LAL offers Mike Miller 5 yr. 30million

[nevetslc88]

http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox


Source told FOXSports.com that Mike Miller has already met with the Lakers, Knicks and Heat out in L.A. Lakers offered 5 years, $30 million. 12 minutes ago via TweetDeck

[konex]

Umm, maybe if we needed a starter. No way they'd use the entire MLE for a backup SF when we have NO point guard :roll:

[boozehound]

hed look good as their backup 2/3

[MeLO MvP 15]

He'll probably get more money, but he might want to win more, so he could accept it

[ZeN]

http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox
I dont know if Miller will go for it. But I would be so psyched if he did accept the offer. I would love to see Pau and Miller reunited. Also, this could prove the situation that kind of wakes Mikes career up. This is just an offer and it doesnt mean anything will come from it.. but at least we see that The Lakers do have real interest and its the rumor wasnt just mere talk.

[DavisWarriorsFan]

Umm, maybe if we needed a starter. No way they'd use the entire MLE for a backup SF when we have NO point guard :roll:
Like Raymond Felton?

[dirkdiggler41]

Could he play point from time to time?

[konex]

Like Raymond Felton?

He would easily be the best PG the Lakers have had since NVE. I'd take him..

[ZeN]

Umm, maybe if we needed a starter. No way they'd use the entire MLE for a backup SF when we have NO point guard :roll:
Its not illogical that they would pay that much for a backup considering that they have already done so before. If players like Sasha and Walton can get 5 mil to ride the bench, then its reasonable for them to give the same amount to a guard/forward who is better than them. Plus the Lakers would then have someone capable substituting for Artest/Kobe if they get in foul trouble..

[brandonislegend]

He can play point from time to time....he is a tremendous passer. Triangle doesn't need a true point. He is the player the lakers need, straight shooter.

[Tito Beasley]

Umm, maybe if we needed a starter. No way they'd use the entire MLE for a backup SF when we have NO point guard :roll:


No.

They can stick any point guard in there.

They need shooters. They're lucky Artest and Fisher managed to pull shots out their ass at the last minute cause the whole team was ice cold and nearly blew the series by throwing up bricks for 46 minutes.

Miller would be perfect for the Lakers.

[brooks_thompson]

Could he play point from time to time?

yes, he's the lamar odom of swingmen. he's a great shooter, sure, but he's a very positive all-around player. he can handle the ball if odom is out.

[bagelred]

Can the owners really claim poverty in the new CBA when they are chucking mega 5 year contracts around like.......like............hmmmm like what?..........can't think of a good analogy

[pete's montreux]

F*ck, really? :mad:

[LA_Showtime]

Holy crap! I thought the Lakers were going to try and save money this off-season. I doubt he'd play point guard though.

[ZeN]

He can play point from time to time....he is a tremendous passer. Triangle doesn't need a true point. He is the player the lakers need, straight shooter.


Phil has always prefered big guards anyway. He has only made the concession late in his Laker years, but previously he always wanted guards with height to help disrupt the other teams ability to pass.

[Qwyjibo]

Would be a good signing.

Mike Miller is a solid all-around player. He's one of the best overall shooters in the NBA and a good playmaker and rebounder for his position. He just needs to be way more selfish with his own offense than he has recently been. If you are that good of a shooter, fire away.

Mike Miller has been underrated the last couple years because for some reason he has differed his offense to much worse players. I'm sure someone will remind him how good of an offensive player he actually is.

[HylianNightmare]

god damn lakers... give us a chance at least

[konex]

Its not illogical that they would pay that much for a backup considering that they have already done so before. If players like Sasha and Walton can get 5 mil to ride the bench, then its reasonable for them to give the same amount to a guard/forward who is better than them. Plus the Lakers would then have someone capable substituting for Artest/Kobe if they get in foul trouble..

Just because Lakers made poor choices in the past doesn't mean they have to again. The guy is frikken 30 and we already have Ron. No thanks at that price.

I'd rather split the MLE with a defensive SG/SF who can shoot and a backup PG who beats Fish for the job..

[hotsizzle]

5 years might be too much but this guy is a great triangle fit and a much needed sharpshooter to space the floor

[bagelred]

Aren't the Lakers in desperate need of a PG? :confusedshrug:

[QuebecBaller]

One of my favorite player would go to a team that I hate? :cry:

[indiefan24]

Source has also told FOXSports.com both LeBron James & Dwyane Wade are and will recruit Mike Miller whenever they end up.

who the hell is this "source" haha

[talk at ya]

http://i48.tinypic.com/2yyy0de.png

Sorry I don't know that much about the Salary Cap Rules/exceptions, but can someone please tell me how the Lakers can sign another player when they are so far over the limit???

[LA_Showtime]

It sounds like a great idea. I can't help but think a trade would be made if this were to happen. It just doesn't sound reasonable to spend that much money on a bench player. He's a heck of a shooter, but he can't create his own shot off the dribble and he's not exactly a defensive stopper, although I do think his defense is somewhat overlooked.

[bagelred]

Steve Blake must be p-ssed. I bet he thought the Lakers would come knocking.

