ESPN: Lakers' offseason allure still strong in today's NBA? (Executive expects Westbrook and Harden to join forces with Lakers)
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:24 pm    Post subject:
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Harden isn't a free agent till 2018. If this guy knows the future he should play the lotto.

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Hope they're ready to backup Clarkson and Russell.


I know! Great, just what we need, 2 more back court players. Meanwhile we have Madsen playing center for us.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:32 pm    Post subject:
Westbrook went to Leuzinger, Lawndale
Harden went to Artesia

So it wouldn't be shocking to me
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:48 pm    Post subject:
Players and agents are just using the Lakers for leverage. Jimmy Butler did it and so did Wade. Harden isn't leaving the Rockets and if Durant stays so will Westbrook.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:56 pm    Post subject:
Looking a few years ahead, some guys I'm interested in getting:

2016: Durant, Conley, Horford, Butler (others I'm sure)
2017: Westbrook
2018: (IIRC) Paul George
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:58 pm    Post subject:
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Players and agents are just using the Lakers for leverage. Jimmy Butler did it and so did Wade. Harden isn't leaving the Rockets and if Durant stays so will Westbrook.


Exactly. Players agents throw the Lakers name next to there player because they know it will create big buzz.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:59 pm    Post subject:
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Dave20 wrote:
Players and agents are just using the Lakers for leverage. Jimmy Butler did it and so did Wade. Harden isn't leaving the Rockets and if Durant stays so will Westbrook.


Exactly. Players agents throw the Lakers name next to there player because they know it will create big buzz.


Just wait until we have 2 max spots next summer. EVERY player in the NBA will be linked.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 1:01 pm    Post subject:
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Dave20 wrote:
Players and agents are just using the Lakers for leverage. Jimmy Butler did it and so did Wade. Harden isn't leaving the Rockets and if Durant stays so will Westbrook.


Exactly. Players agents throw the Lakers name next to there player because they know it will create big buzz.
We just have to wait until Russell and Randle turn into stars, it's the only way I think we can attract FAs.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 1:02 pm    Post subject:
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Dave20 wrote:
Players and agents are just using the Lakers for leverage. Jimmy Butler did it and so did Wade. Harden isn't leaving the Rockets and if Durant stays so will Westbrook.


Exactly. Players agents throw the Lakers name next to there player because they know it will create big buzz.
We just have to wait until Russell and Randle turn into stars, it's the only way I think we can attract FAs.


Yes, but also when Kobe's contract is off the books too. Not b/c people don't want to play alongside him, but b/c it makes it very difficult to rebuild a roster from a cap standpoint.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 1:05 pm    Post subject:
Would be tough for me to root for Harden. Russ I would donate my kidney for.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 1:26 pm    Post subject:
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Westbrook, Harden, KD reunion


as appealing as that sounds, by 2018 I'd expect we have a better backcourt duo in Russell & Clarkson. It will be interesting to see what Westbrook and Harden are like in a few years... will they continue to hone their craft? Or fizzle out ala Agent Zero.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 1:28 pm    Post subject:
Westbrook has had a lot of injuries and surgeries, wouldn't be surprised if he had a rapid decline.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 1:40 pm    Post subject:
Where is the lock thread on this dream joke!

This boards knowledge has fallen as bad as the Lakers roster!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 2:51 pm    Post subject:
Sting wrote:
Should drafted Okafor
well we didn't. Can we move on?
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 4:21 pm    Post subject:
this article sounds like unrealistic. but at least it shows how the Lakers are still very much a desirable destination for players... not the bull crap we've been hearing about the team no longer a premier basketball organization, especially after Howard left, and Melo didn't sign.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 4:26 pm    Post subject:
The truth is: all those executives are already (bleep) their pants. The Lakers will soon be back.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 4:53 pm    Post subject:
Sting wrote:
Should drafted Okafor


Amen
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:08 pm    Post subject:
Drifts wrote:
this article sounds like unrealistic. but at least it shows how the Lakers are still very much a desirable destination for players... not the bull crap we've been hearing about the team no longer a premier basketball organization, especially after Howard left, and Melo didn't sign.


This article may need to add a few more names after next week.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:27 pm    Post subject:
What a lad of crap. No be is coming to the Lakers under this management ... Book it !!!
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:37 pm    Post subject:
This song sounds familiar.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:02 pm    Post subject:
Gonna have to roll with what you got until somehow they get to 45+ wins to attract someone even remotely.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:10 pm    Post subject:
Westbrook AND Harden? (bleep) you ESPN for mocking us while we're down.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:24 pm    Post subject:
lock please
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:27 pm    Post subject:
ok, sure! lol
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:45 pm    Post subject:
The Lakers have been used the last few offseasons.

Notice how its LMA meeting with 7 teams, the Lakers are never the favorites, but we always are mentioned.

We are putting ourselves in that position by stepping up to the plate and swinging for the homeruns though.
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