Beasley might go to LA for a first round pick.

[Faptastrophe]

via espn insider


Lakers eye Beasley?

UPDATE: Charley Walters of Pioneer Press has had it confirmed that the Lakers do have interest in Michael Beasley.
The Wolves would probably prefer a pick over a player in return and that's something the Lakers could offer as they own two 2012 first round picks -- their own and the Mavericks.

Walters reports other teams have expressed interest in Beasley, too.
"I just play basketball, and if that happens, it happens, and I still play basketball," Beasley said. "For now, I'm a Timberwolf. I love my team and my coaches. If it's time for me to go, I have no control over that. I'm just playing the game and keeping my mouth shut."

There were reports last week that the Minnesota Timberwolves have their eye on Pau Gasol, but they probably don't have enough to entice the Los Angeles Lakers to trade the power forward.
Now we get word from ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard that Los Angeles has their eye on small forward Michael Beasley. In fact, according to Broussard, the Lakers may have landed Beasley if they could have acquired Chris Paul.

The Lakers have a $8.9 million trade exception from Lamar Odom and they could send out just a draft pick for Beasley.
Beasley will be a restricted free agent beginning on July 1 and his future with the Wolves is uncertain.
The Lakers and Wolves have not spoken about Gasol since preseason, reports Broussard.
-- Nick Borges


Of course this trade wouldn't solve any of Laker problems.. but it would be a great addition to the team nonetheless. Super Cool Beasley is gonna have a break out year sooner or later. He has raw talent... For real.

[Bob Cousy]

:pimp:

perfect fit.

the tweener thing would be irrelevant since we have two 7 footers in the starting lineup.

So if Beasely gets beat off the dribble then its neutralized somewhat.

[SpecialQue]

I haven't been impressed by Beasley's game, and I don't know about giving up that pick. Still, maybe it'll work.

[IGOTGAME]

I say give up the picks. the Lakers need talent and they are gonna get that level of talent so far down in the draft. they need to take a calculated risk.

[SpecialQue]

I say give up the picks. the Lakers need talent and they are gonna get that level of talent so far down in the draft. they need to take a calculated risk.

True. I guess any move that doesn't involve Bynum or Pau is worth it.

[dbugz]

Beasley
MWP
Barnes

add also Arenas on your roster and they'll be having a party in LA

http://cdn.wg.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/drugs-guns.jpg


:oldlol: :oldlol:


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/5704007488_40fc6de9eb.jpg

[All Net]

Yes please....

[MichaelCheazley]

Please no.....Nets make a friggen move you tards.

[Bob Cousy]

Please no.....Nets make a friggen move you tards.
don't wanna cheer for LA then screw you, find a new player to dickride.:lol

[AirTupac]

Really hopin Lakers get him.

[dunksby]

I had high hopes for this guy, I still believe he can make it, just dont let the mofo get out of the Staples center and into LA :facepalm

[MichaelCheazley]

don't wanna cheer for LA then screw you, find a new player to dickride.:lol
Lol my support is undying. I dont like LA but wish him sucess. He wont get much of it in la with so many scoring options. He will have little freedom with another shotjacker on his team. But even if LA gets him they wont extend him. Im a heat fan so I cant cheer for la but will cheer for Mike.

[Rnbizzle]

Dude has always had game, just never really played up to his potential, maybe playing with Kobe can help.

[La Frescobaldi]

Maybe the Lakers view is..... Beasley is a lot better than people give him credit for.

Maybe Coach Adelman is having a hard time figuring out what makes players go in Minnesota. Back in his Blazer days he had those guys playing the basketball of their lives, and Sacramento of course... well there's controversy about 2002, Tim Donaghy and all that. So the guy can coach, but he's made a lot of blunders with the Wolves this season; putting Pekovic on the bench at the wrong time has cost at least 2 games and maybe 3; Beasley should be leading the team when he's on the floor but instead a lot of times Rubio or Love stay on the court and run the backups.

Beasley's so-called struggles are only a symptom of Adelman struggling to find the right combination for that Wolf team. They are starting a 3-2 with MB getting a lot of minutes... but Beasley's not getting a rhythm.

Would he do better as a Laker? dunno. He can probably score better than Barnes but do the Lakers need that? Is his defense better?

To me, a first round pick isn't enough for a guy known to perform in the NBA at 19p 6r 2a and just now moving into his strongest years

[Bob Cousy]

Lol my support is undying. I dont like LA but wish him sucess. He wont get much of it in la with so many scoring options. He will have little freedom with another shotjacker on his team. But even if LA gets him they wont extend him. Im a heat fan so I cant cheer for la but will cheer for Mike.
he can average 17 and 7 and still become a star because of the market he'll be in. Especially if the team wins and advances in the playoffs.

[B-Easy8]

I really hope we don't trade him but it looks like we will. I bet he will become a star on the Lakers, his defense really isn't as bad as people say and they could roll a lineup of Kobe, Barnes, Beasley, Gasol and Bynum. That would be the biggest lineup in the NBA.

[FireDavidKahn]

Good, get him off the Wolves. He will forever be the high potential guy who never gets it. He hasn't matured one bit since Miami and doesn't understand what team ball is.

[B-Easy8]

he can average 17 and 7 and still become a star because of the market he'll be in. Especially if the team wins and advances in the playoffs.

I really doubt he averages 7 boards playing with Bynum and Gasol. He will probably become more of a shooter with the starting unit and if he is played with the bench then he will post up and drive.

[HylianNightmare]

go for it, dude is itching to break out

[FireDavidKahn]

go for it, dude is itching to break out
You guys want Anthony Randolph as well?

[Bob Cousy]

You guys want Anthony Randolph as well?
yes.

he would make a great bench player, Josh McRoberts and Randolph.:rockon:

[B-Easy8]

You guys want Anthony Randolph as well?

Randolph makes some bonehead plays but he has been good for the most part, i have no idea why he is out of the rotation. He had a great repoire with Rubio and he can straight up score the ball.

I think both Beasley and Randolph need a fresh start where they can play extended minutes. Beasley can probably find minutes on any team but Randolph needs to go to Jersey or Charlotte and actually have more opportunities.

[IGOTGAME]

Randolph makes some bonehead plays but he has been good for the most part, i have no idea why he is out of the rotation. He had a great repoire with Rubio and he can straight up score the ball.