[c3zz4rr]

http://*********.com/salaries/la_lakers.htm

Sorry I don't know that much about the Salary Cap Rules/exceptions, but can someone please tell me how the Lakers can sign another player when they are so far over the limit???

Every team over the cap limit has a mid-level exception to sign players in the offseason.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

5 years might be too much but this guy is a great triangle fit and a much needed sharpshooter to space the floor

they are giving him 5 yrs cause...the lakers know in FA he would get around 8mil/yr for sure.....the 5yr from lakers side is a commitment for a longer deal

I dont worry that much about PG really....anyways Kobe guarded everybody from Westbrook to D Williams to Rondo.....

they can have CJ Watson....for around 2mil or a guy like brewer to guard the ultra quick pg's

[konex]

I would rather sign Matt Barnes for that money. He actually plays defense...

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Just because Lakers made poor choices in the past doesn't mean they have to again. The guy is frikken 30 and we already have Ron. No thanks at that price.

I'd rather split the MLE with a defensive SG/SF who can shoot and a backup PG who beats Fish for the job..


if you split the MLE...you get players who are well pathetic because u are paying them pathetic 2.5mil /year...like shannon brown....

Its better for them to give 5mil/yr to a guy who can who can play both positions and is really good at it..

[ashlar]

Maybe this is just me but if this deal goes through I see a higher chance for the bosh s&t to LA with luke going and LA getting one of toronto's pgs in return.

[DwightHowardMVP]

Damn looks like its over for next year

Tally up that 3-peat if Lakers stay healthy.

Miller can split minutes with Artest, Whoever plays Pg and give Kobe rest.
He still going to get 30 minutes a game.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

I would rather sign Matt Barnes for that money. He actually plays defense...

they can still sign him for around 1.8mil/year and make him play some good D....

or u saying you want to pay Barnes 5mil/years?

you must be crazy if you comparing Barnes and Mike Miller

[Clifton]

They can stick any point guard in there.
This.

If they get Mike Miller, the season's over, Lakers win again. It doesn't matter who the PG is. With a guy like Mike Miller on the team, Lakers can go whole quarters during the regular season and early rounds with Kobe playing point and barely even trying.

[konex]

they can still sign him for around 1.8mil/year and make him play some good D....

or u saying you want to pay Barnes 5mil/years?

you must be crazy if you comparing Barnes and Mike Miller

Unlike many of the players getting crazy deals right now, Barnes was actually a contributing starter on a contending team. I think he's worth close to the full MLE. I dunno about 6 years but there are worse players getting $5 mil per (3 of them are on the Lakers if you included what Fish made last year lol)

[LA_Showtime]

We're talking about Mike Miller, not LeBron James.

[hotsizzle]

Lakers desperately need a shooter like Miller. That was one flaw in the team last season, outside shooting to space the floor. Miller is an incredible shooter but hes also a well rounded player. Solid rebounder/passer and his defense isnt as bad as its made out to be. This is a great fit and I'm hoping he accepts it.

I cant help but think there is a trade brewing though, since rumors were that LA was adamant about saving money this offseason and not using the full MLE

[J_Rock3ts]

We're talking about Mike Miller, not LeBron James.

This. The Lakers need a reliable spot up shooter, but they need a point guard even more. They should throw that money at Felton instead.

[LA_Showtime]

Lakers desperately need a shooter like Miller. That was one flaw in the team last season, outside shooting to space the floor. Miller is an incredible shooter but hes also a well rounded player. Solid rebounder/passer and his defense isnt as bad as its made out to be. This is a great fit and I'm hoping he accepts it.

I cant help but think there is a trade brewing though, since rumors were that LA was adamant about saving money this offseason and not using the full MLE

Yup. If the Lakers sign Mike Miller, I wouldn't be surprised to see Odom shipped out for a point guard. Hopefully it doesn't happen, but all I keep hearing is that Buss wants to cut back the spending.

Note - Jerry Buss is a very competitive guy and I also wouldn't be surprised to see him continue to spend money especially after hearing about the possible LeBron-Wade-Bosh pairing.

[The Iron Fist]

Aren't the Lakers in desperate need of a PG? :confusedshrug:

No, that entire thought process is overrated. A premier pg isn't necessary for the triangle. Someone who can shoot and play d is whats needed at that spot.

[LA_Showtime]

And no, the Lakers don't necessarily need a true point guard. What they need is a slasher.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Unlike many of the players getting crazy deals right now, Barnes was actually a contributing starter on a contending team. I think he's worth close to the full MLE. I dunno about 6 years but there are worse players getting $5 mil per (3 of them are on the Lakers if you included what Fish made last year lol)


are you sure what you are talking about? you saying players getting crazy deals right now and then comparing to the deals the lakers gave few years back?

[InfiniteBaskets]

No, that entire thought process is overrated. A premier pg isn't necessary for the triangle. Someone who can shoot and play d is whats needed at that spot.

But if they spend the MLE on Mike Miller, how do they plan to get a PG who can do those things you mentioned?

