris twins are going to prison in this scenario?Are we assuming that ancient never-been-healthy Tyson Chandler, Knight, and Bledsoe are upgrades over Portland's players at their position?
By psychintellect Go To PostMed staffHasn't been great the last couple of seasons for them. See Bledsoe and Len.
By rodeoclown Go To PostAre we assuming the Morris twins are going to prison in this scenario?Brandon Knight is gonna be running the offense on that team.
Let that shit sink in.
By rodeoclown Go To PostAre we assuming the Morris twins are going to prison in this scenario?Would clear the cap space needed.