Paul George hasn't been shopped this summer, if/when, Lakers need to be ready

emplay · Site Staff Joined: 15 Apr 2001 Posts: 25549

Hey all,

Here's my latest at Bleacher Report:

Paul George hasn't been shopped this summer, if/when, Lakers need to have a competitive roster ready

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2714001-when-paul-george-becomes-available-la-lakers-better-have-a-legit-squad-in-place

Cheers,

Eric
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Inspector Gadget · Retired Number Joined: 18 Apr 2016 Posts: 46675

I like your last tidbit about PG13 not coming, isn't the end. I would love to get PG13 but I think if a team like Houston trades for him, he will opt to stay there since the Rockets will have a better roster situation then the Lakers.

Dr. Funkbot · Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 11:13 am Post subject:

Yay! An article and not a podcast!
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LaxT · Star Player Joined: 23 Sep 2002 Posts: 2536

If I understand it right, the Lakers currently do not have 30M cap space in 2018. They need to 1) clear Clarkson or 2) stretch MozDeng. Even then they do not have space to keep Randle after signing PG13.

Therefore, assuming MozDeng stays, the best choice is still a trade before the deadline with a package of Randle +Clarkson. Otherwise, they need to trade Clarkson for possibly a pick and/or expiring contract so signing PG outright becomes a truly feasible option.

As much as the team may want to keep the whole young core together, it is just difficult to fit all of them into the cap.

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emplay · Site Staff Joined: 15 Apr 2001 Posts: 25549

Keeping Mozdeng - probably have to decide between Clarkson and Randle if they want to sign PG outright.

Can trim some space by getting out of Mozdeng that can allow for Clarkson/Randle - but likely costs a good pick - better than a 28 - and/or a valuable player
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Zubolo · Starting Rotation Joined: 09 Jun 2017 Posts: 402

Hello our resident Cap Guru (Emplay). So lets just say hypothetically the Pacers get desperate and trade PG13 to the Lakers for a package involving Jordan Clarkson, Mosgov and picks (they include Jefferson's expiring deal; team option, 2018).

Would the Lakers be in position to offer Westbrook the max in 2018 if they opted to stretch out Deng? (assuming Westbrook does not sign an extension with OKC of course and opts out at the end of 2018)

Dr. Funkbot · Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:49 am Post subject:

More articles, thank you Sir!
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emplay · Site Staff Joined: 15 Apr 2001 Posts: 25549

let's just say if the Lakers need to find a way to get George and another max player they can - how doesn't really matter - it's feasible but such things often depend on other teams cooperating which is far less likely
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Zubolo · Starting Rotation Joined: 09 Jun 2017 Posts: 402

Mosgov, 28th pick, future 1st (2020) and Jordan Clarkson for Paul George and AL Jefferson (expiring). Stretch provision Deng.

I guess that should create extra cap room for another max player.

Either that or I am fine just seasoning our current players and adding PG13 to the mix. Not sure that gets us past GS though for at least another 2-3 years.

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Chase.button07 · Star Player Joined: 19 Feb 2017 Posts: 4996

i would try to trade our 2020 1st, 3 2nd(2 from calderon + our 2nd next) year to get out of Deng's contract
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unleasHell · Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 10:01 am Post subject:

By George, you're right emplay..
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emplay · Site Staff Joined: 15 Apr 2001 Posts: 25549

Chase.button07 - thx, not sure how the wrong number got in there - fixed
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Tony Anapolis · Star Player Joined: 05 Jan 2015 Posts: 3331

Nobodies going to take the chance of trading for George. Except first Cleveland or LA.

VocabuLaker · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:55 pm Post subject:

I think we are ready now