[The Iron Fist]

But if they spend the MLE on Mike Miller, how do they plan to get a PG who can do those things you mentioned?

Still got Fish. :eek:


Bottom line, its not disastrous if they don't get that type of pg. They've won the last two years with the same pgs they have now.

[ProfessorMurder]

Still got Fish. :eek:


Bottom line, its not disastrous if they don't get that type of pg. They've won the last two years with the same pgs they have now.

Fisher wants 5 mill doesn't he?

[gts]

But if they spend the MLE on Mike Miller, how do they plan to get a PG who can do those things you mentioned?
trade...

[ashlar]

Fisher wants 5 mill doesn't he?

Thats what he wants but he sure as hell isn't getting it. He will settle around the 3 mil range. No agent is going to come out and lowball himself and his client.

[The Iron Fist]

Fisher wants 5 mill doesn't he?


Do you know anything about negotiating?

You always ask for more than what you really expect.

[hotsizzle]

Source told FOXSports.com that Lakers gave Mike Miller a deadline of tonight. Miller's camp trying to receive more time.

Beautiful. :oldlol:

[TryToBeUnbias]

Beautiful. :oldlol:
dam they put him on the clock :oldlol:

[Jacks3]

Miller
Odom
Artest
Bryant
Bynum
Gasol

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[chazzy]

dam they put him on the clock :oldlol:

Haha they probably want him to commit before Lebron or Wade can try to recruit him to wherever they end up

[TryToBeUnbias]

If we sign miller is there gonna be a trade made very soon ?

[EllisGW]

so the lakers dont have a salary cap and else everyone does

[LA_Showtime]

Beautiful. :oldlol:

:lol :oldlol: :D Gotta love Buss' mentality.

[game3524]

If we sign miller is there gonna be a trade made very soon ?

Maybe, they could try to move LO for a PG, I hope not though.

[ashlar]

so the lakers dont have a salary cap and else everyone does

buss isn't cheap like other owners

[ZeN]

Beautiful. :oldlol:

Jerry Buss is the man.. :oldlol:

[TryToBeUnbias]

Maybe, they could try to move LO for a PG, I hope not though.
yea id like to keep odom he's excellent insurance for when/if bynum goes down

[samballs]

Laker's... they keep getting better and better.

[ZeN]

Haha they probably want him to commit before Lebron or Wade can try to recruit him to wherever they end up


Its probably a combination of things. One is what you just mentioned and also maybe hey have other free agents they want to negotiate with, if he says no. Also, they may want to know if hes gonna join before they go forward with any trades they may have on the table. Or it could just be Buss trying to use his poker skills in the negotiations. :D

[Captain Kirk]

I would be psyched if this goes down, I love watching Miller play.

[chazzy]

I really hope we don't trade LO, if the rumors are true. He was playing through some nagging injuries during the playoffs, that's probably why his production was low.

[LA_Showtime]

I really hope we don't trade LO, if the rumors are true. He was playing through some nagging injuries during the playoffs, that's probably why his production was low.

Not to mention he's the heart and soul of the team.

[1~Gibson~1]

they should be trying to fix their PG situation then work on the bench. nice addition though.

as a matter of fact, the Lakers couldnt have went wrong with targeting anything besides a backup PF because their entire bench is whack besides Lamar :lol

[Hamburgers]

Love what the Lakers are doing here. Basically saying if Miller needs more than a night to make a decision for that money and to play with Kobe and Phil Jackson on a championship team then he can gtfo.

[nevetslc88]

Not to mention he's the heart and soul of the team.

No Derek Fisher is the Heart and Soul.

[TryToBeUnbias]

I really hope we don't trade LO, if the rumors are true. He was playing through some nagging injuries during the playoffs, that's probably why his production was low.
Depends on how serious those injuries were maybe they know something we dont ? .. Im not interested in giving up LO either im just saying.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

seems like Wizards are helping everybody....bulls/nets...maybe they can do a sign and trade for sasha/miller

that would be great....

[ProfessorMurder]

Come on Mike, be a man and turn it down. Other good teams will offer that.

[Clifton]

He was playing through some nagging injuries during the playoffs, that's probably why his production was low.
I appreciate the rationalization, as I'd like to believe that too since I've always liked Odom a lot, but every NBA player older than 25 is playing through nagging injuries almost every game. Odom had low production in the playoffs because he doesn't outwill the defense, he takes whatever the defense gives him. Which in competitive rounds in the playoffs, is going to be very little, even though he's his team's 3rd/4th option, and often going against bench players.

I still would rather Odom not get traded though. I can't see them getting an equal value in exchange. For Artest either. The Triple Questionmark of Fisher/Farmar/that other guy who jumps very high whose name I can't even remember is plenty good enough with such an action-packed 2-5.

[Fatal9]

Outside shooting was the biggest flaw for the Lakers last year. This is a great signing, even if Miller is coming off the bench.

[LA_Showtime]

Lamar Odom for Mike Miller and a re-signed Randy Foye? I don't want Odom to leave, but it sounds realistic.

