By Branduil Go To PostTyson is probably regretting not waiting for the Jordan sign-and-trade opportunity.
He already has a ring. He just wanted to get payed.
By Dark PhaZe Go To Postyea , I always underrate themIf they add some outside shooting, I think the Southwest goes:
Spurs
Grizz
Rockets
Mavs
Pelis
Grizz with a healthy Allen and Conley would have made that Dubs series closer than it was.
So Cavs don't get better. Hawks don't get better. Heat get better. Warriors get worse. Spurs get significantly better. Warriors stay the same. Barring injury, chip still coming from the west.
By K@do Go To PostLakers are embarrassed again. The fact they went all in for lma just shows how out of touch they are. Come next summer, the''ll strike out in the Durant campaign.It's cool.. The sooner Jim is out of the picture, the better.
I really think they're low balling free agents, and not commit long tern because of durant
As least we have some promising rookies to look forward to.
By lovingsteam Go To PostSo Cavs don't get better. Hawks don't get better. Heat get better. Warriors get worse. Spurs get significantly better. Warriors stay the same. Barring injury, chip still coming from the west.What
By psychintellect Go To PostWhatI think he meant the Clippers.
By psychintellect Go To PostWhat
Meant Wizards
By linsivvi Go To PostI think he meant the Clippers.
Them too.
By Dark PhaZe Go To Posti think when the wolves are good rodeo will be pretty bearableI only really revel in the Wolves success when I don't like an opponent. Like, I won't lie, I really enjoy Rubio lighting Lillard up last year because I don't like Lillard and I find Portland fans tend to be particularly annoying and dismissive. I think this started for me because they booed Kevin Love for years.
fuck around and let giri wield some real power though?
*shudders*
If they're a lot worse than us going forward, it probably won't have the same feel to it for me, though.
By Red Blaster Go To Posti think losing demare is offset by acquiring splitter and allowing horford to play the 4Yeah, they actually have some really nice frontcourt depth now. They still lack a difference-maker on offense but they didn't really get worse.
By Red Blaster Go To Posti think losing demare is offset by acquiring splitter and allowing horford to play the 4
Replacing Antic with Splitter and losing Carrol is a loss overall.
By Branduil Go To PostYeah, they actually have some really nice frontcourt depth now. They still lack a difference-maker on offense but they didn't really get worse.Losing Carrol is a huge loss.
Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA 18s18 seconds ago
Sources: Cleveland hasn't only worked itself into contention for David West, Cavs took slight lead on Spurs. Pop isn't done recruiting yet.
GM Bron working the phones
Sources: Cleveland hasn't only worked itself into contention for David West, Cavs took slight lead on Spurs. Pop isn't done recruiting yet.
GM Bron working the phones
By Red Blaster Go To Posti think losing demare is offset by acquiring splitter and allowing horford to play the 4wtf? and what? put Millsap at the 3?
Splitter ain't starting
By SamuraiX- Go To Postwtf? and what? put Millsap at the 3?
Splitter ain't starting
in the playoffs he will
By D'Moris Russell Go To PostBiyombo to RapsBah.
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Jazz talking to Raul Neto right now.
His stats overseas last year were trash so I'm not expecting much other than him being better than Trey Burke, but still.
His stats overseas last year were trash so I'm not expecting much other than him being better than Trey Burke, but still.
By lovingsteam Go To PostSo Cavs don't get better. Hawks don't get better. Heat get better. Warriors get worse. Spurs get significantly better. Warriors stay the same. Barring injury, chip still coming from the west.The fuck....
I know Biyombo is a good rim protector, but he really has worse hands than Kwame Brown. I guess I just don't get it.
By D'Moris Russell Go To PostBiyombo to Raps
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LA's front office ain't shit. If they tank and lose their pick due to not getting top 3, they're going to be in shit shape lmao.
By harSon Go To PostLA's front office ain't shit. If they tank and lose their pick due to not getting top 3, they're going to be in shit shape lmao.
We still have 3 young high ceiling players on the roster, getting 4th overall and handing it to Philly would be godawful, but LA wouldn't be ruined because of it.
I mean, the Lakers are pretty easily the worst team in the NBA looking at the roster right now so they still have a good shot at keeping their top 3 pick.
By Forever Go To PostHave the Lakers signed anyone yet?nope.
mitch and jim show put all their eggs in one basket again this year.
no way they are this inept.
i wager their gameplay was LMA or tank for top 3 pick.
By D'Moris Russell Go To PostWe still have 3 young high ceiling players on the roster, getting 4th overall and handing it to Philly would be godawful, but LA wouldn't be ruined because of it.
It's going to be extremely difficult for LA to rebuild if they lose that 2016 pick. You're going to have to convince two marquee players to take the plunge together next season, which is no easy task, since I don't see anyone signing with the Lakers by themselves with hopes that they turn it around in the near future. And the Free Agent pools not too hot either. Whose even available? Durant, Harford, Noah, Al Jefferson, Batum, Conley...? It's not too impressive of a list.
Luca Brasi, A respectable lakers insider over on LG had some intel:
edit:
Opps, i'll link it instead, its trax long so i'll spare mobile users.
http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=170920&postdays;=0&postorder;=asc&start;=48550
i have no confidence in the Buss kids anymore. sell the team
bring back the Logo to run the joint.
edit:
Opps, i'll link it instead, its trax long so i'll spare mobile users.
http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=170920&postdays;=0&postorder;=asc&start;=48550
i have no confidence in the Buss kids anymore. sell the team
bring back the Logo to run the joint.