I think both Beasley and Randolph need a fresh start where they can play extended minutes. Beasley can probably find minutes on any team but Randolph needs to go to Jersey or Charlotte and actually have more opportunities.

Randolph might get minutes in LA because they need athleticism. But, I doubt LA could swing Beasley and Randolph.

[ProfessorMurder]

Beasley
MWP
Barnes

add also Arenas on your roster and they'll be having a party in LA

http://cdn.wg.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/drugs-guns.jpg

I like the two $1 bills :lol


Randolph makes some bonehead plays but he has been good for the most part, i have no idea why he is out of the rotation. He had a great repoire with Rubio and he can straight up score the ball.

I think both Beasley and Randolph need a fresh start where they can play extended minutes. Beasley can probably find minutes on any team but Randolph needs to go to Jersey or Charlotte and actually have more opportunities.

I'm more curious about why Randolph doesn't do well, than I am about Beasley. I think he's just had his spirit crushed. He should see a sports psychologist.

[Droid101]

via espn insider




Of course this trade wouldn't solve any of Laker problems.. but it would be a great addition to the team nonetheless. Super Cool Beasley is gonna have a break out year sooner or later. He has raw talent... For real.
:roll: :roll: :roll:

Metta World Peace, starter:
4.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 33% field goals, 21% three pointers, PER of 6.5, most minutes in the league for anyone with under a 9 PER. 22 minutes per game

Michael Beasley:
12.2 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1 apg, 42% from the field, 43% from three!, PER of 13, 26 minutes per game.

[Droid101]

You guys want Anthony Randolph as well?
Um... let me think.

Josh McRoberts:
2.3 ppg 3 rpg 1 apg in 13 minutes, 9.8 PER

Troy Murph: 4 ppg 3 rpg 1 apg in 19 mpg, 9.5 PER

Anthony Randolph: 5.8 ppg 2.5 rpg in 12 minutes, 16.6 PER

Yes, in a millisecond.

[All Net]

You guys want Anthony Randolph as well?

A bench player who could play basketball is always welcome on this team.

[pegasus]

If that's for TPE and a draft pick, does that mean the Lakers won't be able to acquire a PG with the TPE? If that's the case, this is a bad trade. PG is their weakest position, not SF.

[RRR3]

Um... let me think.

Josh McRoberts:
2.3 ppg 3 rpg 1 apg in 13 minutes, 9.8 PER

Troy Murph: 4 ppg 3 rpg 1 apg in 19 mpg, 9.5 PER

Anthony Randolph: 5.8 ppg 2.5 rpg in 12 minutes, 16.6 PER

Yes, in a millisecond.
Murphy sucks, yes, but isn't McRoberts being underused by Mike Brown? :confusedshrug: I thought McBob was a solid bench player in the past, is he hurt or something?

[All Net]

If that's for TPE and a draft pick, does that mean the Lakers won't be able to acquire a PG with the TPE? If that's the case, this is a bad trade. PG is their weakest position, not SF.

Think the plan is to get sessions as well with a first round pick. Guessing that would be in place first.

[FireDavidKahn]

A bench player who could play basketball is always welcome on this team.
Then Randolph isn't your guy.:lol

[pegasus]

Think the plan is to get sessions as well with a first round pick. Guessing that would be in place first.

I didn't know the TPE was big enough to absorb both of their contracts. If both trades go through, the Lakers would be right up there with the OKC in the WCF.

[All Net]

I didn't know the TPE was big enough to absorb both of their contracts. If both trades go through, the Lakers would be right up there with the OKC in the WCF.

I think sessions is more likely to happen... Rumours here is that this would of been done weeks ago but Mitch is waiting to see what happens with dwight situation at the deadline.

[cuad]

i got some news for y'all. my source's source in minnesoda says beasley is actually gonna go to the kings.

[Bob Cousy]

I didn't know the TPE was big enough to absorb both of their contracts. If both trades go through, the Lakers would be right up there with the OKC in the WCF.maybe not.:confusedshrug:

it seems as though they are hell bent on looking for suitors for Gasol, possibly moving him for a younger piece(s) ?

they might be looking to rebuild on the fly.

[Crown&Coke]

If that's for TPE and a draft pick, does that mean the Lakers won't be able to acquire a PG with the TPE? If that's the case, this is a bad trade. PG is their weakest position, not SF.

I think if they trade part of the TPE and a pick for Beas, thats about 6.3mil of the TPE gone, as well as a draft pick

that would leave less than 2.7 left of the TPE to go after a point (which would not be enough to get Ramon Sessions-which is the other rumor out there, he makes about 4.3)

and Im pretty certain Minny wants nothing to do with any of the other guys on the Lakers they are willing to move, as Beas is expiring and the Lakers have no one expiring

I like Beas, Lakers need scoring too... although pg is the bigger hole right now

[RRR3]

i got some news for y'all. beasley is actually gonna go to the kings.
Just how many basketballs do you think there are on the court in Sacramento? :lol


Tyreke Evans
Marcus Thornton
John Salmons
Michael Beasley
DeMarcus Cousins
Travis Outlaw
Jimmer Fredette
Francisco Garcia
JJ Hickson
Isaiah Thomas


GOAT shotjacking team!

[pegasus]

I think if they trade part of the TPE and a pick for Beas, thats about 6.3mil of the TPE gone, as well as a draft pick

that would leave less than 2.7 left of the TPE to go after a point (which would not be enough to get Ramon Sessions-which is the other rumor out there, he makes about 4.3)

and Im pretty certain Minny wants nothing to do with any of the other guys on the Lakers they are willing to move, as Beas is expiring and the Lakers have no one expiring

I like Beas, Lakers need scoring too... although pg is the bigger hole right now

Yeah, that's what I was figuring, too. Maybe the Cavs would want MWP to spice things up a little bit in Cleveland:oldlol:

[DuMa]

oh the weekly laker trade rumor is here again. how did that dwight and cp3 trade go again?

[All Net]

Yeah, that's what I was figuring, too. Maybe the Cavs would want MWP to spice things up a little bit in Cleveland:oldlol:

If only :oldlol:

[Bob Cousy]

oh the weekly laker trade rumor is here again. how did that dwight and cp3 trade go again?
we got blackballed by the league office and 28 p.haggot GMs.

