BREAKING: Rockets close to trading Jeremy Lin to the Lakers

[Fudge]

:dancin

Per Marc Stein and other reporters.

[Kidbasketball20]

Too bad Mike still isn't the coach.

[Smook A.]

Marc Stein ✔ @ESPNSteinLine
Sources say Houston Rockets trying to trade Jeremy Lin to the Los Angeles Lakers. Report now on @SportsCenter

10:51 AM - 11 Jul 2014


Yep :pimp:

[SexSymbol]

What the **** are Lakers doing? Lin's getting 15 mil this year.

[veilside23]

dont want this for jordan clarkson

[STATUTORY]

:facepalm jim buss is a clown

[Brokenbeat]

Wtf? Better have T.Jones coming back with him.

[Rubio2Gasol]

What are they taking back?

Lakers about to end up with a D-League team though.

[brownmamba00]

:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm

[Bosnian Sajo]

MOMMAA NOOOOOOOOOO, GO GET STEPHENSON MITCH!!! :cry:

Wtffffffffffffff

[Noof]

Wtf I don't want this guy.

[christian1923]

Lakers better try and take nick Johnson too

[Levity]

If HOU throws in a pick, its something the lakers should consider. cause at worst, lin is an expirer and lakers can go after dragic next year. but if lin pans out, re-sign him to a reasonable contract. but again, only do the deal if HOU throws in a pick.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

http://oi40.tinypic.com/f1meye.jpg

Linsanity back. :bowdown:

[Doctor Rivers]

Lin's contract expires next summer and if they can get a pick out of it then why the heck not?

[Jameerthefear]

One year contract. Lakers are just taking on money. They'll get picks or something back, chill.

[Levity]

Wtf? Better have T.Jones coming back with him.

so he can come off the bench behind randle? hamilton would be a better fit, seeing as hes a position of need.

[Nastradamus]

Smart move for LA. THey need to take a 2 year approach to this. Lin can produce some for them this year, so they aren't too terrible, but they really want whatever asset Houston is attaching. T.Jones, a first or two, whatever.

[SexSymbol]

What if the trade is for Nash doe?

[Heavincent]

Kupchak's inbox is getting flooded by D'Antoni right now.

[MVBallin2K]

This...is not a good plan. Lin is talented and would be a good pick up...if he weren't making that much money. Houston already raped us with Dwight Howard, let's not help them shed cap space to sign a free agent like Bosh and better themselves for an overpriced contract.

[alanLA92]

Expirer and a pick would be fine. Otherwise, f*** that.

[christian1923]

so he can come off the bench behind randle? hamilton would be a better fit, seeing as hes a position of need.
Nick Johnson would be a better pick up than Hamilton

[Rubio2Gasol]

T Jones can play the 3.

[Brokenbeat]

so he can come off the bench behind randle? hamilton would be a better fit, seeing as hes a position of need.

Hamilton won't make my hard-on for T.Jones go away.

[Mr.Kite]

lin sells in LA, 1 year contract, picks.

why not

[Akrazotile]

They need them Asia revenue streams to help pay off Kibes albatross contract :facepalm

[Levity]

Hamilton won't make my hard-on for T.Jones go away.

haha. im a tjones fan too. just doesnt have a fit with LA at the moment, unless people really think he can be a SF. his jump shot is too slow for that in my opinion.

[GOBB]

Sixers were open to taking Lin plus a first. So lakers must be asking for less than that.

[KungFuJoe]

Lin to the Lakers!!!! Make it happen!!!!!

[MVBallin2K]

Another reason I don't want this to happen is because this would mean that we would have to deal with Marlo in Laker threads :facepalm

[longtime lurker]

MOMMAA NOOOOOOOOOO, GO GET STEPHENSON MITCH!!! :cry:

Wtffffffffffffff

The still have more than enough room to sign Stephenson. But there better be some picks and Jones coming back or :coleman:

[rezznor]

great for Lin and LOF. Lakers asian market is huge

[OnFire]

I'm starting to see a lot of similarities now between Lakers and Heat.

