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strong9
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| Meanwhile, Cavs fans are reenergized by the supposed rumor that LeBron prefers to stay in Cleveland as well as those about a package for Kawhi. Goes to show you, until actual developments, each fanbase can find something to hold on to even if directly contradictory to another. Let the fun continue. |
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dont_be_a_wuss
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| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Just did some recon...drove by LeBrons new house. He is definitely living there right now. Also drove by his old LA house and it doesn’t seem anyone lives there. |
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DrumR
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| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Probably the worse kept secret in the NBA right now. Even CP3 has apparently told people he's LA bound. |
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Judah
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| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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| waterman40 wrote: | Eric P. had an interesting take (which he said is only his pure speculation) on Hollywood Hoops. That with Lebron coming here, Eric would not at all be surprised to see KCP back here, even at the expense of Randle. Well, I would be surprised, we would look like:
Lonzo/#25 or cheap vet. PG
PG13/Hart
Ingram/KCP
Lebron/whoever
Lopez/Zubac or Bryant
That's a lot of flexibilty with wings and defensive minded guys. |
I don't see them prioritizing KCP over Randle. What Randle brings to the table would not only be more valuable to the Lakers, but mobile bigs like him are more valuable in the league today overall. Also, would KCP really return to come off the bench? Cant see that happening at all either.
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Omar Little
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| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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| dont_be_a_wuss wrote: | | Just did some recon...drove by LeBrons new house. He is definitely living there right now. Also drove by his old LA house and it doesn’t seem anyone lives there. |
You be careful now. The difference between recon and a stalker is thin...
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DrumR
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| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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| KCP will be a late signing in FA for someone again. After giving up all that money he's gonna be looking for a payday and stability. Maybe the way we stood by him during his sentence will count for something but I would be surprised. |
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dont_be_a_wuss
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| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Omar Little wrote: | | dont_be_a_wuss wrote: | | Just did some recon...drove by LeBrons new house. He is definitely living there right now. Also drove by his old LA house and it doesn’t seem anyone lives there. |
You be careful now. The difference between recon and a stalker is thin... |
Just a little star tour. I hope you’re not his security guard. |
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audioaxes
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| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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| waterman40 wrote: | Eric P. had an interesting take (which he said is only his pure speculation) on Hollywood Hoops. That with Lebron coming here, Eric would not at all be surprised to see KCP back here, even at the expense of Randle. Well, I would be surprised, we would look like:
Lonzo/#25 or cheap vet. PG
PG13/Hart
Ingram/KCP
Lebron/whoever
Lopez/Zubac or Bryant
That's a lot of flexibilty with wings and defensive minded guys. |
nah, by the end of the season Hart as a rookie was a better version of KCP at his best. No need for him.
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El Seano
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Have we now crossed the line from speculating on wild rumours to driving slowly past his house with dark sunglasses on?
Can we post IG on a bench across the street reading a newspaper with eye-holes cut in it?
EDIT: When is the player option opt in date? Has that already been and gone?
EDIT THE SECOND: Sorry, coffee hasn't kicked in yet this morning. It's June 24th. |
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dont_be_a_wuss
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| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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| El Seano wrote: | Have we now crossed the line from speculating on wild rumours to driving slowly past his house with dark sunglasses on?
Can we post IG on a bench across the street reading a newspaper with eye-holes cut in it?
EDIT: When is the player option opt in date? Has that already been and gone?
EDIT THE SECOND: Sorry, coffee hasn't kicked in yet this morning. It's June 24th. |
Well I am banging a daughter of a guy who lives down the street so I figured I would at least see if the lights were on. |
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Don Draper
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| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:25 pm Post subject: |
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| dont_be_a_wuss wrote: | | El Seano wrote: | Have we now crossed the line from speculating on wild rumours to driving slowly past his house with dark sunglasses on?
Can we post IG on a bench across the street reading a newspaper with eye-holes cut in it?
EDIT: When is the player option opt in date? Has that already been and gone?