:confusedshrug:

[pegasus]

oh the weekly laker trade rumor is here again. how did that dwight and cp3 trade go again?

Comes from a guy with a Lin avatar, who called him out just a month ago for settling as an NBA scrub instead of making use of his education.

I bet you'd show up here with a Howard-in-LA-jersey avatar, if he winds up there by the trade deadline:lol

[G-Funk]

I didn't know the TPE was big enough to absorb both of their contracts. If both trades go through, the Lakers would be right up there with the OKC in the WCF.
No u cant.. It seems that the Lakers are gonna include McRoberts on the deal to make salaries match (McRoberts + pick for Sessions)

[cotdt]

I like Beasley and he is a solid player and also young. That said, this still doesn't solve the PG issue.

[Burgz]

he brings a similar skill set that Odom did

however like Odom he doesn't have a part of his game that is outstanding

if he goes to the lakers they should make him the sixth man, give him as many touches as possible and maximize his scoring ability

if they start him he'll never touch the ball

[Droid101]

Murphy sucks, yes, but isn't McRoberts being underused by Mike Brown? :confusedshrug: I thought McBob was a solid bench player in the past, is he hurt or something?
McBob is an "energy guy" with no appreciable skill. Nice for a 9th or 10th man, but nothing more.

[Scholar]

He could definitely do damage as a starting SF for the Lakers. He'd be a better starter than MWP or Matt Barnes at least. :confusedshrug:

[IGOTGAME]

he brings a similar skill set that Odom did

however like Odom he doesn't have a part of his game that is outstanding

if he goes to the lakers they should make him the sixth man, give him as many touches as possible and maximize his scoring ability

if they start him he'll never touch the ball

Beasly is intriguing because he can play a scoring 4 at times with Bynum. Unlike Odom, he is a scorer who can create his own shot with tons of moves.

I would rather the Lakers pick up Beasley than Session regardless of the fact they need a pg.

The Lakers would be a whole different team with another versatile scorer in the lineup. It would make everyone look better, including Fisher and Blake.

[DMAVS41]

Would be huge.

[Babalu]

if we could somehow get beasley and ramon sessions without giving up gasol/bynum/kobe I would be estatic.

Sessions would be awesome to have as he is just wasting away behind kyrie now. Beasley would be our 6th man and have all the touches he wants playing with the bench or when we want to go with our ****ing huge lineup.

I'm really hoping this gets done since I don't feel like giving up gasol/bynum for dwight is as good of a deal.

Our core pillars are championship material. Kobe shotjacking with our twin towers cleaning everything up and controlling the paint on defense. Its our bench and lack of any scoring from our non core thats our problem.

[stallionaire]

if we could somehow get beasley and ramon sessions without giving up gasol/bynum/kobe I would be estatic.


Lakers fans. :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Droid101]

Lakers fans. :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
If we could somehow get Pau Gasol while only giving up a scrubble center and a second round draft pick...



BEWARE MITCH KUPCHAK

[talkingconch]

Lakers fans. :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
You think we're gonna give up Gasol, bynum or Kobe for Ramon Sessions or Michael Beasley?:roll:

[stallionaire]

The fact remains. If Sessions and Beas are to go to LA, the Lakers will be either giving up Gasol or Bynum (though Andrew is very unlikely to move IMO).

Either that or they'll give up picks. I would love a first round pick from the Lakers.

[Babalu]

The fact remains. If Sessions and Beas are to go to LA, the Lakers will be either giving up Gasol or Bynum (though Andrew is very unlikely to move IMO).

Either that or they'll give up picks. I would love a first round pick from the Lakers.


no shit. which is why I said if we could get sessions/beasley without giving up bynum/pau/kobe.

[DuMa]

Comes from a guy with a Lin avatar, who called him out just a month ago for settling as an NBA scrub instead of making use of his education.

I bet you'd show up here with a Howard-in-LA-jersey avatar, if he winds up there by the trade deadline:lol

Oh look more confused and delusional laker fans

[Crown&Coke]

The fact remains. If Sessions and Beas are to go to LA, the Lakers will be either giving up Gasol or Bynum (though Andrew is very unlikely to move IMO).

Either that or they'll give up picks. I would love a first round pick from the Lakers.

Lakers are not giving up Pau or Bynum for either of those two dudes. They wouldn't give up Pau or Bynum for BOTH of those dudes. c'mon..

Most times us Lakers fans throw out garbage trade scenarios like Luke Walton for an All-Star player, but this is not the case this time, we are at least trying to be a little reasonable here. Minny letting Beas go at end of year anyway, why not swindle him for a pick. Sessions is a starting caliber player sitting behind the next great hope in Cleveland, had Kyrie not gotten that concussion Ramon's only pub are these trade scenarios

Now first rounders? Definetly those are going to be involved.

[rfoster24]

oh the weekly laker trade rumor is here again. how did that dwight and cp3 trade go again?

hahahaha

Garnett, Bosh, Kidd, 'Melo, Paul, D-Will, Dwight- all these players had rumors of going to the lakers once in the past 5 years.

Who knows what to believe anymore? Everytime a rumor comes up, lakers fans get all worked up. It's dumb.

[chazzy]

oh the weekly laker trade rumor is here again. how did that dwight and cp3 trade go again?
The CP3 trade actually happened and then got vetoed, Dumass :oldlol:

[stallionaire]

Man I really don't see how most Lakers fans are ok with getting a first round pick when they should hold onto them. the Lakers should start tanking for a lottery pick IMO.

[Bosnian Sajo]

:bowdown: YES!!!!

[Droid101]

the Lakers should start tanking for a lottery pick IMO.
:roll:

Now who is delusional?

If they're going to tank, it's going to be the 2013-2014 season, when all their contracts will be coming off the books the following season. Not right in the middle of two of their superstars' contracts.

[stallionaire]

:roll:

Now who is delusional?

If they're going to tank, it's going to be the 2013-2014 season, when all their contracts will be coming off the books the following season. Not right in the middle of two of their superstars' contracts.

Yeah all jokes. I just hate the Lakers.

[GOBB]

Lakers first rd pick will be low. Meh, I'd shop Beasley around for a better offer.