[inclinerator]

kobe brian and linsanity

:bowdown: :bowdown:

[fatboy11]

What the **** are Lakers doing? Lin's getting 15 mil this year.

Dude, they have to field a team. You understand that, right? The Lakers aren't worried about having to pay Jeremy Lin 15 million for one year.

[9512]

Lakersground forums members are now inheriting the LOFs flocking from clutch fans forums. :roll:

LOFs KungFuJoe and Marlo_Stand field are now pre-ordering their Lakers Jeremy Lin jersey :cheers:

[nevetslc88]

Lin's cap hit is at 8 mill i thought?

[Pra]

Lin's cap hit is at 8 mill i thought?

I believe it is.

Edit: Here's the reference.

http://www.spotrac.com/nba/houston-rockets/jeremy-lin/

[Slim_Slugga]

:lol Rakers

[Take Your Lumps]

LAnsanity

[KungFuJoe]

LOL. I'm a lifetime Laker fan. I just don't say much about them because...well...there's not much going on and I'm not much of a Kobe fan. At least not the Kobe of the last three/four seasons.

Lin going to the lakers would be like an early Xmas for me.

[ALBballer]

Not a bad move for Lin. The team will probably be bad and he can light it up and maybe learn from Nash.

Philly would destroy his career.

[dazzer87]

Great pickup for the Lakers................:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[KungFuJoe]

Lakersground forums members are now inheriting the LOFs flocking from clutch fans forums. :roll:

LOFs KungFuJoe and Marlo_Stand field are now pre-ordering their Lakers Jeremy Lin jersey :cheers:

I already have Lin's NY and Houston jerseys. This would be a no brainer.

[KobesFinger]

:lol Rakers

:lol

Real shit though, are we tanking or what? Kobe and Lin aren't making the playoffs in this West

[rezznor]

Lin's cap hit is at 8 mill i thought?
i thought that was the cap hit for the rockets, but not for anyone else

[Hey Yo]

Not sure Kobe would be happy playing with a guy who dropped 38 on him a few years ago.

[rezznor]

:lol

Real shit though, are we tanking or what? Kobe and Lin aren't making the playoffs in this West
not saying they are gonna make the playoffs but I think Lin could actually thrive in LA

[SpecialQue]

I like Lin. I wouldn't mind having him on the Lakers.

[9512]

I already have Lin's NY and Houston jerseys. This would be a no brainer.

No GSW #7?

[KungFuJoe]

It would be perfect for Lin. He gets to shine because the team is pretty empty right now. He's back home (sorta) in CA. And he gets to learn from Nash.

If only Dantoni were still around. :oldlol:

[KungFuJoe]

No GSW #7?

Didn't know he existed back then.

[D-Rose]

@WojYahooNBA 49s
Houston is finalizing a deal to send Jeremy Lin to the Lakers, league source tells Yahoo Sports.
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It's done! let's see if LA got any sweeteners. this is great for Lakers. he's a good player, get assets likely, and he is an expirer.

[gts]

rounding off the numbers Lin's cap hit is 8 million for the purposes of a trade or how it would count against a teams cap space but his paycheck would be 15 million

[Brokenbeat]

rounding off the numbers Lin's cap hit is 8 million for the purposes of a trade or how it would count against a teams cap space but his paycheck would be 15 million

Lin is going to make them sOo much money this season. Just wait til he and Kobe set foot in China together. :eek:

[nevetslc88]

rounding off the numbers Lin's cap hit is 8 million for the purposes of a trade or how it would count against a teams cap space but his paycheck would be 15 million

i hope we're getting something more than just jeremy lin.

[dreamwarrior]

Lakers need a PG. Jeremy Lin's a perfect fit for L.A.

