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Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 9:51 pm Post subject:
Not like he'll be of any use to championship contenders. He can't even move properly. _________________ Damian Lillard shatters Dwight Coward's championship dreams:
We need to get Roscoe Smith from the D-League. He can play SF and PF just like Kelly, so there will be minutes for him once we waive Boozer. _________________ You are either in or on your way to the NBA Finals.
Joined: 01 Mar 2004 Posts: 5301 Location: Redondo Beach
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:41 pm Post subject:
I would like to see Boozer waived if it benefits Boozer and his agent, Rob Pelinka (who also represents Kobe, Ed Davis, and Wes Johnson).
The move would benefit the Lakers: creates goodwill with future vet signings, more playing time to develop prospects, less likely to win games due to the lack of a scorer = better draft pick.
However, if Boozer can't do any better this season - meaning that no contending team would pick him up off waivers or in free agency - why not stay in LA, get consistent playing time to showcase your talent for a future contract, and leverage the Laker brand/fanbase? Lakers won't win that many more games the rest of the season anyways - with or without Boozer.
If Pelinka needs a favor either way (keeping or waiving Boozer), I think the Lakers have a chance to throw him a bone. He has helped get Wes Johnson to play for the minimum the last two years (good value for an average NBA player) as well as Ed Davis (who will be looking for a bigger payday this summer). I still think there's a chance in the future for Pelinka steer a seasoned Dante Exum to LA in the future...
Yep. At first I was on the fence, but he can actually play good enough to help this team win a game or 2. Drop him. _________________ "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships."
- Michael Jordan
The buyout season will come soon. He will ask and the Lakers should happily oblige. He's been a good soldier this year after his demotion. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
In all honesty I wouldn't mind having him back next season. Really expected him to be worse and after moving to the bench he's been pretty solid. Still would like him to get waived and chase a ring with a contender.
If Boozer re-signs for his current 3.25mil; we might as well bring him back for one more season. Again, as a stop-gap, since we don't expect the team to be a world-beater anyway.
If Boozer re-signs for his current 3.25mil; we might as well bring him back for one more season. Again, as a stop-gap, since we don't expect the team to be a world-beater anyway.
I think it would come down to, would you pay Ed Davis $4-5m or Boozer $3m (don't bet he'll want this cheap of a contract...I think he will seek 4-6m). _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
If Boozer re-signs for his current 3.25mil; we might as well bring him back for one more season. Again, as a stop-gap, since we don't expect the team to be a world-beater anyway.
I think it would come down to, would you pay Ed Davis $4-5m or Boozer $3m (don't bet he'll want this cheap of a contract...I think he will seek 4-6m).
I don't want Boozer back at all. And why would he want to come back? He should be getting $4-6M as a bench player on a contending team
If Boozer re-signs for his current 3.25mil; we might as well bring him back for one more season. Again, as a stop-gap, since we don't expect the team to be a world-beater anyway.
I think it would come down to, would you pay Ed Davis $4-5m or Boozer $3m (don't bet he'll want this cheap of a contract...I think he will seek 4-6m).
I don't want Boozer back at all. And why would he want to come back? He should be getting $4-6M as a bench player on a contending team
Yeah, I doubt he'll take $3m to be on the bench again on the Lakers. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
If Boozer re-signs for his current 3.25mil; we might as well bring him back for one more season. Again, as a stop-gap, since we don't expect the team to be a world-beater anyway.
I think it would come down to, would you pay Ed Davis $4-5m or Boozer $3m (don't bet he'll want this cheap of a contract...I think he will seek 4-6m).
I don't want Boozer back at all. And why would he want to come back? He should be getting $4-6M as a bench player on a contending team
Yeah, I doubt he'll take $3m to be on the bench again on the Lakers.
If he won't take the 3mil it's no big loss but I wouldn't offer him a penny more.
If Boozer re-signs for his current 3.25mil; we might as well bring him back for one more season. Again, as a stop-gap, since we don't expect the team to be a world-beater anyway.
I think it would come down to, would you pay Ed Davis $4-5m or Boozer $3m (don't bet he'll want this cheap of a contract...I think he will seek 4-6m).
I don't want Boozer back at all. And why would he want to come back? He should be getting $4-6M as a bench player on a contending team
Yeah, I doubt he'll take $3m to be on the bench again on the Lakers.
If he won't take the 3mil it's no big loss but I wouldn't offer him a penny more.
Ironically, he'll want more $ to come off the bench. He has a few years left, not sure he wants to be on a rebuild team for the balance of his career. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
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Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:00 pm Post subject:
I think the Lakers could actually trade Boozer right now, there is a lot of misinformation going on right now regarding his trade status... I wish Coon or emplay would tell us more about his contract situation.
I think the Lakers could actually trade Boozer right now, there is a lot of misinformation going on right now regarding his trade status... I wish Coon or emplay would tell us more about his contract situation.
No there isn't. Bard207 cleared it up. He can't be traded as a Laker. He can be waived. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
Joined: 17 May 2013 Posts: 10949 Location: I wish I knew
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:13 pm Post subject:
yinoma2001 wrote:
No there isn't. Bard207 cleared it up. He can't be traded as a Laker. He can be waived.
I can see that happening, but Boozer knew the Lakers were rebuilding when he joined the team... maybe he wants to play for a ring.... hopefully the Lakers seek his wishes... I don't think there is no point watching Boozer put up stats on this meaningless team.... so there needs to be a common-ground somewhere.
I think the Lakers could actually trade Boozer right now, there is a lot of misinformation going on right now regarding his trade status... I wish Coon or emplay would tell us more about his contract situation.
Here is what Larry Coon has on his CBA Salary Cap FAQ web site.
The waiving team may not re-sign or re-acquire the player for the length of his contract (which includes seasons following an ETO or option), and the claiming team is prohibited from trading the player until the following July 1. If the player is eventually traded, his new team becomes the claiming team.
The above appears to be the same as when I read it the other week, so I would suggest going with it unless Larry posts otherwise in this thread.
No there isn't. Bard207 cleared it up. He can't be traded as a Laker. He can be waived.
I can see that happening, but Boozer knew the Lakers were rebuilding when he joined the team... maybe he wants to play for a ring.... hopefully the Lakers seek his wishes... I don't think there is no point watching Boozer put up stats on this meaningless team.... so there needs to be a common-ground somewhere.
He didn't have a say when we won the bid for him after being amnestied. He didn't choose to sign with us.
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