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Nash Vegas Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:46 am Post subject: Butler to Lakers? (ESPN: “Jimmy has wanted to be in LA for years, no... forever!”) |
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Jackie McMullen: https://www.espn.com/espnradio/play?id=26864124
Might as well have a Jimmy thread here too. _________________ |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:49 am Post subject: |
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He is IMO the most likeliest to join the Lakers. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:50 am Post subject: |
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I would welcome him here _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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audioaxes Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:51 am Post subject: |
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i thought the latest was the 76ers are willing to max him out. _________________ (bleep) Kawhi |
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xxsicrokerxx Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:51 am Post subject: |
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News reporters are always like "____ wants to come to LA" and yet no one comes. Its pretty much futile to listen to rumors. |
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epak Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:53 am Post subject: |
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I actually dont mind Jimmy.
He's growing on me.
Justin Holiday
Jimmy Butler
Lebron James
Anthony Davis
Javale McGee
I will live with that. |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:54 am Post subject: |
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xxsicrokerxx wrote: | News reporters are always like "____ wants to come to LA" and yet no one comes. Its pretty much futile to listen to rumors. |
Definitely _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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Zubolo Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:56 am Post subject: |
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Does this team win the title next year, assuming no KD in Golden State?
C - B Lopez (Room Exception), T Gibson (vet min), Muscala
F - Lebron, Kuzma, Wagner
F - Ingram, Hunter
G - Butler, Hart, Bonga
G - Ball, Austin Rivers (vet min), Caruso
Secondary options to
Lopez: D Dedmon (longshot), Kevon Looney, A Baynes, Ed Davis, Mirotic
Gibson: McGee (might want more), Nerlens Noel, Noah Vonleh, Christian Wood (sleeper)
Rivers: Corey Joseph (long shot), S Napier, J Bayless |
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Lonzo-Lite Star Player
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:59 am Post subject: |
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Count me in on the Butler to Lakers train, we need another tough minded player besides LeBron and Butler will help us in close games. |
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Mini Mamba Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:00 am Post subject: |
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Zubolo wrote: | Does this team win the title next year, assuming no KD in Golden State?
C - B Lopez (Room Exception), T Gibson (vet min), Muscala
F - Lebron, Kuzma, Wagner
F - Ingram, Hunter
G - Butler, Hart, Bonga
G - Ball, Austin Rivers (vet min), Caruso
Secondary options to
Lopez: D Dedmon (longshot), Kevon Looney, A Baynes, Ed Davis, Mirotic
Gibson: McGee (might want more), Nerlens Noel, Noah Vonleh, Christian Wood (sleeper)
Rivers: Corey Joseph (long shot), S Napier, J Bayless |
Possibly. I don’t think Lopez and Gibson will sign here for cheap though. |
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The Juggernaut Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:00 am Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | I would welcome him here |
I would too. He was the most impactful player for Philly in the playoffs. Beggars can’t be choosers |
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Lonzo-Lite Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:01 am Post subject: |
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How is his fit?
I know he can defend, but he's not exactly a shooter. _________________ Tacos |
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Chick's Magic Johnson Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:03 am Post subject: |
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Zubolo wrote: | Does this team win the title next year, assuming no KD in Golden State?
C - B Lopez (Room Exception), T Gibson (vet min), Muscala
F - Lebron, Kuzma, Wagner
F - Ingram, Hunter
G - Butler, Hart, Bonga
G - Ball, Austin Rivers (vet min), Caruso
Secondary options to
Lopez: D Dedmon (longshot), Kevon Looney, A Baynes, Ed Davis, Mirotic
Gibson: McGee (might want more), Nerlens Noel, Noah Vonleh, Christian Wood (sleeper)
Rivers: Corey Joseph (long shot), S Napier, J Bayless |
That's solid, if you can get Lopez on the Room MLE. He may have earned more with his play this season and we may have already burned that bridge. I think that team is a top contender, maybe not enough to unseat GSW.
I still take a stab at AD while trying to hold onto Zo/Kuz (i.e., 4/Ingram/Hart/etc.), because I think Zo/Butler/Bron/Brow/Kuzma is a championship-caliber core. If NO wants nothing less than the godfather offer, I'd prefer your lineup to Butler/LBJ/Davis + filler. |
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Car54 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:04 am Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | I would welcome him here |
Me too and if this is true I’ll pass on the AD trade _________________ Coach Vogel, Kidd, Hollins
Max slot : Kawhi |
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Ziggy Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:05 am Post subject: |
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We would really have to make defense our bread and butter. Lonzo would be indispensable if we got Jimmy imo. I'm fine with that. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:05 am Post subject: |
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I'm fine with Jimmy if we can keep our YUTES and have a DEEP roster.
