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PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 1:04 pm    Post subject:

Don't worry, Mo is now here to save the day.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 1:23 pm    Post subject:

Mike@LG wrote:
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You think Atlanta will not be interested for Zu,Beasley and 2nd rounder for Dedmon return? They probably want a first rounder but no one will them that for a rental.


I think they'd appreciate the salary savings.


I think the salary savings would only be $1-2 million for them, which probably doesn't matter to them.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 1:31 pm    Post subject:

I am concerned because we are losing games because of it.

Readily available - Thomas Robinson, Robert Upshaw, Johnathan Motley, and Christian Wood I think are readily available as free agents.

2nd round pick - Kosta Koufos, Thomas Bryant, Noah Vonleh

2nd to 1st round pick - Skal Labissiere, Ivan Rabb, DJ Wilson, Ed Davis

1st round pick plus possibly more - Bam Adebayo, Jonathan Isaac


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PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 1:36 pm    Post subject:

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You think Atlanta will not be interested for Zu,Beasley and 2nd rounder for Dedmon return? They probably want a first rounder but no one will them that for a rental.


I think they'd appreciate the salary savings.


I think the salary savings would only be $1-2 million for them, which probably doesn't matter to them.


Small market team adds a 2nd? Can't be too bad.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 3:00 pm    Post subject:

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He's been involved in trade rumors since last season. Anyone's guess what the Hawks would want for him.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 3:01 pm    Post subject:

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He's been involved in trade rumors since last season. Anyone's guess what the Hawks would want for him.


I regret saying that the miss was Alex Len, but man he looked bad in Phoenix. Added a 3-point shot in zero time.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 1:22 am    Post subject:

Mike@LG wrote:
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He's been involved in trade rumors since last season. Anyone's guess what the Hawks would want for him.


I regret saying that the miss was Alex Len, but man he looked bad in Phoenix. Added a 3-point shot in zero time.


Speaking of Phoenix what are your thoughts on Dragan Bender since they declined his 4th year option?

I've always liked him although I never saw talent that warranted his draft position.

No base to hold position and needs strength but can space the floor, rim run, switch on defense, good passer and put the ball on the floor in short drives to the basket.

More of a small ball center who just happens to be 7'1".
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:14 am    Post subject:

I feel like Thomas Robinson would be a great fit for 15-20 minutes a game. Not the greatest defender but he goes after rebounds, has good athleticism and energy. He had a pretty good season with us, IMO. Whatever happened to that Andrew Bynum comeback?
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 6:58 am    Post subject:

PlantedTanks wrote:
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He's been involved in trade rumors since last season. Anyone's guess what the Hawks would want for him.


I regret saying that the miss was Alex Len, but man he looked bad in Phoenix. Added a 3-point shot in zero time.


Speaking of Phoenix what are your thoughts on Dragan Bender since they declined his 4th year option?

I've always liked him although I never saw talent that warranted his draft position.

No base to hold position and needs strength but can space the floor, rim run, switch on defense, good passer and put the ball on the floor in short drives to the basket.

More of a small ball center who just happens to be 7'1".


Looks soft. He will not address what we really need which is box the f out, control the boards and bang inside. Someone like Jules.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 9:17 am    Post subject:

We have to address this after 12/15, when more than likely Beasley and pieces will be dealt for a big. This John Williams experiment has failed to no ones surprise. I know Wagner is activated but being a rookie we can't expect too much.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 9:21 am    Post subject:

When is Mo ready?
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:22 am    Post subject:

Looks like the Cavs want Lopez if he is bought out from Chi town
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:39 am    Post subject:

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Looks like the Cavs want Lopez if he is bought out from Chi town



That is a rumor dating back to last year. If Lopez is released or bought out this year, it's hard to imagine why he'd go to Cleveland. They're not winning anything and they're rebuilding so they won't offer him a contract next year.

Anyway, Lopez is an expiring and the Bulls seem to be trying to trade him rather than buy him out. Lopez seems to be handling the demotion well, so I don't see him being eager to give up money -- certainly not if he isn't going to land at a genuine contender. My guess is if Lopez is release it won't happened until after the trade deadline.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:44 am    Post subject:

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Whatever happened to that Andrew Bynum comeback?



The fork stayed in his back.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:54 pm    Post subject:

PlantedTanks wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
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He's been involved in trade rumors since last season. Anyone's guess what the Hawks would want for him.


I regret saying that the miss was Alex Len, but man he looked bad in Phoenix. Added a 3-point shot in zero time.


