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Should we trade for Westbrook? |
Yes. Can't pass him up and assume he comes. |
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KindCrippler2000 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:14 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | My initial inclination is to say no trade. Wait. But I'm concerned about the FO acting in desperation. |
Have they even made a single desperate move yet? |
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The Lebrons Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:14 am Post subject: |
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I'd try to trade for another star to entice Westbrook. |
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Dave20 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:14 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | Dave20 wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | Dave20 wrote: | Russell will have to be included in any Westbrook deal. |
We could wait until JC is tradeable IIRC in December. | Presti would want D'Lo. He's on a cheap contract for many years. |
And a reason why the lakers should wait for next year or trade other assets including future picks if they have to trade. Don't need JC and WB. Too much overkill for similar styled (though JC is not a contact player) player. | We should wait but the FO is unpredictable. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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lakerfan2012 wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | Dave20 wrote: | Russell will have to be included in any Westbrook deal. |
We could wait until JC is tradeable IIRC in December. |
OKC likely wants DLO, not JC. They will ask for Ingram too. Be smart Lakers. Don't trade for Westbrook. |
Yup. In that case no way.
I'd wait and see if something like JC/Randle/future picks are enough ( when JC is tradeable). _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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GonzagaAlum Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:15 am Post subject: |
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Folks... I don't know if you have heard but DURANT, CURRY, THOMPSON, GREEN, IGGY are all on the same team.
Like on one team not in NBA 2k.
You don't trade anyone younger than those guys at this point... You develop them. The west is on lockdown for 3-5 years. _________________ How can I get a copy of a Laker game played on Sunday, March 11, 2001 Sonics/Lakers? If you know PM me please
I would be willing to pay you for it. |
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Denny_Russo Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:17 am Post subject: |
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GonzagaAlum wrote: | Folks... I don't know if you have heard but DURANT, CURRY, THOMPSON, GREEN, IGGY are all on the same team.
Like on one team not in NBA 2k.
You don't trade anyone younger than those guys at this point... You develop them. The west is on lockdown for 3-5 years. |
Good thing no one here a general manager. They trade away Ingram and Russell for a team that get killed by the Warriors in the playoffs next 3-4 years. _________________ Yi Jianlian Fanboy. Respect The Chair.
Starting anew. I'm retiring my main. |
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dont_be_a_wuss Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:18 am Post subject: |
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Make a deal centered around Westbrook and Sabonis. |
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nickuku Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:19 am Post subject: |
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GS has the west on lock. Why would we throw away assets for have zero shot at a title? makes no sense. _________________ Don't let perfect be the enemy of good |
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umanasibo Starting Rotation
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:19 am Post subject: |
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GonzagaAlum wrote: | Folks... I don't know if you have heard but DURANT, CURRY, THOMPSON, GREEN, IGGY are all on the same team.
Like on one team not in NBA 2k.
You don't trade anyone younger than those guys at this point... You develop them. The west is on lockdown for 3-5 years. |
Pretty much. You bide your time and hope the young talent begins to emerge when GS is on the decline, before you go after the Westbrooks and other franchise-level talents. |
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DaMuleRules Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:21 am Post subject: Re: Should the Lakers Trade for Westbrook? |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | With KD going to the Warriors Westbrook is all but gone. I would prefer to sign him outright as a FA but we've seen that 5th year come into play (though ironically KD/horford out).
Thoughts? |
I don't see how a trade gets the Lakers anywhere. By the time they put together pieces for Westbrook they have gutted their future. And Westbrook with what is leftover isn't doing anything in regards to competing
. _________________ You thought God was an architect, now you know
He’s something like a pipe bomb ready to blow
And everything you built that’s all for show
goes up in flames
In 24 frames
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Man, do those lyrics resonate right now |
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D-Shiznit Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:22 am Post subject: |
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Yup trade for Westbrook, and then got Boogie in here. Can't be sitting on our hands and watch other franchises get better. Th whole wait and rebuild like Sam Hinke route is a crap shoot. |
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kikanga Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:22 am Post subject: |
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I was pissed when I heard about Durant to GS.
But now that I'm thinking about it. I don't mind.
Now Curry will never get "best player ever" talk again. Since the roster is so stacked.
And Lebron won't win next year, that's for sure. _________________ "Every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better” |
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GonzagaAlum Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:23 am Post subject: |
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12 Laker fans are so far not thinking this through.