[OG LeeTSkeeT]

it'd be good if they sign him, and resign fisher, and be lucky if javaris crit can develop into a good solid pg.















s/t kirk heinrich

[Thom.Yorke]

I like it, realistically we need a shooter and a a point guard who can play defense/shoot and relieve fish thats it

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

they should be trying to fix their PG situation then work on the bench. nice addition though.

as a matter of fact, the Lakers couldnt have went wrong with targeting anything besides a backup PF because their entire bench is whack besides Lamar :lol


lol...ya thats why they won back to back....

while ur Cavs my friend...had the best bench and still couldnt get pass their own conference....

Cavs Bench was busy Fcuking Kings Mom...haha

[RazorBaLade]

So we're trading Odom? Finally

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Lamar Odom for Mike Miller and a re-signed Randy Foye? I don't want Odom to leave, but it sounds realistic.

they wont trade Odom....and fcuk no to Randy Foye....

[chazzy]

So we're trading Odom? Finally

Finally..? Who would you want to trade him for?

[1~Gibson~1]

eButtHurt
congrats to them :applause:

but it's not like i lied or something. besides Lamar, their bench sucks....u madd?? :confusedshrug:

[GiveItToBurrito]

Could he play point from time to time?

No. He's very unselfish, but he's not a great ball handler and he'd get torched on offense and defense by any real point guards. He's not quick enough to handle shooting guards, point guards destroy him. The Wiz tried it a few times last year and it was absolutely painful to watch.

[Clifton]

fcuk no to Randy Foye....
It seems like Randy Foye might be just the ticket for the Lakers. Why not? Leaves you with a very balanced roster. Foye/Kobe/Artest/Pau/Bynum, Miller off the bench, you've still got Fisher.

I'm not sure how I feel about Odom and John Wall... isn't Odom the kind of guy they want to get away from in Washington? Isn't this why they're going after Hinrichs and J-Smooves? But remember what happened the last time a 6'4 guy who slashed like Jordan and handled the ball like Iverson got paired up with Odom on a team everyone thought had no chance? They made the second round that year and that guy became Dwyane Wade.

[RazorBaLade]

Finally..? Who would you want to trade him for?

PG. Or get a good player using him and bynum like paul or bosh. I dunno, I'm okay with Bynum to be honest but I'm sick of Odom. Non stop charges, going hollywood, 3 good games in the playoffs, dude used to be one of the aggressors on our team now he's the guy you just hope doesn't cry on the bench before the game because basketball is really hard.

[GiveItToBurrito]

It seems like Randy Foye might be just the ticket for the Lakers. Why not? Leaves you with a very balanced roster. Foye/Kobe/Artest/Pau/Bynum, Miller off the bench, you've still got Fisher.

I'm not sure how I feel about Odom and John Wall... isn't Odom the kind of guy they want to get away from in Washington? Isn't this why they're going after Hinrichs and J-Smooves? But remember what happened the last time a 6'4 guy who slashed like Jordan and handled the ball like Iverson got paired up with Odom on a team everyone thought had no chance? They made the second round that year and that guy became Dwyane Wade.

You could probably get Foye in a s/t for a first rounder, we don't have any use for him. Ditto for Odom, actually. Washington's got a good young player in Blatche starting, plus they traded for Yi and drafted two power forwards in the first round this year, so we need fewer power forwards, not more, especially not ones on long-term deals.

[chazzy]

PG. Or get a good player using him and bynum like paul or bosh. I dunno, I'm okay with Bynum to be honest but I'm sick of Odom. Non stop charges, going hollywood, 3 good games in the playoffs, dude used to be one of the aggressors on our team now he's the guy you just hope doesn't cry on the bench before the game because basketball is really hard.

He's inconsistent, but was playing hurt the 2nd half of the season. He played great in the playoffs last year. And besides, he's our only big off the bench, a matchup problem, and more importantly BYNUM insurance :lol If you trade him for a PG, we're left with 2 minimum big men off the bench.. one of the main reasons why the Lakers are so tough to beat is our interior length and rebounding. PG is a gap we need to fill, but not worth giving up Odom.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

The lakers can just do sasha & a 2nd rounder for Miller....they helped bulls nets for nothing....

if not that..the lakers can just sign him....and then send sasha's expiring to Raps for J Jack....

once bosh leaves.....they migh want to start over all again

[PowerGlove]

Why on earth would anyone sign before the rest of the stars do? Mike will probably sit on this for a while.

[LA_Showtime]

Let me clarify: I do not want the Lakers to trade Odom. Given the rumors, I figured there might be a trade brewing, and a Odom/Miller/Foye deal sounded reasonable.

[Allstar24]

The glaring issue for the Lakers in the playoffs was their lack of shooters and weak bench, not the PG position. Mike Miller is a great shooter and will get tons of open looks playing with Kobe, Pau and Bynum...having him off the bench would be perfect.

[ReturnofJPR]

Deng's contract is looking sooooo damn good right about now!


Lakers paying $60 million for Mike Miller. :roll:

That includes the tax.