By IWMTB19 Go To PostI mean, the Lakers are pretty easily the worst team in the NBA looking at the roster right now so they still have a good shot at keeping their top 3 pick.Well, they're in the conversation for the worst team, because the Sixers are going to be god awful again. But I'm assuming that's the plan now.
By rodeoclown Go To PostWell, they're in the conversation for the worst team, because the Sixers are going to be god awful again. But I'm assuming that's the plan now.
Lakers better hope Kobe goes down with an injury early into the season, because I could see Kobe/Randle/Russel/Clarkson winning some games.
Looking at the bottom 10 from last year:
1. Minny - will improve by maybe 10 wins
2. KNICKS - probably better but still bad
3. Sixers - tankball will continue
4. Lakers - still a bottom five team
5. Magic - Should improve. Skiles normally makes a difference in his first two years before everyone burns out
6. Kings - WHO KNOWS
7. Nuggets - Malone will make a difference, but roster might get gutted. Small improvement
8. Pistons - Should really be better and playoff hunt in east
9. Hornets - Feeling they might drop off
10. Heat - if healthy, playoffs. if not, roughly the same
So Lakers and Sixers should be in the mix again for worst team. Knicks did get a couple of players and a healthy Melo might add some more wins. Some team will decide to tank first and probably end up sub 20 wins, but I'd think the Lakers, as their roster is now, will hang around the bottom 3 in order to keep their pick.
1. Minny - will improve by maybe 10 wins
2. KNICKS - probably better but still bad
3. Sixers - tankball will continue
4. Lakers - still a bottom five team
5. Magic - Should improve. Skiles normally makes a difference in his first two years before everyone burns out
6. Kings - WHO KNOWS
7. Nuggets - Malone will make a difference, but roster might get gutted. Small improvement
8. Pistons - Should really be better and playoff hunt in east
9. Hornets - Feeling they might drop off
10. Heat - if healthy, playoffs. if not, roughly the same
So Lakers and Sixers should be in the mix again for worst team. Knicks did get a couple of players and a healthy Melo might add some more wins. Some team will decide to tank first and probably end up sub 20 wins, but I'd think the Lakers, as their roster is now, will hang around the bottom 3 in order to keep their pick.
Dawgs we have NO point guards on the roster.
Yeah we big as shit and have dudes who kinda sorta can shoot but if you can't even get across half court who cares
Yeah we big as shit and have dudes who kinda sorta can shoot but if you can't even get across half court who cares
By knux-future Go To PostDawgs we have NO point guards on the roster.we have an all-rookie pg and we need bigs.
Yeah we big as shit and have dudes who kinda sorta can shoot but if you can't even get across half court who cares
i wonder...hmmm
By K@do Go To Postwe have an all-rookie pg and we need bigs.
i wonder...hmmm
sure Russell for Okafor.
do it Mitch
By knux-future Go To PostDawgs we have NO point guards on the roster.Look no further than last year's Wolves for evidence of this. They were playing at a 30 win clip when Ricky was on the floor. 8-52 when he sat. That's unfathomably bad. You definitely need at least competency at the point.
Yeah we big as shit and have dudes who kinda sorta can shoot but if you can't even get across half court who cares
By knux-future Go To PostDawgs we have NO point guards on the roster.all is well knux
Yeah we big as shit and have dudes who kinda sorta can shoot but if you can't even get across half court who cares
ya'll quick to shit on nik now but he gonna look like he should've gone Top 5 in 2014's draft after next season
By K@do Go To PostLuca Brasi, A respectable lakers insider over on LG had some intel:
edit:
Opps, i'll link it instead, its trax long so i'll spare mobile users.
http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=170920&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=48550
i have no confidence in the Buss kids anymore. sell the team
bring back the Logo to run the joint.
No, I am pretty sure Laker fans deserve this.
By harSon Go To PostIt's going to be extremely difficult for LA to rebuild if they lose that 2016 pick. You're going to have to convince two marquee players to take the plunge together next season, which is no easy task, since I don't see anyone signing with the Lakers by themselves with hopes that they turn it around in the near future. And the Free Agent pools not too hot either. Whose even available? Durant, Harford, Noah, Al Jefferson, Batum, Conley...? It's not too impressive of a list.
It'll be harder for sure, but LA is in alright position long term if their young guys reach their potential.
It's easier to convince 2 great players to come together on an average roster than just one. 2016 free agent class is better than this one that passed. -shrug- I"m not too worried honestly.
By harSon Go To PostLakers better hope Kobe goes down with an injury early into the season, because I could see Kobe/Randle/Russel/Clarkson winning some games.
Yea, like 20 whole american games.
By etiolation Go To PostNo, I am pretty sure Laker fans deserve this.
By etiolation Go To PostNo, I am pretty sure Laker fans deserve this.yep
By etiolation Go To PostNo, I am pretty sure Laker fans deserve this.see, this is why the kangs are where they are now,
kingsfans attracting mad karma on themselves.
By D'Moris Russell Go To PostBiyombo to Rapsmeh.
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whatever NBA-slaent
I can't right now
somewhere somehow colangelo is eating a bag of dicks
Lin's relationship with Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons from their days as teammates in Houston, sources said, has kept Dallas in the race despite its lack of financial flexibility. Parsons, of course, had a huge hand in the recruiting of DeAndre Jordan to the Mavericks in the richest free-agent score in team history.
Is Parsons the most liked guy in the NBA?