[Bigsmoke]

huge upgrade from those other bumps that the Lakers have at the SF spot.

go do it Mitch.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Lakers first rd pick will be low. Meh, I'd shop Beasley around for a better offer.


Minny got him for a 2nd round pick...lol nice try

He becomes RFA this summer

[BlackVVaves]

Man I really don't see how most Lakers fans are ok with getting a first round pick when they should hold onto them. the Lakers should start tanking for a lottery pick IMO.

:roll:

Get the hate out your system boy, it's bad for your health :no:

[KOBEtherealKing]

Dont understand why people think it's impossible for them to get both! sessions and beasley arent worth any of our bigs. come one now, bynum and gasol are still allstars, ramon and b-easy aren't. they are decent starters with alot of potential.

expiring/pick for ramon
tpe/pick for beasley

idk i guess something like but get something done mitch and jimbo!

fisher/mwp minutes need to be at the bottom of the well.

[04mzwach]

just a pick? I'm thinking at least something in addition to a pick...

[GOBB]

Minny got him for a 2nd round pick...lol nice try

He becomes RFA this summer

Doesnt matter what Minny got him for, he increased his value and is worth more than a late first rd pick. Smarten up.

[IGOTGAME]

just a pick? I'm thinking at least something in addition to a pick...

Trade player Exceptions and Darius Morris. :D, maybe Ebanks. Would be willing to go McRoberts as well although that puts a lot of pressure on Murphy to stay healthy.

[stallionaire]

just a pick? I'm thinking at least something in addition to a pick...

Same here.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Doesnt matter what Minny got him for, he increased his value and is worth more than a late first rd pick. Smarten up.


lol ya right increased his value...my a$$...

He is coming from the bench and not getting any consistent minutes this year.

Yesterday he only play 5/6 mins against the jazz....

But ya just because the lakers are involved he should be traded for 2 1st round picks....sure GTFO

[BlackVVaves]

just a pick? I'm thinking at least something in addition to a pick...

The T-Wolves sent out a second rounder for Beasley, when he was less expendable than he is now. Why would a team send out a FIRST rounder AND a complementary player?

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

The T-Wolves sent out a second rounder for Beasley, when he was less expendable than he is now. Why would a team send out a FIRST rounder AND a complementary player?

no because logical thinking goes out of the window when the Lakers are involved

[GOBB]

lol ya right increased his value...my a$$...

He is coming from the bench and not getting any consistent minutes this year.

Yesterday he only play 5/6 mins against the jazz....

But ya just because the lakers are involved he should be traded for 2 1st round picks....sure GTFO

Who said 2 first rd picks? There you go talkin out of your ass again. And this could be the Mavs, Heat, Bulls any team drafting late first rd. I guess you missed the point huh? Too busy talkin out of your ass and neglecting that brain of yours. There are people on life support that would love to use something you take for granted.

Anyway, he's worth more than a late first rd pick. Minny should shop him around for better. How any idiot errr person reads into this as "Dont give Beasley to the Lakers, oh nooooooooo" is beyond me. How often have you been told you're a flat out idiot?

[stallionaire]

The Lakers want Beasley, they have to play by Minnesota's rules. Everyone knows Beasley will be better the minute he takes off a Minnesota jersey.

Lakers would be smart to stop ****ing around and just go ahead and send a first round pick along with a player.

[stallionaire]

I hope Stern gets involved again the minute the Lakers try to gouge Minnesota's team.

That'll teach them.

:roll:

[AirTupac]

I think Lakers are waiting till March 1st where they can trade the players they got from the off season.

Get Beasley though, we need him.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Who said 2 first rd picks? There you go talkin out of your ass again. And this could be the Mavs, Heat, Bulls any team drafting late first rd. I guess you missed the point huh? Too busy talkin out of your ass and neglecting that brain of yours. There are people on life support that would love to use something you take for granted.

Anyway, he's worth more than a late first rd pick. Minny should shop him around for better. How any idiot errr person reads into this as "Dont give Beasley to the Lakers, oh nooooooooo" is beyond me. How often have you been told you're a flat out idiot?


stop attacking other posters u pathetic son of a b1tch...freaking read what i am saying u retard...

maybe u are just not able to comprehend what others are saying? u dumb mutha fcuka

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

I hope Stern gets involved again the minute the Lakers try to gouge Minnesota's team.

That'll teach them.

:roll:


how dumb fcuk are u?

[Rooster]

Doesnt matter what Minny got him for, he increased his value and is worth more than a late first rd pick. Smarten up.

Not really, everyone knows he is a talent. However he carries excess baggage that might ruin a team camaraderie. The Lakers can take that risk because they want to win now and there's a big hole in that position. Artest is not producing and defense are sagging on him. Beasley can easily change that. Makes it easier for Kobe to operate with more room and so do Bynum and Gasol. Minny should take that 1st round pick or they can pick up another salaries in return. They are in rebuilding mode. They already got a solid core. They can wait for draft picks to develop. Lakers can't.

[stallionaire]

stop attacking other posters u pathetic son of a b1tch...freaking read what i am saying u retard...

maybe u are just not able to comprehend what others are saying? u dumb mutha fcuka
:roll:

[chairman]

I hope Stern gets involved again the minute the Lakers try to gouge Minnesota's team.

That'll teach them.

:roll:
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

[GOBB]

Not really, everyone knows he is a talent. However he carries excess baggage that might ruin a team camaraderie. The Lakers can take that risk because they want to win now and there's a big hole in that position. Artest is not producing and defense are sagging on him. Beasley can easily change that. Makes it easier for Kobe to operate with more room and so do Bynum and Gasol. Minny should take that 1st round pick or they can pick up another salaries in return. They are in rebuilding mode. They already got a solid core. They can wait for draft picks to develop. Lakers can't.

What are you talkin about? Unless you can show me that the only team in the NBA is interested in Michael Beasley, I dont get your point. For the Lakers it would be a solid move to get a talented scoring SF (moreso than they have ever had in awhile) for a late first rd pick that would be wasted. One thing Beasley has proven is he can score. He also proven he is not a #1 option/franchise player. He would fall in well as a 3rd scoring option, 4th even given the Lakers situation. They make out, Minny however could always wait for a better offer which I believe they can get. This is not the best offer any team will throw Minny way. And it shouldnt be because Beasley should be able to bring back more value. Even if its a mid first rd pick? I'd take that before I'd take a late first rd pick. In fact I'd wait for those middle of the pack/right outside of lottery teams to call.

