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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 12:30 pm    Post subject: Rumor: Lakers potentially eyeing Quincy Miller?; Update: Impresses in workout

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Lakers Rumors: Quincy Miller a late roster addition?

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Rodger Bohn @rodgerbohn
The #Lakers, #Rockets, #Kings and #Grizzlies are amongst teams to expect interest in Quincy Miller.Hasnt officially been released yet.


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So, apparently, to no one's surprise, @ShamsCharania was right, as Quincy Miller is tweeting about cleaning out his locker. @jmorton78



Miller is entering his third year in the league, assuming he makes a team. Drafted with the eighth pick in the second round, the Baylor product struggled to find minutes for the Nuggets, playing in only 59 games over his two seasons and scoring just 266 points, 4.5 points a contest.

However, he showed some flashes last season, putting up a 19-point, 6-rebound, 3-assist game against the Houston Rockets and managing a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds as well.

With the Lakers small forward role pretty barren, Miller could be a target. As is, the Lakers roster is at the maximum, but guard Wayne Ellington could be cut once he recovers from the concussion he received in a collision during the last preseason game Friday night.
http://lakeshowlife.com/2014/10/25/lakers-rumors-quincy-miller-late-roster-addition/


21 year old 6'9-10 small forward that plays defense.


He in his career as of right now hasn't found his NBA groove.

In my opinion he seems to have improved somewhat going into this year, at least in some aspects from what I saw in pre-season, once more it's pre-season.

I don't know if he would be the spectacular impact player.

What I do know is what he does try defensively and is 21 and still has a lot of growing left to do in this league, and would be worth it if he did it here.

In the absence and unknown future of Xavier Henry and in the complete disappearance of Wayne Ellington now as well due to injury, it may be worth gambling on Miller as he is an actual three that plays defense.

No he is not better than Wesley Johnson. But he fits a current need for our bench.

He also would probably be available for cheap. Likely less than the vets min if we were to take a run at him.


If we land him it's important to understand what to expect..

Don't expect him to take the league by storm, but do expect that he could potentially fill a gap the Lakers currently don't have in the absence of X, a slasher to the basket that can occasionally hit three pointers.

So if given the choice, I would pick getting him over keeping Ellington, particularly while we're waiting to see if X is ever going to come back or be what he was.

Yes Byron would like his defense

1:36 - 1:45, 3:28

I'm sure there's many people that followed him better than I have and I'd like to hear your thoughts.

And yes, if he makes the team, this video will be flooded with comments as the reason why




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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 12:36 pm    Post subject:

Hum, thinking of rolling the dice?
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 12:36 pm    Post subject:

Who would he replace on the team? Would ellington be cut when he gets healthy?
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 12:37 pm    Post subject:

"Potentially" is the key word. He will likely be released and due to the appearance that the Lakers are short at SF, the conclusion is being made that the Lakers might be interested. I don't know a lot about him, but if he can shoot I say give him a look.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 12:42 pm    Post subject:

Rivershow wrote:
Who would he replace on the team? Would ellington be cut when he gets healthy?


Probably Ellington once his concussion passes, that is if no other team has picked him(Miller) up by then.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 12:43 pm    Post subject:

Yes please.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 12:43 pm    Post subject:

I remember the Lakers were trying to trade up for either Quincy Miller or Perry Jones in that draft. I'm sure they'll be interested this time as well due to the need at SF
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 12:44 pm    Post subject:

Some Laker fans want Mitch to sign this guy. I don't know about this guy though. I want Mitch to sign Aaron Craft.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 12:47 pm    Post subject:

Craft isn't worth signing. I would prefer to just roll with Clarkson as my 3rd PG.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 12:51 pm    Post subject:

I'd rather test him out than keep Ellington.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 1:14 pm    Post subject:

Quincy Miller balling in tight leggings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lmm5eUqaPA



Would be a huge upgrade to Wesley Johnson.


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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 1:16 pm    Post subject:

i know they wanted him during the draft along with the guy in OKC.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 1:23 pm    Post subject:

venturalakersfan wrote:
Craft isn't worth signing. I would prefer to just roll with Clarkson as my 3rd PG.


Seems JJ is also in his way out of Mnni...
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 1:24 pm    Post subject:

Yes, sign him up.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 1:55 pm    Post subject:

Just pay Ellington and cut him. If they really don't plan on keeping him and if there is someone you want, just do it. I would add that Lakers hopefully get the injury exemption, giving them some flexibility and potentially could add two players if for example Ellington is in fact released.

Team could use a PG or combo guard with ability to guard 1-2; Running some triangle & princeton sets will de-emphasize pure PG skills it is really defense and perimeter shooting that the Lakers need.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 2:06 pm    Post subject:

one of the 76ers beat writers @tmoore76ers:

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The Nuggets reportedly plan to release 6-9 small forward Quincy Miller. Miller, a slender third-year pro, is the type of young, athletic player who could interest the Sixers.
Brown said the Sixers are “open” to improving the roster via all possible ways.


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The Sixers will have the first shot at Miller, should he hit waivers, as they had the worst record in the NBA last season.

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 2:08 pm    Post subject:

Quincy Miller....a poor man's version of both Lamar Odom and Kevin Durant.

I really hope the lakers sign this guy. A small forward that can also be a stretch forward...
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 2:17 pm    Post subject:

laker_guerilla wrote:
one of the 76ers beat writers @tmoore76ers:

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Waiver watch
The Nuggets reportedly plan to release 6-9 small forward Quincy Miller. Miller, a slender third-year pro, is the type of young, athletic player who could interest the Sixers.
Brown said the Sixers are “open” to improving the roster via all possible ways.


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The Sixers will have the first shot at Miller, should he hit waivers, as they had the worst record in the NBA last season.


eff that poor excuse for a franchise. Effing Tankers!
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 2:26 pm    Post subject:

Freaking Ellington is probably gonna stop us from signing this guy... he looks really solid looking at his highlights.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 2:42 pm    Post subject:

K0BEE 2.0 wrote:
Freaking Ellington is probably gonna stop us from signing this guy... he looks really solid looking at his highlights.


yea. It's our dumb luck.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 4:11 pm    Post subject:

K0BEE 2.0 wrote:
Freaking Ellington is probably gonna stop us from signing this guy... he looks really solid looking at his highlights.


More on McLemore for always gambling the passing lane and throwing his body around wrecklessly than anything.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 4:37 pm    Post subject:

K0BEE 2.0 wrote:
Freaking Ellington is probably gonna stop us from signing this guy... he looks really solid looking at his highlights.


No, he won't. But I doubt that stops you from complaining about it.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 4:51 pm    Post subject:

LakersForever123 wrote:
Quincy Miller....a poor man's version of both Lamar Odom and Kevin Durant.

I really hope the lakers sign this guy. A small forward that can also be a stretch forward...

He dunks way more than those two, but they are better shooters.
He reminds me more of Keon Clark, who came off the bench for those successful Sacramento years.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 4:59 pm    Post subject:

LakerLand247 wrote:
Quincy Miller balling in tight leggings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lmm5eUqaPA



Would be a huge upgrade to Wesley Johnson.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 7:45 pm    Post subject:

Miller has an amazing skill set. He was the #1 rated recruit in High School going into his senior season but tore his ACL and missed the whole year.
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