[SourGrapes]

Why on earth would anyone sign before the rest of the stars do? Mike will probably sit on this for a while.

probably not... see post #49

[Jasper]

Umm, maybe if we needed a starter. No way they'd use the entire MLE for a backup SF when we have NO point guard :roll:

Kobe needs to man up and become Point SG :confusedshrug: :oldlol:

[SourGrapes]

Deng's contract is looking sooooo damn good right about now!


Lakers paying $60 million for Mike Miller. :roll:

That includes the tax.

mle right?

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

mle right?

that Stupid was adding the luxuary tax too....

The lakers need a sharp shooter & trust me his value is more to the lakers than deng's....ever will be

[konex]

Besides the PG situation, Lakers biggest weakness the past few years has been too many one-dimensional players. Barnes is still a plus on the court if his shot is not falling. You cannot say the same for guys like Miller...or Fish..or Sasha...or Luke...or anyone else coming off that bench!

Mike Miller at those figures would be a disastrous move for this team...

[VishaltotheG]

Lakers can have a beast starting lineup:

PG: Kobe
SG: Miller
SF: Artest
PF: Gasol
C: Bynum

[PowerGlove]

probably not... see post #49
That is just cold.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Besides the PG situation, Lakers biggest weakness the past few years has been too many one-dimensional players. Barnes is still a plus on the court if his shot is not falling. You cannot say the same for guys like Miller...or Fish..or Sasha...or Luke...or anyone else coming off that bench!

Mike Miller at those figures would be a disastrous move for this team...

you havent watch miller play...do u?

lol...fish earns every penny oh his contract...when he hits the Big shot in the playoffs.....werent u the one who created Sorry ases thread after game 3 in boston in the finals?

Luke is injured a lot..but he one dimensional player? lol....do u watch anybody other than kobe play on the lakers?

[BlueandGold]

Lakers can have a beast starting lineup:

PG: Kobe
SG: Miller
SF: Artest
PF: Gasol
C: Bynum

rather have fisher

/kobe/artest/gasol/odom/bynum is better anyways.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

rather have fisher

/kobe/artest/gasol/odom/bynum is better anyways.

u must be nuts?? who in there can hit a wide open shot?? lol Odom??? Artest???

[konex]

you havent watch miller play...do u?


I've watched Mike Miller with the T-Wolves and Wiz. I hope you're not expecting the Orlando/Memphis Mike Miller...

[KB24]

Besides the PG situation, Lakers biggest weakness the past few years has been too many one-dimensional players. Barnes is still a plus on the court if his shot is not falling. You cannot say the same for guys like Miller...or Fish..or Sasha...or Luke...or anyone else coming off that bench!

Mike Miller at those figures would be a disastrous move for this team...

Aside from being a sharp shooter, you know he's a great passer and rebounder too right?

[Babalu]

wow. imagine pau posting up dishing out to miller for the swoosh.

teams are going to be ****ed when they cant double kobe/pau inside with miller sniping 3's.

hope we dont lose odom though. Besides being ODUMB a lot of the times or not showing up and making tv shows and not having his head in the game anymore, he is long and can grab rebounds and backs up bynum for us. Don't want to lose him. He also helps keep ronron in check.

[Kujo]

The only question about Mike Miller is his durability. He's been injury prone that last few years.

That being said, he'd be a solid addition. I don't want to see him on the Lakers, so I hope he rejects the offer. I think he could make a bit more money elsewhere, but he may want to play for the defending NBA champions.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Aside from being a sharp shooter, you know he's a great passer and rebounder too right?

he would see it...if he takes his head out of kobe's asse$

[Babalu]

another thing also is that he has been on the lakers radar since 2008. In the pau gasol trade the lakers tried their damnest to put Odom for miller in the gasol trade. Memphis wouldnt give him up so we kept odom.

dude is smart and should figure out the triangle fast like gasol. To me he is a mini gasol that shoots the 3. He has good passing and rebound but knows how to facilitate.

[BallPhunk]

He's exactly what they need. They thought they had the spot filled with "the Machine", but not so much...

[Babalu]

I wonder if they get him if that means that kobe will be playing point most of the time. or we can have a murder lineup in

Fisher
Miller
Bryant
Odom
Gasol

damn would be nice O right there

[Duranthebest]

What in the ****.. We need Miller.

[Swaggin916]

I would rather sign Matt Barnes for that money. He actually plays defense...

but brings nothing but wide open 3's on O. Miller can put it on the floor on closeouts and make plays. He is a very solid player... he is that guy you really want on your team cus he passes when he's cut off and can rain 3's on your penetration.

[amfirst]

Considering Kobe can defend PG better than anyone on the Lakers, he would be perfect at the 2 and put Kobe at the PG spot.

KObe
Miller
Artest
Gasol
Bynum

Unstopable, we don't have to watch people try to play zone defense. WE can even do a zone breaker by going.

Fisher
Kobe
Miller
Odom
Gasol

[Svendiggity]

so he has 3 hours to make a decision??

[TryToBeUnbias]

Tick Tock

[chazzy]

Tick Tock
:lol

[w00terz]

If LA signs him I'm just going to stop watching basketball altogether.