[KeyNote]

it'll be good to finally see some athleticism at the 3

not a big fan of giving up a 1st round pick, rather use the trade exception...but whatever it takes to upgrade over artest and barnes

they'll still have a draft pick to go after sessions

[G-Funk]

Man I really don't see how most Lakers fans are ok with getting a first round pick when they should hold onto them. the Lakers should start tanking for a lottery pick IMO.
Unlike ur sorry a$$ franchise, the Lakers dont play for picks, they play for rings

[GOBB]

stop attacking other posters u pathetic son of a b1tch...freaking read what i am saying u retard...

maybe u are just not able to comprehend what others are saying? u dumb mutha fcuka

I attack idiots, you fit the bill. You accused me of saying the only reason I object to this trade offer is based on the Lakers being involved. Thats wrong, thats false. That is you talkin out of your ASS. You said Beasley was traded for a 2nd rd pick so Minny shouldnt be able to land more value than a late first which is what L.A is rumored they would offer. I said BS, Minny could get better off the fact they arent in a rush to get rid of him. Other teams will see or hear what other teams are offering and may sweeten a deal. No he's not going for 2 first rd'ers as you CLAIMED I IMPLIED FALSELY IDIOT. But to think you couldnt get a middle first rd pick? Or a pick and player? I dont see why not.

If Lakers land Beasley for a late first rd pick? Thats a good deal for them. Minny? Not so much. And I'd be critical of them. I dont give a crap about your team kid, who the f*ck are you? This could be the Thunder offering a late first rd pick. I'd say the exact same thing. Smack yourself.

[Jotaro Durant]

he kinda like odom

[LA.MJ&KB#1]

I think Lakers are waiting till March 1st where they can trade the players they got from the off season.

Get Beasley though, we need him.
I agree 100%, good point AirTupac:applause:

[Rooster]

What are you talkin about? Unless you can show me that the only team in the NBA is interested in Michael Beasley, I dont get your point. For the Lakers it would be a solid move to get a talented scoring SF (moreso than they have ever had in awhile) for a late first rd pick that would be wasted. One thing Beasley has proven is he can score. He also proven he is not a #1 option/franchise player. He would fall in well as a 3rd scoring option, 4th even given the Lakers situation. They make out, Minny however could always wait for a better offer which I believe they can get. This is not the best offer any team will throw Minny way. And it shouldnt be because Beasley should be able to bring back more value. Even if its a mid first rd pick? I'd take that before I'd take a late first rd pick. In fact I'd wait for those middle of the pack/right outside of lottery teams to call.

If you are looking for a fair trade for Beasley, I just don't think Minny will get one. If he was in the best behavior, most teams will drool for his talent. But like I said, he is carrying an excess baggage. Case in point. Rashad McCants. He can easily play in the NBA with most teams but because of his attitude, no one wanted to take that risk.

[Zenji]

Can't believe people actually want Beasley. Have you guys seen this selfish scrub play?

[Bob Cousy]

Can't believe people actually want Beasley. Have you guys seen this selfish scrub play?
He doesn't play selfish at all ... he plays like your everyday SF.

have you seen him play ? or are you mixing up off-court antics with on-court play ?

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

I attack idiots, you fit the bill. You accused me of saying the only reason I object to this trade offer is based on the Lakers being involved. Thats wrong, thats false. That is you talkin out of your ASS. You said Beasley was traded for a 2nd rd pick so Minny shouldnt be able to land more value than a late first which is what L.A is rumored they would offer. I said BS, Minny could get better off the fact they arent in a rush to get rid of him. Other teams will see or hear what other teams are offering and may sweeten a deal. No he's not going for 2 first rd'ers as you CLAIMED I IMPLIED FALSELY IDIOT. But to think you couldnt get a middle first rd pick? Or a pick and player? I dont see why not.

If Lakers land Beasley for a late first rd pick? Thats a good deal for them. Minny? Not so much. And I'd be critical of them. I dont give a crap about your team kid, who the f*ck are you? This could be the Thunder offering a late first rd pick. I'd say the exact same thing. Smack yourself.

oh man...internet thug is here :roll:

[KeyNote]

Can't believe people actually want Beasley. Have you guys seen this selfish scrub play?

have you seen metta world peace dribble?

[stallionaire]

He doesn't play selfish at all ... he plays like your everyday SF.

have you seen him play ? or are you mixing up off-court antics with on-court play ?

He does play selfish a lot. He'll get the ball on the perimiter and try to drive in 17+ feet. then he loses the ball. rinse and repeat. he has been doing this all season in between his bright spots.

but i will say, he is more of a team player than people give him credit for.

[LBJMVP]

wolves could get more imo.


but of course the lakers fans will think this is a perfect trade.

[StroShow4]

T-Wolves can't trade Beasley, need him for team karaoke videos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYDzvmoGIcE).

[Bob Cousy]

wolves could get more imo.


but of course the lakers fans will think this is a perfect trade.

supercoolbeas = FA

[stallionaire]

T-Wolves can't trade Beasley, need him for team karaoke videos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYDzvmoGIcE).

They played this video on the jumbotron during the 76ers game. The crowd was enjoying the video... when beasley part came at the end and EVERYONE in the arena was laughing their ass off. LITERALLY EVERYONE.

all the 76er players were looking up at the screen laughing and the timeout ended and oddly enough Adelman just put Beasley into the lineup. Beasley was embarrassed as **** and literally his body language was hilarious. the entire team and 76ers made it to the other side of the court and beasley just shamefully walked towards them. adelman got up and told him to start hustling and get over the video. :roll:

funniest wolves moment at Target Center, easily. almost tops the botched Wes Johnson and K-love handshake from last year.

[GOBB]

oh man...internet thug is here :roll:

Has little to do with being an internet thug. Moreso to do with putting a idiot like yourself in their place. You taled out of your ass. I called you on it, now you want to take the convo to the land of Irrelevance. Just be a man you wittle boy and admit you ran your mouth with offbased accusations and we'll call it a day. Not the first time I put you in your place, doubt it will be the last.