But they probably swing for AD if they get Jimmy. I can understand and be down for that too. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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Chick's Magic Johnson Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:07 am Post subject: |
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A team with Zo, Jimmy Buckets and AD would be pretty damn solid defensively. |
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Mike@LG Moderator
Joined: 10 Apr 2001 Posts: 65135 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:07 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | I'm fine with Jimmy if we can keep our YUTES and have a DEEP roster.
But they probably swing for AD if they get Jimmy. I can understand and be down for that too. |
I would really hate to swing for AD. I've got zero confidence in roster construction if AD is acquired.
I totally believe just getting Jimmy Butler + healthy team + smart MLE utilization is a championship team contender. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
https://lakersdraft.substack.com/
I am not an economic advisor nor do I advise economic strategies or plans. |
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pjiddy Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:08 am Post subject: |
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Still prefer him over Kyrie. |
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Zubolo Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:08 am Post subject: |
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Chick's Magic Johnson wrote: | Zubolo wrote: | Does this team win the title next year, assuming no KD in Golden State?
C - B Lopez (Room Exception), T Gibson (vet min), Muscala
F - Lebron, Kuzma, Wagner
F - Ingram, Hunter
G - Butler, Hart, Bonga
G - Ball, Austin Rivers (vet min), Caruso
Secondary options to
Lopez: D Dedmon (longshot), Kevon Looney, A Baynes, Ed Davis, Mirotic
Gibson: McGee (might want more), Nerlens Noel, Noah Vonleh, Christian Wood (sleeper)
Rivers: Corey Joseph (long shot), S Napier, J Bayless |
That's solid, if you can get Lopez on the Room MLE. He may have earned more with his play this season and we may have already burned that bridge. I think that team is a top contender, maybe not enough to unseat GSW.
I still take a stab at AD while trying to hold onto Zo/Kuz (i.e., 4/Ingram/Hart/etc.), because I think Zo/Butler/Bron/Brow/Kuzma is a championship-caliber core. If NO wants nothing less than the godfather offer, I'd prefer your lineup to Butler/LBJ/Davis + filler. |
I agree with your take. The most I would do for AD is 4th pick, any one of Zo/Ingram/Kuz and additional considerations (Hart, Wagner, etc). Otherwise stand pat. If Lebron doesn't like it or buy in, we can find him a new home. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:08 am Post subject: |
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Mike@LG wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | I'm fine with Jimmy if we can keep our YUTES and have a DEEP roster.
But they probably swing for AD if they get Jimmy. I can understand and be down for that too. |
I would really hate to swing for AD. I've got zero confidence in roster construction if AD is acquired.
I totally believe just getting Jimmy Butler + healthy team + smart MLE utilization is a championship team contender. |
Yeah, that's understandable and why my #1 choice would be depth.
But a LBJ/AD/Jimmy team is pretty fearsome too. Either way, way better than what we had this year. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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Mike@LG Moderator
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:10 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | Mike@LG wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | I'm fine with Jimmy if we can keep our YUTES and have a DEEP roster.
But they probably swing for AD if they get Jimmy. I can understand and be down for that too. |
I would really hate to swing for AD. I've got zero confidence in roster construction if AD is acquired.
I totally believe just getting Jimmy Butler + healthy team + smart MLE utilization is a championship team contender. |
Yeah, that's understandable and why my #1 choice would be depth.
But a LBJ/AD/Jimmy team is pretty fearsome too. Either way, way better than what we had this year. |
On paper, it looks fearsome.
But fill in the rest of the roster, reasonably. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
https://lakersdraft.substack.com/
I am not an economic advisor nor do I advise economic strategies or plans. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:13 am Post subject: |
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Mike@LG wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | Mike@LG wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | I'm fine with Jimmy if we can keep our YUTES and have a DEEP roster.
But they probably swing for AD if they get Jimmy. I can understand and be down for that too. |
I would really hate to swing for AD. I've got zero confidence in roster construction if AD is acquired.
I totally believe just getting Jimmy Butler + healthy team + smart MLE utilization is a championship team contender. |
Yeah, that's understandable and why my #1 choice would be depth.
But a LBJ/AD/Jimmy team is pretty fearsome too. Either way, way better than what we had this year. |
On paper, it looks fearsome.
But fill in the rest of the roster, reasonably. |
No doubt. Would be tough but not impossible. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:13 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | I'm fine with Jimmy if we can keep our YUTES and have a DEEP roster.
But they probably swing for AD if they get Jimmy. I can understand and be down for that too. |
If we are going to waste those assets I would prefer that we try to do so on Beal. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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