[WeGetRing2012]

Sigh

[DMV2]

Didn't know he existed back then.
Lin got some notoriety in the New York/New England area before Linsanity happened. I think he led Harvard to upset victories over power-house college teams like UCONN and North Carolina.

[Levity]

so lakers are really reaching out to their so cal fans. an asian pg in lin and philipino pg in clarkson :lol

[KingPush]

I wonder if Kendall Marshall starts over him

[UK2K]

Thank the Lord!!

GTFOOHLOF's

:banana:

[hawkfan]

Hawkfan said this was a good move a few years ago.

[brownmamba00]

He's a mediocre player imo...streaky shot, turnover machine and low bball IQ...his defense got better last year with Houston tho.

Hope Mitch gets something decent in that package.

[D-Rose]

[QUOTE]@WojYahooNBA

[nevetslc88]

just a draft pick...

[Brokenbeat]

so lakers are really reaching out to their so cal fans. an asian pg in lin and philipino pg in clarkson :lol

We need an Armenian to lock up Glendale/Pasadena/East Hollywood. :oldlol:

[KungFuJoe]

We need an Armenian to lock up Glendale/Pasadena/East Hollywood. :oldlol:

And Bosh to lock up West LA. Ooops...too late.

[D-Rose]

just a draft pick...
what else did you think they were going to get?? that's a hell of a deal for the lakers. Lin might be the best player they even end up acquiring this offseason.

[brownmamba00]

just a draft pick...
wow **** that shit

[KungFuJoe]

Yahoo Sports reports that this deal is being finalized.

Forget "The Decision Part II"...the big question in the NBA is...WHERE IS LIN GOING!?!?!

[MVBallin2K]

So what exactly happens now with the PG rotation? Lin, Clarkson, Marshall and Nash? Even if you take out Clarkson, that's going to be little playing time for someone. I suppose they'll limit Nash or maybe they plan on getting rid of him.

A first rounder is nice but I hope we at least put together a decent team around this and aren't just calling it a year again.

[Rocketswin2013]

He's a mediocre player imo...streaky shot, turnover machine and low bball IQ...his defense got better last year with Houston tho.

Hope Mitch gets something decent in that package.
:rockon: :cheers: :djparty

[lakerspng]

So what exactly happens now with the PG rotation? Lin, Clarkson, Marshall and Nash? Even if you take out Clarkson, that's going to be little playing time for someone. I suppose they'll limit Nash or maybe they plan on getting rid of him.

A first rounder is nice but I hope we at least put together a decent team around this and aren't just calling it a year again.

we have 4 PGs and 4 total other players? awesome.. my guess is that options for Nash are being put together as we speak and using his money to offer Lance a 10-12 mil/year contract.

[KungFuJoe]

So what exactly happens now with the PG rotation? Lin, Clarkson, Marshall and Nash? Even if you take out Clarkson, that's going to be little playing time for someone. I suppose they'll limit Nash or maybe they plan on getting rid of him.

A first rounder is nice but I hope we at least put together a decent team around this and aren't just calling it a year again.

Lin has shown he can play the 2.

Anyways...he's better than Clarkson and Marshall...and Nash is on his way out.

[lakerspng]

nash out for picks, Lin in.

Lin
Lance Stevenson
Kobe
Randle
??

could be a strong team if we get a great defensive center and some depth.

[UK2K]

So let me get this straight...

Houston sent Lin and his enormous contract and a future first round pick near the end of the first round... And LA sent back cash and a euro stash?

Morey strikes again!

Bahahahaha

[MVBallin2K]

Lin has shown he can play the 2.

Anyways...he's better than Clarkson and Marshall...and Nash is on his way out.


Depends on the coach. No doubt Lin is overall better than Marshall but Marshall was a surprise last season that thrived. Whether that was due to D'Antoni remains to be seen but a nice passer, could shoot the three and wasn't turnover prone.

His defense left a bit to be desired so that may be where Lin wins out but this is all dependent on who's even going to coach this team.

