Do the Lakers Need a Trade to Survive Their Injuries, or Is Patience the Key?

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

Hey All,

Latest @BleacherReport Do the Lakers Need a Trade to Survive Their Injuries, or Is Patience the Key?
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2812696-do-the-lakers-need-a-trade-to-survive-their-injuries-or-is-patience-the-key

Cheers,

EP
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70sdude · Star Player Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 4567

Funny use of the "survive" concept. The team and franchise will survive the season, not matter what.

The Lakers had so little chance of making noise in the playoffs as configured that making a talent move now (one to sustain a futile in-season push) seems very short-sighted and ill-advised. Complete the journey this season without a desperate trade is what I advise.

32 · Retired Number Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Posts: 73062

Thanks Eric. Good read.
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Inspector Gadget · Retired Number Joined: 18 Apr 2016 Posts: 46639

Thanks emplay....

Inspector Gadget · Retired Number Joined: 18 Apr 2016 Posts: 46639

Seems like there is a good chance we trade for Gibson this is like your 4th article mentioning Taj Gibson lol

drae · Franchise Player Joined: 13 Nov 2018 Posts: 16144

I think last game might be good popping a few egos. Like, I got the feeling they were getting a bit cocky with such a good record, but without Lebron and Rondo they will get an idea of how much more developing they have to do before they can be considered a great core by themselves. Kings game was hard, and they're just an average team in the West.

Next up Clippers. Let's see if we can get a W. No trade for Gibson please *wrinkles nose*

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unleasHell · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 7:24 am Post subject:

I say, don't panic, no trades, and wait for LeBron, sure they may be at .500 before he gets back, but gotta stick to the plan...!
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Zubolo · Starting Rotation Joined: 09 Jun 2017 Posts: 402

Question Emplay - Lets say towards the trade deadline, Orlando is clearly out of the playoff picture and are certain that their long term plan is to develop Bamba and not resign Vucevic, would you do this trade:

Send KCP (assuming he agrees to it), Stephenson, Beasley, Zubac and a 2019 1st round pick to Orlando for Vucevic and Terrence Ross? Push comes to shove a 2022 2nd round pick?

I know the Lakers want to preserve all future picks in the event of an AD deal, but do you make this deal if you are the Lakers for a better shot at going deeper in the playoffs? I've been personally debating this.

And lets say you achieve this if you're the Lakers, would it be a good idea to start Vucevic over McGee? We lose shotblocking but gain floor spacing and better decision making from the center position, which will open up driving lanes for BI in particular.

Zubolo · Starting Rotation Joined: 09 Jun 2017 Posts: 402

^^ I am thinking push comes to shove, Vucevic can be included in a trade package for AD when the time comes, either as a S&T in the offseason or during the 2019-2020 regular season (post Dec-15).

New Orleans can get BI, Vucevic, Josh Hart and future picks for AD and Solomon Hill.

Bear in mind the Vooch is still only 28 and is averaging 18ppg, 12rpg, 4apg, 1bpg, 53% FG, 38% 3PFG and would probably be our best candidate to take technical free throws at 81% from the line.

chekmatex4 · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 4:42 pm Post subject:

While Lakers are a playoff team this year, I don't think a trade this year would maximize the assets and cap space they have available. A trade for AD would make them contenders but the team can be made even better if you wait a year to use 2019 cap space for a free agent signing.

My opinion is not to trade for any of our assets this year for a slight improvement. Instead, we should try to gather assets by trading players like KCP while maintaining our 2019 cap space.

In 2019, we can sign a max free agent and still make a trade with our assets. This will get us closer to the Big 3 plan instead of trading this season for a Duo. Patience friends.

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JIFISH · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 10:05 am Post subject:

Back in the late 50s and early 60s, there was a duo of female singers named Patience and Prudence, and I'd say their names are both the keys to how the Lakers should proceed.

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chekmatex4 · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:46 pm Post subject:

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

I don't expect the Lakers to give up anything that might be needed for Anthony Davis to get anyone else basically, unless it's a lateral move (KCP/Ariza) - I could be wrong but we'll see
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UKUGA · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 8:32 am Post subject:

Ariza seems like a good possibility with Wall now out for the season, and the Wizards needing to enter go full-on tank mode.

GOODRICH25 · Star Player Joined: 17 Jun 2017 Posts: 3366

i thought this was another poll thread, what a relief
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