[Samvt]

If LA signs him I'm just going to stop watching basketball altogether.
don't worry bro they might get challenged by wade, bosh, lebron + 9 scrubs

[w00terz]

don't worry bro they might get challenged by wade, bosh, lebron + 9 scrubs

Ugh. I don't even know what to say.

[ashlar]

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5347642

Conflicting reports. BSPN says no deal has been offered.

[OG LeeTSkeeT]

Jerry Buss is like Jigsaw from the movie series Saw lol....putting a time limit and pressure on his victim.

[SourGrapes]

don't worry bro they might get challenged by wade, bosh, lebron + 9 scrubs

time to contract the league if this sh*t happens

[hawkfan]

hawkfan said this was a good move for Miller and the Lakers.

Will definitely be a positive addition, and can add good value to a team looking to threepeat.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

hawkfan said this was a good move for Miller and the Lakers.

Will definitely be a positive addition, and can add good value to a team looking to threepeat.

said? is he dead or something now?

[Babalu]

too soon?

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/8837/lakers2011.jpg

[Quizno]

didn't kobe and miller workout together? i remember someone telling me this but i could be wrong. i think miller would be a great fit for the lakers.

[I am that I am]

Um can't he just start at PG? As long as he has good enough handles to bring the ball up the court we'd be fine as long as we keep the triangle as our system of choice

[bdreason]

Sounds fishy. If it's true, expect a following trade of some kind.

[Pinkhearts]

Why I think this is a great signing and at a very reasonable price....if the Lakers can resolve their PG problems through other means.

Maybe the Bynum+Sasha for Bosh+Calderon is happening.
Maybe the Bynum+Sasha for Paul +Okafor is happening.
Maybe the Bynum+Artest for Lebron is happening.

If any of these happens then this signing will look extremely good.

[Xander X]

Miller in Lakers I think They will play good. I not worry about that. Lakers can win with Miller.:rolleyes:

[crisoner]

If he agrees..........................WOW!!!!

The best team just got even better.

Love it!!!

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

If he agrees..........................WOW!!!!

The best team just got even better.

Love it!!!

i dont know why he wont agree? maybe he wants more money?

instead of Ray Allen who is 35...Mike Miller is the right target for the lakers....

I heard S Blake wants more than MLE...so lakers going with Miller

[crisoner]

i dont know why he wont agree? maybe he wants more money?

instead of Ray Allen who is 35...Mike Miller is the right target for the lakers....

I heard S Blake wants more than MLE...so lakers going with Miller


We do need a PG bad and Blake would be a great fit...but Miller off the bench. WOW. Speechless if we do get him. You know things gets funny when money is involved so you never know. Seems like a great fit for both though...he wants a ring we need a shooter. Boom!!!
Maybe the Lakers got something in the works for a decent PG who is willing to play for less?

[Mr. Jabbar]

Phil has always prefered big guards anyway. He has only made the concession late in his Laker years, but previously he always wanted guards with height to help disrupt the other teams ability to pass.

no CP for phil

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

We do need a PG bad and Blake would be a great fit...but Miller off the bench. WOW. Speechless if we do get him. You know things gets funny when money is involved so you never know. Seems like a great fit for both though...he wants a ring we need a shooter. Boom!!!
Maybe the Lakers got something in the works for a decent PG who is willing to play for less?


maybe...who knows....JJ will go as worst contract ever...people are throwing money like its $hit.......

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

anybody remembers this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWPGEk4EM7s&feature=youtube_gdata


:roll: :roll:

[Mr. Jabbar]

anybody remembers this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWPGEk4EM7s&feature=youtube_gdata


:roll: :roll:


epic

[OG LeeTSkeeT]

18 mins...

[Hamburgers]

Yea i dont think its gonna happpen

[ronnymac]

Perfect fit for the triangle offense. If he signs it'll be just unfair.

[ashlar]

If he did agree to to the deal it would probably be announced some time tomorrow however I think this was a bogus rumor to begin with.

[crisoner]

maybe...who knows....JJ will go as worst contract ever...people are throwing money like its $hit.......


Yup...this might mess everything up.

[crisoner]

If he did agree to to the deal it would probably be announced some time tomorrow however I think this was a bogus rumor to begin with.


Bogus? It's true...we shall see tomorrow if he signed or not.

[DaniloGallinari]

anybody remembers this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWPGEk4EM7s&feature=youtube_gdata


:roll: :roll:

God, those Lakers announcers are horrible.

[ashlar]

Fox sports deleted the little article that was written about this. BSPN has an article stating that they contacted miller but no deal was offered so I don't know how you can definitely say its true unless Miller or the Lakers came out and said it themselves.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Fox sports deleted the little article that was written about this. BSPN has an article stating that they contacted miller but no deal was offered so I don't know how you can definitely say its true unless Miller or the Lakers came out and said it themselves.


no team is going to say they contacted him...unless they sign that player....