Speaking of Phoenix what are your thoughts on Dragan Bender since they declined his 4th year option?

I've always liked him although I never saw talent that warranted his draft position.

No base to hold position and needs strength but can space the floor, rim run, switch on defense, good passer and put the ball on the floor in short drives to the basket.

More of a small ball center who just happens to be 7'1".


Bender has inconsistency issues. There's IQ stuff too. Struggling in Vegas was not a good look.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 3:08 pm    Post subject:

activeverb wrote:
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Looks like the Cavs want Lopez if he is bought out from Chi town



That is a rumor dating back to last year. If Lopez is released or bought out this year, it's hard to imagine why he'd go to Cleveland. They're not winning anything and they're rebuilding so they won't offer him a contract next year.

Anyway, Lopez is an expiring and the Bulls seem to be trying to trade him rather than buy him out. Lopez seems to be handling the demotion well, so I don't see him being eager to give up money -- certainly not if he isn't going to land at a genuine contender. My guess is if Lopez is release it won't happened until after the trade deadline.

Trade Beasley and Kcp for him lmao. Will that work? Lopez has size and is athletic. Decent defender. Better than we ha e outside of Javale for sure. And it lets us still keep our summer plan.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 3:16 pm    Post subject:

E_Wulf420 wrote:
I feel like Thomas Robinson would be a great fit for 15-20 minutes a game. Not the greatest defender but he goes after rebounds, has good athleticism and energy. He had a pretty good season with us, IMO. Whatever happened to that Andrew Bynum comeback?
I would agree regarding TRob. Fills one of the two Laker needs, rebounding.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 3:46 pm    Post subject:

Any player near 7 feet who can run and jump will be a huge boon to the Lakers...
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 4:18 pm    Post subject:

I would have loved to have seen that Beasley money go to Ed Davis. Dude is collecting 27% of all rebounds when he's on the floor.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 6:59 pm    Post subject:

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I would have loved to have seen that Beasley money go to Ed Davis. Dude is collecting 27% of all rebounds when he's on the floor.


I'll take a refrigerator that takes space in the paint and set screens. I'm at that point.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 9:30 pm    Post subject:

Theres this guy named Channing Frye we had last year and didnt resign.
Hes sitting out games in Ohio while were lacking a legit backup 5.

His lenght, experiance, shooting wouldve been great for us this year, specially with his ties to LeBron, then LA to end tbe season.

Can we send them Zu and reunite his with his father Nance Jr for Frye ?


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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 9:33 pm    Post subject:

ltsmash wrote:
Any player near 7 feet who can run and jump will be a huge boon to the Lakers...


Wagner’s 6”11. Currently 3rd tallest on the team behind Zu and McGee.
I cant wait to see what he can provide.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 4:45 am    Post subject:

Wagner will be interesting to see in the lineup especially if he can bring something to the table. His ability to spread the floor at the 5 position is exactly what this team needs.
Can he defend the rim like JaVale? No, not at all, but he's big enough to hold his own in the paint.

Another small ball center would be great, but its simply slim pickings out there right now.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 5:38 am    Post subject:

chekmatex4 wrote:
I am concerned because we are losing games because of it. I just wrote about it in Trade Free Agency forum but here's the link.

http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=185986

Readily available - Thomas Robinson, Robert Upshaw, Johnathan Motley, and Christian Wood I think are readily available as free agents.

2nd round pick - Kosta Koufos, Thomas Bryant, Noah Vonleh

2nd to 1st round pick - Skal Labissiere, Ivan Rabb, DJ Wilson, Ed Davis

1st round pick plus possibly more - Bam Adebayo, Jonathan Isaac


If there is any shot we could get BAM for a future 1st we should jump on it and run...
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 5:46 am    Post subject:

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chekmatex4 wrote:
I am concerned because we are losing games because of it. I just wrote about it in Trade Free Agency forum but here's the link.

http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=185986

Readily available - Thomas Robinson, Robert Upshaw, Johnathan Motley, and Christian Wood I think are readily available as free agents.

2nd round pick - Kosta Koufos, Thomas Bryant, Noah Vonleh

2nd to 1st round pick - Skal Labissiere, Ivan Rabb, DJ Wilson, Ed Davis

1st round pick plus possibly more - Bam Adebayo, Jonathan Isaac


If there is any shot we could get BAM for a future 1st we should jump on it and run...


Nope. Costs cap space too.
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