2017-18 season Los Angeles Lakers thread (and now offseason)

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by StOnEy333:
Why the Lakers buyout with Deng is better than you think

Good read. Lakers front office knows what they're doing. They have proven it in 2 really good off-seasons.

Though, I don't think there is any chance Durant comes to Lakers...having 38m in cap space gives them all the flexibility needed.

If Lakers swing and miss on Durant, Klay, Kawhi - then rather than overpaying Butler - maybe Lakers want to add 2 great complimentary pieces to the roster like Khris Middleton and DeAndre Jordan. They can possibly do that with 38M in cap space.

Originally posted by DynastyChile:

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by StOnEy333:

Why the Lakers buyout with Deng is better than you think

Good read. Lakers front office knows what they're doing. They have proven it in 2 really good off-seasons.

Though, I don't think there is any chance Durant comes to Lakers...having 38m in cap space gives them all the flexibility needed.

If Lakers swing and miss on Durant, Klay, Kawhi - then rather than overpaying Butler - maybe Lakers want to add 2 great complimentary pieces to the roster like Khris Middleton and DeAndre Jordan. They can possibly do that with 38M in cap space.

I'd rather sign Smush Parker, off the streets, than DJ. Guy is terrible.

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by DynastyChile:

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by StOnEy333:
Why the Lakers buyout with Deng is better than you think

Good read. Lakers front office knows what they're doing. They have proven it in 2 really good off-seasons.

Though, I don't think there is any chance Durant comes to Lakers...having 38m in cap space gives them all the flexibility needed.

If Lakers swing and miss on Durant, Klay, Kawhi - then rather than overpaying Butler - maybe Lakers want to add 2 great complimentary pieces to the roster like Khris Middleton and DeAndre Jordan. They can possibly do that with 38M in cap space.

I'd rather sign Smush Parker, off the streets, than DJ. Guy is terrible.

How is he terrible? Lol @smush Parker

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by DynastyChile:

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by StOnEy333:
Why the Lakers buyout with Deng is better than you think

Good read. Lakers front office knows what they're doing. They have proven it in 2 really good off-seasons.

Though, I don't think there is any chance Durant comes to Lakers...having 38m in cap space gives them all the flexibility needed.

If Lakers swing and miss on Durant, Klay, Kawhi - then rather than overpaying Butler - maybe Lakers want to add 2 great complimentary pieces to the roster like Khris Middleton and DeAndre Jordan. They can possibly do that with 38M in cap space.

I'd rather sign Smush Parker, off the streets, than DJ. Guy is terrible.

How is he terrible? Lol @smush Parker

Originally posted by Arminini:

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by DynastyChile:

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by StOnEy333:

Why the Lakers buyout with Deng is better than you think

Good read. Lakers front office knows what they're doing. They have proven it in 2 really good off-seasons.

Though, I don't think there is any chance Durant comes to Lakers...having 38m in cap space gives them all the flexibility needed.

If Lakers swing and miss on Durant, Klay, Kawhi - then rather than overpaying Butler - maybe Lakers want to add 2 great complimentary pieces to the roster like Khris Middleton and DeAndre Jordan. They can possibly do that with 38M in cap space.

I'd rather sign Smush Parker, off the streets, than DJ. Guy is terrible.

How is he terrible? Lol @smush Parker

lol I have to agree with the other guys... Middleton and DJ would be only slightly better than Deng and Mozgov lol.

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by Arminini:

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by DynastyChile:

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by StOnEy333:
Why the Lakers buyout with Deng is better than you think

Good read. Lakers front office knows what they're doing. They have proven it in 2 really good off-seasons.

Though, I don't think there is any chance Durant comes to Lakers...having 38m in cap space gives them all the flexibility needed.

If Lakers swing and miss on Durant, Klay, Kawhi - then rather than overpaying Butler - maybe Lakers want to add 2 great complimentary pieces to the roster like Khris Middleton and DeAndre Jordan. They can possibly do that with 38M in cap space.

I'd rather sign Smush Parker, off the streets, than DJ. Guy is terrible.