[KOBEtherealKing]

wolves could get more imo.


but of course the lakers fans will think this is a perfect trade.

But of course someone always says a team can get more if the lakers want that player. Never gets old :lol

[flipogb]

wolves could get more imo.


but of course the lakers fans will think this is a perfect trade.
so Laker fans made up the rumor huh? smh

why do haters always act like it was the fan's that made up these rumors

[BlueandGold]

They played this video on the jumbotron during the 76ers game. The crowd was enjoying the video... when beasley part came at the end and EVERYONE in the arena was laughing their ass off. LITERALLY EVERYONE.

all the 76er players were looking up at the screen laughing and the timeout ended and oddly enough Adelman just put Beasley into the lineup. Beasley was embarrassed as **** and literally his body language was hilarious. the entire team and 76ers made it to the other side of the court and beasley just shamefully walked towards them. adelman got up and told him to start hustling and get over the video. :roll:

funniest wolves moment at Target Center, easily. almost tops the botched Wes Johnson and K-love handshake from last year.
lol that's a pretty hilarious anecdote. Of course that kind of behavior is completely unacceptable on the Lakers and Beasley will fall in line with the rest of the troops or be shipped out or DNP his entire time in LA, if this happens. *knockonwood

[White Mamba]

Do it mitch:bowdown:

[Myth]

Felton for 1st round pick! Come on! Do it!

[Lavachebeadsman]

Hate this trade for Laker's, love it for the Wolves. During this years draft, they will be able to move up if this trade goes through, with young assets like Johnson, Randolph, ect. (Yes, Johnson sucks but is still technically an asset). The Lakers don't need another chucker.

[DKLaker]

Really hopin Lakers get him.

:cheers: Love this deal!!!!!

[BlueandGold]

Hate this trade for Laker's, love it for the Wolves. During this years draft, they will be able to move up if this trade goes through, with young assets like Johnson, Randolph, ect. (Yes, Johnson sucks but is still technically an asset). The Lakers don't need another chucker.
I was going to ask the same thing.. why are they randomly getting Beasley when they've needed a better PG since 09, possibly since 08-07.

[Bob Cousy]

I was going to ask the same thing.. why are they randomly getting Beasley when they've needed a better PG since 09, possibly since 08-07.
You question Lakers management ? lol.

Mitch is not dense, we are also targeting Ramon Sessions. He is trying to fill both holes in our lineup.

[LA_Showtime]

I don't see why the Wolves would do this. I know Beasley hasn't lived up to everyone's expectations, but he's a young kid and will only get better as he matures and learns from his mistakes. This would be a huge steal.

[Human Error]

Lol at the typical idiotic Laker fans saying Beasley is not worth trading a first round pick for onoy because he was traded for a couple of second round picks? When everytime the Bulls fans or the Knicks fans come up with dumb ideas, the Laker fans always show us who the real deal is. What are the chances of getting a player of Beasley's talent late in the first round? Absolutely zero. And who knows? Lots of teams can use a high scoring frontcourt option and maybe some are willing to part ways more to inquire him.

[AirTupac]

I don't see why the Wolves would do this. I know Beasley hasn't lived up to everyone's expectations, but he's a young kid and will only get better as he matures and learns from his mistakes. This would be a huge steal.

The Wolves don't feel that Beasley has matured at all, they are open to trade him.

[hawkfan]

Good move for the Lakers, considering the bench is probably the worst in the entire league and considering what else is out there.

[Faptastrophe]

Lol at the typical idiotic Laker fans saying Beasley is not worth trading a first round pick for onoy because he was traded for a couple of second round picks? When everytime the Bulls fans or the Knicks fans come up with dumb ideas, the Laker fans always show us who the real deal is. What are the chances of getting a player of Beasley's talent late in the first round? Absolutely zero. And who knows? Lots of teams can use a high scoring frontcourt option and maybe some are willing to part ways more to inquire him.
Pretty much this.
I feel like it is an absolute steal. They need to pull the trigger immediately.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

I don't see why the Wolves would do this. I know Beasley hasn't lived up to everyone's expectations, but he's a young kid and will only get better as he matures and learns from his mistakes. This would be a huge steal.

Minny is going in different direction. Yesterday he played only 5mins & he will be a RFA. which means they will let him walk...Atleast get a 1st rounder for him then lose for nothing.

[Jasper]

Beasz & Ridnour for Walton and Fisher




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[04mzwach]

Beasz & Ridnour for Walton and Fisher




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I wouldn't even go Ridnour for Walton and Fisher. :lol

[CLTHornets4eva]

Would be amazing for Minnesota, got Beasley for nothing.

Well played Mr. Kahn. :lol

[Kiddlovesnets]

lol at the lowly T-Wolves giving up players like AI Jefferson and Michael Beasley for nothing...

[All Net]

Hate this trade for Laker's, love it for the Wolves. During this years draft, they will be able to move up if this trade goes through, with young assets like Johnson, Randolph, ect. (Yes, Johnson sucks but is still technically an asset). The Lakers don't need another chucker.

Would you rather have a SF who can barely get More than 6 points per game and terrible %? This team has 3 guys who can score... That's it.

[longtime lurker]

Lakers are old...they never run fast breaks, they get out hustled and you can pretty much pencil in a loss for an away game or 2nd night of a back to back. They desperately need to get younger and more athletic

[peppo06]

Lakers are old...they never run fast breaks, they get out hustled and you can pretty much pencil in a loss for an away game or 2nd night of a back to back. They desperately need to get younger and more athletic

So will Beasley be able to get them more athletic? I don't think so. Lakers need a good point guard. Trust me, replacing Fisher with a good fastbreaker can get them more more more close to the title!

[Rooster]

Good move for the Lakers, considering the bench is probably the worst in the entire league and considering what else is out there.


We are dead last in bench scoring this year. We need to do something about that. I dunno if we are waitin for Howard but we should be making moves beforehand.

[longtime lurker]

So will Beasley be able to get them more athletic? I don't think so. Lakers need a good point guard. Trust me, replacing Fisher with a good fastbreaker can get them more more more close to the title!