[rezznor]

So let me get this straight...

Houston sent Lin and his enormous contract and a future first round pick near the end of the first round... And LA sent back cash and a euro stash?

Morey strikes again!

Bahahahaha


where did you get the details from the trade? not saying i dont believe you. it would be great if we can keep the NO pick

[Smook A.]

aaaand It's official

Jeremy Lin is now a Los Angeles Laker.

[Rocketswin2013]

:djparty

[KungFuJoe]

So let me get this straight...

Houston sent Lin and his enormous contract and a future first round pick near the end of the first round... And LA sent back cash and a euro stash?

Morey strikes again!

Bahahahaha

Have fun with a stacked squad with no perimeter D or chemistry and a coach that doesn't know an X from an O.

And no money to do anything else once they sign Parsons at 15 mil a year!

[GOBB]

Not a bad move for Lin. The team will probably be bad and he can light it up and maybe learn from Nash.

Philly would destroy his career.

Destroy? Or help him get another big contract? The latter is more likely than what you suggest.

[UK2K]

where did you get the details from the trade? not saying i dont believe you. it would be great if we can keep the NO pickAdrian Wojnarowski ✔ @WojYahooNBA
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The Rockets finalizing Jeremy Lin, a future first-round pick and other draft considerations to the Lakers, league source tells Yahoo.

[YouGotServed]

:yaohappy:

[KungFuJoe]

aaaand It's official

Jeremy Lin is now a Los Angeles Laker.

You're a scumbag Harden homer, but I'll forgive you for that if you can link to where you heard this.

[roffie]

kobe will definitely know who jeremy lin is now

if yall nam saiyan

[Rocketswin2013]

How long until Kobe is the devil ruining lins career? :roll:

[dreamwarrior]

Done deal! But what do the Rockets get for giving up Lin and a 1st rounder?

[rezznor]

Adrian Wojnarowski ✔ @WojYahooNBA
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The Rockets finalizing Jeremy Lin, a future first-round pick and other draft considerations to the Lakers, league source tells Yahoo.
thanks :cheers:

[KungFuJoe]

How long until Kobe is the devil ruining lins career? :roll:

Are LA fans going to have to deal with bitter Houston fans just like they had to deal with bitter NY fans?

[Jacks3]

Well...this is disappointing.

[lakerspng]

so if we can shed Nash's 10 mill, adding Lin's 8 mill in cap hold... it's a net gain of $2 million for the Lakers against the cap.... if we can get someone to take Nash's expiring... his actual salary doesn't mean crap to the Lakers, only his cap hit.

[hawkfan]

Good move for Lakers.
Now Ilyasova and Pachulia for Nash's expirer to Milwaukee.

[Rocketswin2013]

I don't think Jeremy has the accolades to speak to Kobe

[Smook A.]

You're a scumbag Harden homer, but I'll forgive you for that if you can link to where you heard this.
First part isn't true bud. I only support him because he's a Houston Rocket.

And Google the Lin part, you lazy bitch.

[AirTupac]

Lin's contract is good for the Lakers. Off the books soon :cheers:

[brownmamba00]

:rockon: :cheers: :djparty
:( :facepalm

so if we can shed Nash's 10 mill, adding Lin's 8 mill in cap hold... it's a net gain of $2 million for the Lakers against the cap.... if we can get someone to take Nash's expiring... his actual salary doesn't mean crap to the Lakers, only his cap hit.
good luck finding that somebody

[inclinerator]

every1 is underrating lin

[Rocketswin2013]

Realistically, Nash could do alot for Lin. As he did with Goran.

[no pun intended]

LeBron starting the trend to come home. Welcome to your birthplace Lin!

[TOUCH MY BODY]

This is very underrated move by the Lakers.

[KungFuJoe]

I only support him because he's a Houston Rocket.


Like the good sheep you are. :applause:

[ALBballer]

Good move for Lakers.
Now Ilyasova and Pachulia for Nash's expirer to Milwaukee.

lol Lakers will not pick up any additional salaries.