How is he terrible? Lol @smush Parker

lol I have to agree with the other guys... Middleton and DJ would be only slightly better than Deng and Mozgov lol.

Not sure if serious. Middleton is one of the best 3 and D guy in the entire league and DeAndre is not slightly better than Mozgov.

So, you'd rather pay max to Butler as he's turning 30 and has played for Thibs mostly?

Originally posted by Arminini:

I think you can get dudes that produce 75% of Middleton/DJ for 25% of the cost.

Overpaying for complimentary guys is as big a risk as injuries to top players, thus the Deng/Mozgov analogy and 2017 Cavs. I'd rather have the Lakers do something similar to what they did this year, one years deals of different values, to set up contracts for potential mid-season trades than lock into longer term commitments to players that arent taking the team to a championship level.

Originally posted by GameOver:

lol guys – clearly DJ is a GOOD player in this L. He's what Javale McGee wishes he could be.

With that said, I too have no interest in signing him. Kris Middleton would be a great pickup. Him + another complimentary piece is fine if we strike out, although...

I don't consider overpaying for Jimmy Buckets as a bad move. I rather go all in on Jimmy then get Middleton + another.

Originally posted by GameOver:
lol guys – clearly DJ is a GOOD player in this L. He's what Javale McGee wishes he could be.

With that said, I too have no interest in signing him. Kris Middleton would be a great pickup. Him + another complimentary piece is fine if we strike out, although...

I don't consider overpaying for Jimmy Buckets as a bad move. I rather go all in on Jimmy then get Middleton + another.

Originally posted by DynastyChile:

Originally posted by GameOver:
lol guys – clearly DJ is a GOOD player in this L. He's what Javale McGee wishes he could be.

With that said, I too have no interest in signing him. Kris Middleton would be a great pickup. Him + another complimentary piece is fine if we strike out, although...

I don't consider overpaying for Jimmy Buckets as a bad move. I rather go all in on Jimmy then get Middleton + another.

Is it really that clear? Lets see who gives him a big 4-5 year contract next offseason after his 1 year deal with the most free agent desperate team/owner in the league. We can revisit in 10 months.

Originally posted by TheGore49er:

Originally posted by DynastyChile:

Originally posted by GameOver:
lol guys – clearly DJ is a GOOD player in this L. He's what Javale McGee wishes he could be.

With that said, I too have no interest in signing him. Kris Middleton would be a great pickup. Him + another complimentary piece is fine if we strike out, although...

I don't consider overpaying for Jimmy Buckets as a bad move. I rather go all in on Jimmy then get Middleton + another.

Is it really that clear? Lets see who gives him a big 4-5 year contract next offseason after his 1 year deal with the most free agent desperate team/owner in the league. We can revisit in 10 months.

he's regressed over the past 2 years. he's not an elite defender anymore, and he's never been good player on offense. perfect scenario is getting him next year as a back up center who gets 15-20 min a game. with Lonzo and Bron passing the ball, he will get easy buckets, and he can still play defense, just not at an elite level anymore.

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by Arminini:
I think you can get dudes that produce 75% of Middleton/DJ for 25% of the cost.

Overpaying for complimentary guys is as big a risk as injuries to top players, thus the Deng/Mozgov analogy and 2017 Cavs. I'd rather have the Lakers do something similar to what they did this year, one years deals of different values, to set up contracts for potential mid-season trades than lock into longer term commitments to players that arent taking the team to a championship level.

Can you plz provide an example of a player who can give you 75% of Middleton and cost 25%

Originally posted by Arminini:

Doesnt necessarily have to be 25% of Middleton's contract, but the point I'm making is giving a 1 year commitment rather than a multi-year deal gives the Lakers flexibility for mid-year trades and FA in the next year. Players like CJ Miles, Morris Bros, Kylie Anderson, Terance Ross, Rudy Gay, Demar Carrol, Ariza are guys that wont demand as big a contract for as long a period. Obviously Middleton is better than that group, but I'd only commit to a long term contract if he I'm sure he's an all start player.