Ever heard of a saying beggers can't be choosers? Well right now the Lakers are beggars, can't afford to be picky. Take what's available and try to steal some talent that's rotting on the end of a bench, beasley for a 1st round pick is buying low. Ideally you make a move for beasley and sessions(offering the dallas first and the 2014 first rounder) but there are young players that will help the lakers besides sessions that are readily available. Johnnu flynn, terrence williams, toney douglas, jarred bayless, barbosa. Don't think it will take more than a couple 2nd rounders to get any of these guys.

[Whoah10115]

Maybe the Lakers view is..... Beasley is a lot better than people give him credit for.

Maybe Coach Adelman is having a hard time figuring out what makes players go in Minnesota. Back in his Blazer days he had those guys playing the basketball of their lives, and Sacramento of course... well there's controversy about 2002, Tim Donaghy and all that. So the guy can coach, but he's made a lot of blunders with the Wolves this season; putting Pekovic on the bench at the wrong time has cost at least 2 games and maybe 3; Beasley should be leading the team when he's on the floor but instead a lot of times Rubio or Love stay on the court and run the backups.

Beasley's so-called struggles are only a symptom of Adelman struggling to find the right combination for that Wolf team. They are starting a 3-2 with MB getting a lot of minutes... but Beasley's not getting a rhythm.

Would he do better as a Laker? dunno. He can probably score better than Barnes but do the Lakers need that? Is his defense better?

To me, a first round pick isn't enough for a guy known to perform in the NBA at 19p 6r 2a and just now moving into his strongest years



Let me say, Rick Adelman sits alongside only George Karl, Kevin McHale, and Thibbs (cannot spell his name) as the candidates for Coach of the Year. He has done an incredible job with the Minnesota Timberwolves and it's probably between him and McHale.


He's the best coach in basketball.




But you're right. A lot his mistakes have been obvious and of course game related. Last year, Kevin Love played under 36minutes. This year, he's leading the league at just under 40. When you have Michael Beasley, considered to be a tweener, that just makes no sense. You have Anthony Tolliver. At center you now have Pekovic beasting and Darko is more than solid as a backup center. What I'm trying to say is, Kevin Love should not be playing 40minutes a game. This is a guy who just drastically changed his body (look at his face) and could be the toughest guy in the league. He lives to rebound and he actually boxes out. There's a reason his shooting percentage is a little lower and his 3pt % that much lower. Fewer minutes would equal higher efficiency. And it just makes a lot of sense.


Derrick Williams doesn't get many minutes, as a rookie. So how is it that Beasley is getting none? He should be getting a good mix between both the 3 and the 4.


And I think the Beasley fan should hope he'd go back to Miami. Could actually work. Either way, he's a power forward. I don't see how he fits in at all in Minnesota. But he still has plenty to offer them and while he's there he should give Love some rest.

[Droid101]

So will Beasley be able to get them more athletic? I don't think so. Lakers need a good point guard. Trust me, replacing Fisher with a good fastbreaker can get them more more more close to the title!
Yes. Metta World Peace starts. He's slow as a rock and can't jump.

Having a quick point guard won't help the other players run faster.

[B]

So will Beasley be able to get them more athletic? I don't think so. Lakers need a good point guard. Trust me, replacing Fisher with a good fastbreaker can get them more more more close to the title!You realize the Lakers are allowed to make more than one move. It's not like if they take on Beasley's contract that means they have to sit on the roster from that point on.

[LA_Showtime]

You know your small forward rotation is bad when a successful night for two of those guys is a DNP.

[FireDavidKahn]

Let me say, Rick Adelman sits alongside only George Karl, Kevin McHale, and Thibbs (cannot spell his name) as the candidates for Coach of the Year. He has done an incredible job with the Minnesota Timberwolves and it's probably between him and McHale.


He's the best coach in basketball.




But you're right. A lot his mistakes have been obvious and of course game related. Last year, Kevin Love played under 36minutes. This year, he's leading the league at just under 40. When you have Michael Beasley, considered to be a tweener, that just makes no sense. You have Anthony Tolliver. At center you now have Pekovic beasting and Darko is more than solid as a backup center. What I'm trying to say is, Kevin Love should not be playing 40minutes a game. This is a guy who just drastically changed his body (look at his face) and could be the toughest guy in the league. He lives to rebound and he actually boxes out. There's a reason his shooting percentage is a little lower and his 3pt % that much lower. Fewer minutes would equal higher efficiency. And it just makes a lot of sense.


Derrick Williams doesn't get many minutes, as a rookie. So how is it that Beasley is getting none? He should be getting a good mix between both the 3 and the 4.


And I think the Beasley fan should hope he'd go back to Miami. Could actually work. Either way, he's a power forward. I don't see how he fits in at all in Minnesota. But he still has plenty to offer them and while he's there he should give Love some rest.
I'm as big of a Wolves and Adelman homer as anybody, but Popovich is in his own class as best coach in the league. Everyone else is a tier below Popovich.

Also I don't get why people think Beasley's struggles as just because of Adelman. Beasley has struggled his entire career and his IQ on the court is deplorable. He looks dejected all the time and hasn't matured a bit since his Miami days. He isn't a cancer as all the team mates love the guy but he just can't be an integral part of a winning team. He is selfish and a black hole. He slows down your offense. He doesn't understand defensive rotations.

Beasley is a nice guy but he just doesn't get it.

[GOBB]

Let me say, Rick Adelman sits alongside only George Karl, Kevin McHale, and Thibbs (cannot spell his name) as the candidates for Coach of the Year. He has done an incredible job with the Minnesota Timberwolves and it's probably between him and McHale.


He's the best coach in basketball..

I didnt realize Doug Collins retired.

[Dbrog]

I don't understand how Beasley is always only worth picks. His trade value shouldn't be that low. It boggles my mind :lol

[Whoah10115]

I didnt realize Doug Collins retired.


Forgot about him. He's actually the easy choice.




I'm as big of a Wolves and Adelman homer as anybody, but Popovich is in his own class as best coach in the league. Everyone else is a tier below Popovich.

Also I don't get why people think Beasley's struggles as just because of Adelman. Beasley has struggled his entire career and his IQ on the court is deplorable. He looks dejected all the time and hasn't matured a bit since his Miami days. He isn't a cancer as all the team mates love the guy but he just can't be an integral part of a winning team. He is selfish and a black hole. He slows down your offense. He doesn't understand defensive rotations.