If the Lakers could get Lebron right now, they still would get swept. If they could get Lebron and Wade also joined at the minimum and Pau... they might win 2 games - doubtful. But they might. _________________ How can I get a copy of a Laker game played on Sunday, March 11, 2001 Sonics/Lakers? If you know PM me please
I would be willing to pay you for it. |
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DaMuleRules Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:23 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | RusselDoeee01 wrote: | Trade for him this year if we can trade for Boogie as well.
Russel for cousins. Ingram for Westbrook.
Do it mitch |
Ugh on cousins. Keep Ingram.
Man what an opening for the Lakers. Maybe Russ says only team he wants is the Lakers. |
Why would he say that? _________________ You thought God was an architect, now you know
He’s something like a pipe bomb ready to blow
And everything you built that’s all for show
goes up in flames
In 24 frames
Jason Isbell
Man, do those lyrics resonate right now |
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KingKobe20 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:24 am Post subject: |
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I'd trade for him Absolutely if there were assurances he would resign with us.
Dangelo and Julius would be a great rebuilding block for OKC as well. But there is no way he could give us assurance he would resign so NO. _________________ "Tryin' to get that Kobe number, One Over Jordan"
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LakerFan1977 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:24 am Post subject: |
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I agree with waiting till Westbrook is a free agent, if we trade away a package of DLO or Randle or JC you basically nullify drafting and teaching them without seeing how they develop together without Kobe and without injury, Westbrook I'm sure will have us on his list if we can somehow sneak into that 8th playoff seed, which I believe is possible under optimum conditions, plus with our core intact other free agents would find interest if Westbrook does, superstars will start to take interest as soon as we have a winning record _________________ Hambuger! The cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast |
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Denny_Russo Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:24 am Post subject: |
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D-Shiznit wrote: | Yup trade for Westbrook, and then got Boogie in here. Can't be sitting on our hands and watch other franchises get better. Th whole wait and rebuild like Sam Hinke route is a crap shoot. |
so warriors should have traded Curry and Green 4 years ago? _________________ Yi Jianlian Fanboy. Respect The Chair.
Starting anew. I'm retiring my main. |
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lakersken80 Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:25 am Post subject: |
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The entire city of Seattle is happy right now. |
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nickuku Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:25 am Post subject: |
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KingKobe20 wrote: | I'd trade for him Absolutely if there were assurances he would resign with us.
Dangelo and Julius would be a great rebuilding block for OKC as well. But there is no way he could give us assurance he would resign so NO. |
What makes you think we can compete with westbrook and a bunch of leftovers? And even if we were to make the trade DLO is probably the last or 2nd to last guy to be involved in any deal. _________________ Don't let perfect be the enemy of good |
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ShowtimeDynasty_24/7 Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:28 am Post subject: |
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We have to bring a bonafide start to entice Westbrook but I think its possible... Demarcus Cousins is the guy I would try to get. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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DaMuleRules wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | RusselDoeee01 wrote: | Trade for him this year if we can trade for Boogie as well.
Russel for cousins. Ingram for Westbrook.
Do it mitch |
Ugh on cousins. Keep Ingram.
Man what an opening for the Lakers. Maybe Russ says only team he wants is the Lakers. |
Why would he say that? |
With him I wouldn't be surprised actually. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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KobeRe-Loaded Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:29 am Post subject: |
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The Lakers do have the leverage in this situation.
1. Westbrook has 1 year left
2. Lakers have the cap space
3. Careless whispers into the ears of the Wasserman people
4. Westbrook family aka MOMMA WESTBROOK _________________ #11/08/16 America became GREAT again
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RusselDoeee01 Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:29 am Post subject: |
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Just swapping Dlo and Westrbook wouldnt make us contenders. If the Lakers want to win THIS YEAR. They need to get Cousins as well..
Westbrook
Clarkson
Deng
Randle
Cousins
This is a lineup that can contend, especially with the talent on the bench we have |
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KobeRe-Loaded Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:31 am Post subject: |
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RusselDoeee01 wrote: | Just swapping Dlo and Westrbook wouldnt make us contenders. If the Lakers want to win THIS YEAR. They need to get Cousins as well..
Westbrook
Clarkson
Deng
Randle
Mozgov
This is a lineup that can contend, especially with the talent on the bench we have |
You don't need Cousins. _________________ #11/08/16 America became GREAT again
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Vancouver Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:31 am Post subject: |
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Not if it means giving up everything we've acquired. _________________ Music is my medicine |
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