[KingPush]

R.I.P Kobe stans



theres a new sheriff in town

[MVBallin2K]

Since this means Melo is pretty much out, does Pau re-sign? Probably could make a whole new topic on this question but there's been a ton of those as it is. I'm just curious because Lin is a nice asset on a short term deal but I wonder if this virtually means Gasol is gone too.

[UK2K]

This is very underrated move by the Lakers.
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
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In terms of cash, that's a $38 mil backcourt between Kobe & Lin. Orlando owes less than that to its entire team, even including waived guys.

[ALBballer]

This is very underrated move by the Lakers.

It's a great move by the Lakers. Expirer, get a 1st round pick and since they struck out in free agency they can appease their fanbase with a big name player like Lin who will be a great draw.

It keeps them relevant but will not mean much in terms of wins.

[Heavincent]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPAYzNH4xXY

:roll:

[YouGotServed]

Goddamn I see it now. Kobe stans vs Lin stans. :roll: Marlo vs LakerNation

You guys are in for a treat. LOFs are not to be ****ed with. They will blame everyone and everything around Lin to make him look good. They're a pest.

Good luck with that.

[Smook A.]

Like the good sheep you are. :applause:
Im a GOAT, not a sheep.

[WeGetRing2012]

Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
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In terms of cash, that's a $38 mil backcourt between Kobe & Lin. Orlando owes less than that to its entire team, even including waived guys.

Nash is on is way out.

We have about 28mil left to spend plus the full MLE & bi annual = 35mil

[KungFuJoe]

Done deal! LIN IS A LAKER!!!

:party: :djparty :hammertime: :dancin

[Lebron23]

Perfect place for Lin. Lots of Asians fans in Los Angeles.

[KungFuJoe]

Goddamn I see it now. Kobe stans vs Lin stans. :roll: Marlo vs LakerNation

You guys are in for a treat. LOFs are not to be ****ed with. They will blame everyone and everything around Lin to make him look good. They're a pest.

Good luck with that.

I don't even think Marlo is a Lin fan...I think he's secretly a Lin hater just overhyping him to make others hate him.

Common tactic.

[Bigsmoke]

Not this shit again :banghead:

[gts]

Good move for the Lakers.. I imagine they'll stretch Nash now, if they do in the end they only lose 2 million in cap space, gain Lin and gain draft picks which they sorely need

[Rocketswin2013]

Goddamn I see it now. Kobe stans vs Lin stans. :roll: Marlo vs LakerNation

You guys are in for a treat. LOFs are not to be ****ed with. They will blame everyone and everything around Lin to make him look good. They're a pest.

Good luck with that.

Worst 'fans' in sports

[9512]

Until there is a link, it is all rumors to me.

[rezznor]

this deal is good for lakers, rockets, and lin. everyone wins :cheers:

[UK2K]

Nash is on is way out.

We have about 28mil left to spend plus the full MLE & bi annual = 35mil
Should get Stephenson

[GOBB]

this deal is good for lakers, rockets, and lin. everyone wins :cheers:

So its a nguyen nguyen situation :lol

[Smook A.]

So its a nguyen nguyen situation :lol
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgktjbr93a1qaquxc.gif

[Lamar Odumbb]

Lin
Bazemore


Lakers turned into the Golden State Warriors.

[Brokenbeat]

So its a nguyen nguyen situation :lol


I can't see what you did there.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

What the **** are Lakers doing? Lin's getting 15 mil this year.
8 mil to the cap moron.
do you think the Lakers have trouble paying players??
If the give Lin the money he deserves he is going to put up 18-20/8 on great efficency and he will be a marketing giant in that big market:applause: :applause: :bowdown:
Jeremy Lin is a hidden superstar ready to break out NOW:bowdown:

[lakerspng]

I can't see what you did there.

Nguyen is a vietnamese last name. it's pronounced win.