EDIT THE SECOND: Sorry, coffee hasn't kicked in yet this morning. It's June 24th. |
Well I am banging a daughter of a guy who lives down the street so I figured I would at least see if the lights were on. |
Alright Mr. Krabs! |
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DrumR
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| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:25 pm Post subject: |
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| dont_be_a_wuss wrote: | | El Seano wrote: | Have we now crossed the line from speculating on wild rumours to driving slowly past his house with dark sunglasses on?
Can we post IG on a bench across the street reading a newspaper with eye-holes cut in it?
EDIT: When is the player option opt in date? Has that already been and gone?
EDIT THE SECOND: Sorry, coffee hasn't kicked in yet this morning. It's June 24th. |
Well I am banging a daughter of a guy who lives down the street so I figured I would at least see if the lights were on. |
The real MVP right here. Out there living his best life and still keeping LG informed. Bravo sir. |
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Das
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| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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| DrumR wrote: | | Probably the worse kept secret in the NBA right now. Even CP3 has apparently told people he's LA bound. |
I dont believe it. To me its just more proof that he's going to Houston. Remember Wade and Bosh signed before James made his decision, when asked if Wade knew where James would sign he said he thinks its with the Bulls.
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lewis
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:09 am Post subject: |
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| waterman40 wrote: | Eric P. had an interesting take (which he said is only his pure speculation) on Hollywood Hoops. That with Lebron coming here, Eric would not at all be surprised to see KCP back here, even at the expense of Randle. Well, I would be surprised, we would look like:
Lonzo/#25 or cheap vet. PG
PG13/Hart
Ingram/KCP
Lebron/whoever
Lopez/Zubac or Bryant
That's a lot of flexibilty with wings and defensive minded guys. |
Having a small ball center that can switch on guards is more valuable than a backup for PG and Ingram |
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blackmamba08
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:28 am Post subject: |
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| waterman40 wrote: | Eric P. had an interesting take (which he said is only his pure speculation) on Hollywood Hoops. That with Lebron coming here, Eric would not at all be surprised to see KCP back here, even at the expense of Randle. Well, I would be surprised, we would look like:
Lonzo/#25 or cheap vet. PG
PG13/Hart
Ingram/KCP
Lebron/whoever
Lopez/Zubac or Bryant
That's a lot of flexibilty with wings and defensive minded guys. |
Kuzma?
Though I like that team a lot. And I like bench there with Hart,KCP,Kuz and veteran PG. Good defensive bench. |
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Judah
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:33 am Post subject: |
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| Das wrote: | | DrumR wrote: | | Probably the worse kept secret in the NBA right now. Even CP3 has apparently told people he's LA bound. |
I dont believe it. To me its just more proof that he's going to Houston. Remember Wade and Bosh signed before James made his decision, when asked if Wade knew where James would sign he said he thinks its with the Bulls. |
So CP3 saying that he's going to LA is proof that he's actually going to...Houston? Why them? How come it isn't proof that he's staying in Cleveland or going to Philly?
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 1:06 am Post subject: |
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| Judah wrote: |
So CP3 saying that he's going to LA is proof that he's actually going to...Houston? Why them? How come it isn't proof that he's staying in Cleveland or going to Philly? |
I'll take a bite. The whole "he doesn't like Houston" comment was thrown out flippantly by Lebron to a reporter, but it was a red herring. Just wanna stun the world, by saying Lebron dislikes H-town, Chris Paul talking about LA, merely visiting and collecting pamphlets from L.A. high schools to throw people off their trail (or, you know, live in LA during the offseason and send the kids there, but chill in a Houston luxury hotel during the regular season)
ALL OF THIS has to be calculated to a tee, AND it's at the detriment to Magic Johnson, a man that Lebron respects greatly. Nearly literally a slap to the face of a basketball icon, black businessman, mentor & muse.
So if it's a long con, WOW, it'd be the most epic con ever. Magic wouldn't even be mad, he'd be impressed by the tactics taken to make him & his organization a laughinstock & leverage ploy. |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:14 am Post subject: |
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| Omar Little wrote: | | dont_be_a_wuss wrote: | | Just did some recon...drove by LeBrons new house. He is definitely living there right now. Also drove by his old LA house and it doesn’t seem anyone lives there. |
You be careful now. The difference between recon and a stalker is thin... |
What's his addy? I'll go dig thru his garbage cans.