Its not like u expected the lakers to come out 5 mins after midnight and say we have agreement with Mike Miller.....

for them its a normal thing....if he says yes....we will know it tomorrow morning and not like 1 AM in the morning....

you might for Lebron but not for a MLE player

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

God, those Lakers announcers are horrible.

:lol :oldlol:

[ashlar]

no team is going to say they contacted him...unless they sign that player....

Its not like u expected the lakers to come out 5 mins after midnight and say we have agreement with Mike Miller.....

for them its a normal thing....if he says yes....we will know it tomorrow morning and not like 1 AM in the morning....

you might for Lebron but not for a MLE player

I already stated in an earlier post that its not going to be announced tonight even if it was true and Miller did indeed accept the offer. The guy who originally posted it on twitter already screwed up once during the draft not to mention the original article that was written about this supposed offer was deleted from foxsports. Crisoner just blindly assumes that there was an offer when nothing except an article that was taken off their website a few hours after it was posted.

[EllisGW]

:lol :oldlol:

the cavs and blazer announcers are worse than the lakers and i hate the lakers because half of their are on bandwagon

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

the cavs and blazer announcers are worse than the lakers and i hate the lakers because half of their are on bandwagon


those are worst....:cheers:

[momo]

the cavs and blazer announcers are worse than the lakers and i hate the lakers because half of their are on bandwagon

wut?

[DwightHowardMVP]

First artest then Raja Bell and Now Mike Miller?

Lakers trying to sign all the players Kobe ever had a altercation with?

[EllisGW]

wut?
fans on the bandwagon

[LakersLaLaLand]

the cavs and blazer announcers are worse than the lakers and i hate the lakers because half of their are on bandwagon

Golden State Warriors announcers are actually pretty good.

[LakersLaLaLand]

God, those Lakers announcers are horrible.

Joel Meyers the main announcer is a dip$hit. He is famously known for being a cheapo. Last season he went to dinner with Petros, Money, Vic the Brick, Hartman and Stu Lance. Local radio guys and a couple laker employees last season. Joel sat at the table asked who was paying....realized it wasn't himself...then immediately summoned the waiter and ordered a bottle of wine...knowing he was handling the bill. What a douche. Didn't even ask anybody if they were up to have a bottle.

I hate watching Laker games with Joel Meyers. Hopefully they will fire him. The radio guy spiro didas is amazing. I love stu and Thompson but don't want either of them to lose a job.

Meyers can suck it.

[Tito Beasley]

Aren't the Lakers in desperate need of a PG? :confusedshrug:


No. The PG doesn't even do anything in that offense.

It's either a dump in to Pau and then they move the ball around, or it's a Kobe iso.

Either way, all that's required from the PG is to dribble the ball over the half court line and immediately pass it to one of two players.

They can call up someone from the d-league and get the same results.

[All Net]

A point guard isa clear need but Miller has played PG at times in his career and fact is you can't argue with his numbers. 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 50% from the field and 48% from three those are very impressive.

Can you imagine the open looks Miller will get with this group? :eek:

[oh the horror]

No. The PG doesn't even do anything in that offense.

It's either a dump in to Pau and then they move the ball around, or it's a Kobe iso.

Either way, all that's required from the PG is to dribble the ball over the half court line and immediately pass it to one of two players.

They can call up someone from the d-league and get the same results.



So how goes LA handle an opposing team's PG from dropping 30 on them?

[Tito Beasley]

So how goes LA handle an opposing team's PG from dropping 30 on them?


You don't think you can find an undrafted guy who can live up to derek fisher's standard of defense?

[All Net]

So how goes LA handle an opposing team's PG from dropping 30 on them?


Maybe in the regular season, in the playoffs no point guard dominated L.A. Even Rondo struggled compared to past series. PG is a need but a bench scorer who can shoot you could argue was a bigger need.

[LakersLaLaLand]

No. The PG doesn't even do anything in that offense.

It's either a dump in to Pau and then they move the ball around, or it's a Kobe iso.

Either way, all that's required from the PG is to dribble the ball over the half court line and immediately pass it to one of two players.

They can call up someone from the d-league and get the same results.

Phil Jackson has never required or needed a traditional pg to play in his offense. Point guard specialized skills are neutralized by the triangle offense. Only once has a point guard in the triangle averaged more than 5 assists in a season.

Triangle requires GUARDS or FORWARDS, in the general sense, to shoot mid-to-long range jumpers and/or finish at the rack. Simple as that. Having a ball dominant pg is useless in the triangle. If you watched Game 7 Lamar Odom brought the ball up for the entire second half and set up the offense just fine.

Defensively the Lakers have historically been torched by guards because their perimeter defense is weak. Has been for 7 years. This will hopefully be the season it ends by bringing in a defensive perimeter specialist. My hope and dream is raja bell. He may be a sg...but he can ball hawk a point guard just fine.

Remember, POINT GUARDS ARE USELESS IN THE TRIANGLE OFFENSE. LOS ANGELES LAKERS DO NOT NEED A POINT GUARD. STOP TALKING ABOUT THE LAKERS MISSING A POINT GUARD. Lakers have won 5 championships with Derek Fisher playing the traditional 1 position.