Beasley is a nice guy but he just doesn't get it.



I disagree on Popovich.


And I didn't say it's on Adelman. That's separate. Beasley should be played more tho.

[ZeN]

I don't understand how Beasley is always only worth picks. His trade value shouldn't be that low. It boggles my mind :lol
Thats what makes it a good move.. Its a gamble that wont cost you much if hr turns out to be a bust.

[Dbrog]

Thats what makes it a good move.. Its a gamble that wont cost you much if hr turns out to be a bust.

Well...and it really can't even be a bust. I mean, no chance Beasley is worse than Barnes or RonRon. Not like a mid/late first round pick is gonna be even close to as good as Beasley either. I just don't understand why Minny does this move though. There has to be SOMETHING better out there.

[FireDavidKahn]

Well...and it really can't even be a bust. I mean, no chance Beasley is worse than Barnes or RonRon. Not like a mid/late first round pick is gonna be even close to as good as Beasley either. I just don't understand why Minny does this move though. There has to be SOMETHING better out there.
There isn't because Beasley is the "there is always untapped potential" guy that will never figure it out.

[Bob Cousy]

There isn't because Beasley is the "there is always untapped potential" guy that will never figure it out.
your cynical approach would be more accurate if he never played well with consistent minutes but he already showed he could do so last season and the season before that in Miami when Wade was out injured.

:confusedshrug:


so its more like he's already a good player and can demonstrate it consistently if he had the playing time.

[FireDavidKahn]

your cynical approach would be more accurate if he never played well with consistent minutes but he already showed he could do so last season and the season before that in Miami when Wade was out injured.

:confusedshrug:


so its more like he's already a good player and can demonstrate it consistently if he had the playing time.
No he didn't, he simply went through a stretch where he was hitting shots at an unsustainable rate.

It's the same thing with Anthony Randolph. He is just too dumb to play.

[305Baller]

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[miggyme1]

I really hope we don't trade him but it looks like we will. I bet he will become a star on the Lakers, his defense really isn't as bad as people say and they could roll a lineup of Kobe, Barnes, Beasley, Gasol and Bynum. That would be the biggest lineup in the NBA.


who the hell gone run the point?exactly..sit down and rethink that absurd disgusting post.and no im not a lakers fan but in all honesty the lakers need a pg.fisher is everything below washed up!need a young stud at pg.if i was the lakers id try to put a package together to get norris cole.a good young pg that will be able to keep up with westbrook and chris paul,ty lawson and any other pg in the west.fisher has become a liability and im sure the heat wouldnt mind having fisher coming off the bench ( where he belongs) to mentor chalmers and provide decent mins and rest for him.norris cole will never get his shine on in miami cuz chalmers aint having it as he has proved this season.

[peppo06]

Ever heard of a saying beggers can't be choosers? Well right now the Lakers are beggars, can't afford to be picky. Take what's available and try to steal some talent that's rotting on the end of a bench, beasley for a 1st round pick is buying low. Ideally you make a move for beasley and sessions(offering the dallas first and the 2014 first rounder) but there are young players that will help the lakers besides sessions that are readily available. Johnnu flynn, terrence williams, toney douglas, jarred bayless, barbosa. Don't think it will take more than a couple 2nd rounders to get any of these guys.

Lakers have never been beggars so this is what they actually need and what they can easily get: a good player that can seriously get stronger and more competitive the roaster (do you remember a certain Chris Paul?); I'm not saying they've to aim to one of first 5 point guards but...Beasley will essentially increase bench points..Yes, they can be choosers. In my opinion their solution is far from M. Beasley but for the moment, I agree with you: trying to make a move including beasley and 1st round pick is buying low.

[Funnyfuka]

they seem to get all the shitty mentally troubled players of the nba. Why not get delonte west while they are it?

Haha, barnes, metta world artest, delonte west, beasley, arenas... that would be so effed up.

[peppo06]

Yes. Metta World Peace starts. He's slow as a rock and can't jump.

Having a quick point guard won't help the other players run faster.

Remember M.W.P. leaded 'em to the Finals two years ago (against Phoenix). They need a good number 1. I'd give more minutes to Goudelock!

[DUP]

la should get this done

[peppo06]

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[B-Easy8]

who the hell gone run the point?exactly..sit down and rethink that absurd disgusting post.and no im not a lakers fan but in all honesty the lakers need a pg.fisher is everything below washed up!need a young stud at pg.if i was the lakers id try to put a package together to get norris cole.a good young pg that will be able to keep up with westbrook and chris paul,ty lawson and any other pg in the west.fisher has become a liability and im sure the heat wouldnt mind having fisher coming off the bench ( where he belongs) to mentor chalmers and provide decent mins and rest for him.norris cole will never get his shine on in miami cuz chalmers aint having it as he has proved this season.

Kobe runs the offense anyway so he would most likely run the point. Defensively Kobe plays on a lot of PG's anyway like Westbrook and Rondo. If they put out that lineup for the last 5 minutes of the game they would murder most teams.

[WeGetRing2012]

March 1st can't come sooner. I need to know what we are gonna do :rockon:

[stallionaire]

Wolves need to charge more for B-Easy now.

I hope we can get a shooter like Morrow.

[DevilsAssassin]

Wolves need to charge more for B-Easy now.

I hope we can get a shooter like Morrow.

lol if it's just for Morrow? LMFAO

[UtahJazzFan88]

lol if it's just for Morrow? LMFAO

Morrow is a solid player? :confusedshrug:

[Kiddlovesnets]

The LA will get a steal, assuming they can make good use of Beasley's talent instead of letting him rot on the bench.

[WeGetRing2012]

Morrow is a solid player? :confusedshrug:

Why sign Morrow. They are some good vet's that are gonna be free agents next year that can sign for cheap.

[MJ(Mean John)]

March 1st can't come sooner. I need to know what we are gonna do :rockon:


My birthday is march 1st.

Hopefully lakers make me happy

[Bigsmoke]

dude gonna love that Cali dro :pimp:

[ThePointGuard11]

dude gonna love that Cali dro :pimp:

It will make him a great, consistent player or completely and totally ruin his career. :oldlol:

[stallionaire]

dude gonna love that Cali dro :pimp:
:roll:

I hope we deal him to a different team. I know B-Easy will be a star.