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dont_be_a_wuss
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:19 am Post subject: |
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| non-player zealot wrote: | | Omar Little wrote: | | dont_be_a_wuss wrote: | | Just did some recon...drove by LeBrons new house. He is definitely living there right now. Also drove by his old LA house and it doesn’t seem anyone lives there. |
You be careful now. The difference between recon and a stalker is thin... |
What's his addy? I'll go dig thru his garbage cans. |
I can PM it to you if you aren’t going to cause any trouble...not like you couldn’t figure it out yourself with a little problem solving though. |
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Joe Pesci
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:46 am Post subject: |
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| waterman40 wrote: | Eric P. had an interesting take (which he said is only his pure speculation) on Hollywood Hoops. That with Lebron coming here, Eric would not at all be surprised to see KCP back here, even at the expense of Randle. Well, I would be surprised, we would look like:
Lonzo/#25 or cheap vet. PG
PG13/Hart
Ingram/KCP
Lebron/whoever
Lopez/Zubac or Bryant
That's a lot of flexibilty with wings and defensive minded guys. |
He’s been reading my posts.
I’ve been saying that for months.
You ONLY consider something like that though if you feel very confident in your ability to sign Nerlens Noel.
Randle is obviously better than Noel, but both can guard 1-5. If you’re bold enough to let Randle go, you have to replace him with another guy who can match him defensively.
I doubt, now, that the Lakers will be able to pay Noel. Originally I thought he’d come for 4-6 mill, then I thought the room would be enough, but now I’m back to thinking that some contender will offer him all or a significant part of the MLE (6-9 mill) ... too high for the Lakers.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 4:04 am Post subject: |
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| Judah wrote: | | waterman40 wrote: | Eric P. had an interesting take (which he said is only his pure speculation) on Hollywood Hoops. That with Lebron coming here, Eric would not at all be surprised to see KCP back here, even at the expense of Randle. Well, I would be surprised, we would look like:
Lonzo/#25 or cheap vet. PG
PG13/Hart
Ingram/KCP
Lebron/whoever
Lopez/Zubac or Bryant
That's a lot of flexibilty with wings and defensive minded guys. |
I don't see them prioritizing KCP over Randle. What Randle brings to the table would not only be more valuable to the Lakers, but mobile bigs like him are more valuable in the league today overall. Also, would KCP really return to come off the bench? Cant see that happening at all either. |
Maybe KCP's signing is at the expense of PG. Maybe the FO is figuring that KCP and JR will not cost that much more than PG and their ages are more in line with the team. |
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| RI Laker wrote: | | Judah wrote: | | waterman40 wrote: | Eric P. had an interesting take (which he said is only his pure speculation) on Hollywood Hoops. That with Lebron coming here, Eric would not at all be surprised to see KCP back here, even at the expense of Randle. Well, I would be surprised, we would look like:
Lonzo/#25 or cheap vet. PG
PG13/Hart
Ingram/KCP
Lebron/whoever
Lopez/Zubac or Bryant
That's a lot of flexibilty with wings and defensive minded guys. |
I don't see them prioritizing KCP over Randle. What Randle brings to the table would not only be more valuable to the Lakers, but mobile bigs like him are more valuable in the league today overall. Also, would KCP really return to come off the bench? Cant see that happening at all either. |
Maybe KCP's signing is at the expense of PG. Maybe the FO is figuring that KCP and JR will not cost that much more than PG and their ages are more in line with the team. |
I hope not. KCP had a decent year but you need long defenders to beat GS. PG on Durant is as good as it gets. |
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| Lonzo-Lite wrote: | https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/250236/Cavaliers-Interested-In-Trading-For-Kemba-Walker
LeBron
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Lebron isn't staying for a Kemba Walker
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:01 am Post subject: |
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yeah just getting Kemba is probably not enough
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