Let the point guard issue go. Move onto guards who can shoot the long ball, finish at the rack and play some ball hawk defense. Then you will be one step closer to understanding the lakers front office targets and Phil Jackons offensive philosophy.

[LakersLaLaLand]

You don't think you can find an undrafted guy who can live up to derek fisher's standard of defense?


With Mitch Kupchak at the helm. No. We haven't done it in 7 years.

[Andrei89]

Still curious how the Lakers can sign anybody. With their 80 mil salaries

[The Iron Fist]

Phil Jackson has never required or needed a traditional pg to play in his offense. Point guard specialized skills are neutralized by the triangle offense. Only once has a point guard in the triangle averaged more than 5 assists in a season.

Triangle requires GUARDS or FORWARDS, in the general sense, to shoot mid-to-long range jumpers and/or finish at the rack. Simple as that. Having a ball dominant pg is useless in the triangle. If you watched Game 7 Lamar Odom brought the ball up for the entire second half and set up the offense just fine.

Defensively the Lakers have historically been torched by guards because their perimeter defense is weak. Has been for 7 years. This will hopefully be the season it ends by bringing in a defensive perimeter specialist. My hope and dream is raja bell. He may be a sg...but he can ball hawk a point guard just fine.

Remember, POINT GUARDS ARE USELESS IN THE TRIANGLE OFFENSE. LOS ANGELES LAKERS DO NOT NEED A POINT GUARD. STOP TALKING ABOUT THE LAKERS MISSING A POINT GUARD. Lakers have won 5 championships with Derek Fisher playing the traditional 1 position.

Let the point guard issue go. Move onto guards who can shoot the long ball, finish at the rack and play some ball hawk defense. Then you will be one step closer to understanding the lakers front office targets and Phil Jackons offensive philosophy.



Dude, a few of us have been trying to tell these cats the same thing. They just don't get it.

Even when you show them this.

BJ Armstrong 3 time champion
Ron Harper 5 time champion
Derek Fisher 5 time champion


They just don't get it that a traditional pg is just as important to the triangle as Kwame Brown.

[chazzy]

Still curious how the Lakers can sign anybody. With their 80 mil salaries

Mid Level Exception.. it's--- ehh just google it.

[All Net]

Still curious how the Lakers can sign anybody. With their 80 mil salaries

You not been following the NBA that long?

[Andrei89]

You not been following the NBA that long?

5 yearz

[All Net]

5 yearz

Thought you would know teams who are over the cap get the MLE every year.

[Hamburgers]

Still curious how the Lakers can sign anybody. With their 80 mil salaries

http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx272/hamburgerrrs/gif/206di.gif

[flipogb]

omg, dude has 5000+ posts and he doesn't know about the MLE

[Andrei89]

omg, dude has 5000+ posts and he doesn't know about the MLE

I know MIB, u know MIB?

[32jazz]

God, those Lakers announcers are horrible.


The Lakers radio announcers Spero Dedes(play by play) & Mychal Thompson(color) are better in my opinion.

[Connoisseur]

YES!

I want Mike Miller please.

[trig]

maybe they'll give him the Ron Harper role and split time fish

[mamba24]

The lakers are not going to spend that kind of money...especially if Sasha and walton are still on the payroll...if someone can take them off out hands they could invest their combined salary of 10 million on about 3-4 players.

Mike Miller, Fisher, Earl watson or Luke ridnour, and a big.

[indiefan24]

I know MIB, u know MIB?

Men In Black?

[G-Funk]

Well Phil has coached against some of the best point guards(Stockton,Magic,Kidd,Payton,Rondo,Bibby,Park er,A.I,) and they all seem to have failed against Phil and his game plots.

[Babalu]

Well Phil has coached against some of the best point guards(Stockton,Magic,Kidd,Payton,Rondo,Bibby,Park er,A.I,) and they all seem to have failed against Phil and his game plots.


I hope this deal went through. Miller said last season that he just wants to win now and its not about the money.

I personally dont know how anyone can turn down money from the lakers. 3 finals in a row, back to back champions, southern california, the fame you get for being a laker, one of the most storied franchises, the biggest market in the NBA with the most fans worldwide.

seems like a no brainer...

only bad thing i see is our tax is 9.75% which will kill off a lot of that dough compared to say miami with no state sales tax.

[Babalu]

goodmanonfox

Source told FOXSports.com the Lakers have given Mike Miller until next Tuesday. Miller, per source, spoke with Kobe last night.


hmmm...

[ZeN]

hmmm...

It seems like a reasonable and typical time allowance..

[TryToBeUnbias]

I thought they'd extend his time limit.

[BallsOut]

Good shooter but is Mike Miller just a better offensive version of Artest? How good is his foot speed? We need someone with footspeed against Lebron.

[macpierce]

Good shooter but is Mike Miller just a better offensive version of Artest? How good is his foot speed? We need someone with footspeed against Lebron.
i dont think there is anyone in the league as fast as lebron lol, artest can match lebrons strength but not his speed, if you find someone that can match lebrons speed, then that person cant match his strength