[ThePhantomCreep]

Worst 'fans' in sports

That would be LeBron dick-polishers such as yourself.

[rezznor]

So its a nguyen nguyen situation :lol


:cheers:



except he's taiwanese :oldlol:

[Brokenbeat]

Nguyen is a vietnamese last name. it's pronounced win.


I know, lol. I was making another Asian joke (albeit, a subtle one). No offense, of course. :oldlol:

[gts]

If the Lakers use the stretch provision on Nash they'll have 20.5 million to work with

[lakerspng]

I know, lol. I was making another Asian joke (albeit, a subtle one). No offense, of course. :oldlol:

gotya. lol. nice took me a second.

[flipogb]

If the Lakers use the stretch provision on Nash they'll have 20.5 million to work with
think they need to renounce Kelly/Marshall/ Bazemore also, but yeah it can be done

[IMObjective]

8 mil to the cap moron.
do you think the Lakers have trouble paying players??
If the give Lin the money he deserves he is going to put up 18-20/8 on great efficency and he will be a marketing giant in that big market:applause: :applause: :bowdown:
Jeremy Lin is a hidden superstar ready to break out NOW:bowdown:
Are you gonna be rooting for the lakers this year?

[WeGetRing2012]

Despite Lin trade, Lakers think they can sign Melo for max money. Gasol then would have to come super cheap. Don't see that happening.

We'll see…

Per Mike Bresnahan

[hawkfan]

Steve Novak to Lakers from Utah.

[ace23]

Wait, I just saw on ESPN that this will enable the Rockets to keep Parsons. Is this true? :banana:

[9512]

Steve Novak to Lakers from Utah.

While they're at it, get Landry fields, iman shumpert, Tyson Chandler there too!

[Brokenbeat]

I think the Lakers are going to package the pick to move Nash. So it'll basically be a Nash/Lin swap. I could definitely live with that.

[ace23]

Harden, Parsons, Bosh, Dwight :biggums:

[rezznor]

Wait, I just saw on ESPN that this will enable the Rockets to keep Parsons. Is this true? :banana:
they can keep CP regardless if they wanted to. this is just a step to take to sign Bosh, which is a step to keep CP

[rezznor]

Are you gonna be rooting for the lakers this year?
he never actually rooted for the rockets

[ace23]

they can keep CP regardless if they wanted to. this is just a step to take to sign Bosh, which is a step to keep CP
Cool. Cool.

Does CP want to win or something? Lol

[ronnymac]

We keep the NOA pick as well?. lol Morey is a master.

[Levity]

I think the Lakers are going to package the pick to move Nash. So it'll basically be a Nash/Lin swap. I could definitely live with that.

whats the point in moving nash with a pick when both him and lin are expiring after this year? lakers are in cap heaven right now and with no major FA"s signing with us this year, might as well keep all the assets we can get.

[UK2K]

Harden, Parsons, Bosh, Dwight :biggums:
MOREY:bowdown:

[Brokenbeat]

whats the point in moving nash with a pick when both him and lin are expiring after this year? lakers are in cap heaven right now and with no major FA"s signing with us this year, might as well keep all the assets we can get.

Nash+1st for Sanders or Illyasova? Dunno man, too much happening right now. :oldlol:

[ronnymac]

8 mil to the cap moron.
do you think the Lakers have trouble paying players??
If the give Lin the money he deserves he is going to put up 18-20/8 on great efficency and he will be a marketing giant in that big market:applause: :applause: :bowdown:
Jeremy Lin is a hidden superstar ready to break out NOW:bowdown:
Poor, poor laker fans. lool thank god these ilk of people wont be bothering us anymore.

[Rocketswin2013]

MOREY:bowdown::bowdown:

[Brokenbeat]

Apparently John Ireland just mentioned this on some radio show.


NY and LAL in talks to S&T Gasol to NYK for Bargnani, Hardaway Jr, pick - Melo wants this deal done and wants to play w/ Pau in NY. Phil didn't want to deal Hardaway. If this doesnt go, Melo could choose CHI

[dreamwarrior]

I don't get why we didn't go for thomas though. It would've cost us the same ($8-9 mil) to get a top 5 PG in the game long term. He even said he wanted to play for the Lakers

[Droid101]

What picks do they even have left to trade?

[WeGetRing2012]

I don't get why we didn't go for thomas though. It would've cost us the same ($8-9 mil) to get a top 5 PG in the game long term. He even said he wanted to play for the Lakers

Isiah is nothing close to a top 5 pg :facepalm . And Lin is a one year deal.

[Brokenbeat]

What picks do they even have left to trade?

The Knicks? No idea, I wondered the same thing. :confusedshrug:

[ThePhantomCreep]

Poor, poor laker fans. lool thank god these ilk of people wont be bothering us anymore.

Yup, now the Rockets can laughably underachieve (as always) in peace.

[Rubio2Gasol]

Apparently John Ireland just mentioned this on some radio show.

That's a good deal though

[ronnymac]

Yup, now the Rockets can laughably underachieve (as always) in peace.

I'm sure we will be better both on the court and off it without the loonies

[Jacks3]

kobe ain't seeing the post-season until 2016. thats 4 years since his last post-season appearance. crazy.

[Levity]

That's a good deal though

its an interesting deal. randle can be a rebounding machine, so he'll cover bargs flaws, but interior defense will still be an issue, though bargs can block shots.

[Brokenbeat]

That's a good deal though

Not at all. I like it better than any s&t involving Boozer (unless Butler was included).

[ALBballer]

Not at all. I like it better than any s&t involving Boozer (unless Butler was included).

Seriously Gasol is on the wrong side of 30.

He would make for a good piece as a 3rd or 4th option but on a crappy team and as your 2nd option?

[Brokenbeat]

Seriously Gasol is on the wrong side of 30.

He would make for a good piece as a 3rd or 4th option but on a crappy team and as your 2nd option?


I meant that I like it. For some reason I thought the guy said "it's not a bad deal," lol (so i was saying not at all). Reading comprehension fail since I'm on like 20 different forums right now. :oldlol:

[Batz]

I don't even...

[Lakers Legend#32]

So Lin is the Lakers Plan B?

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Harden, Parsons, Bosh, Dwight :biggums:
and a crap bench:lol :lol

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Are you gonna be rooting for the lakers this year?
yes.
always been a strong kobe supporter.
just dont like his rapist ways but Lin will free him from all sins and help him become a better player:applause:

[Rubio2Gasol]

its an interesting deal. randle can be a rebounding machine, so he'll cover bargs flaws, but interior defense will still be an issue, though bargs can block shots.

Plus, he's expiring anyway.

Hardaway is a pretty good young guard, and the pick could end up being in the lottery.

[oarabbus]

:applause:

Great move by the Lakers. Can someone remind me what happened to Goran Dragic and Kyle Lowry once they left the PG hellhole that is houston :confusedshrug:

[Duderonomy]

Lin/Randle/Kobe :rockon: Still will probably miss the playoffs if they don't make more moves.

[Brokenbeat]

Courtesy of LG:


"Two informed insiders have told Charged FM Brooklyn that Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson are currently at a stalemate.

The Knicks and Lakers are in talks on a sign and trade that would send Pau Gasol to the Knicks, and ship Andrea Bargnani, Tim Hardaway Jr., and a 1st round pick to Los Angeles.

Anthony wants the deal made to pair up with Gasol and be in a position to compete this season. Jackson is hesistant in making the deal because he doesn't want to trade Hardaway who he reportedly hasn't been shopping at all.

Both don't see eye-to-eye, and word is if Jackson doesn't make the trade Anthony could balk and go to the Chicago Bulls."

[Bosnian Sajo]

Do we have any kind of protection on the pick that we traded to the Suns for Nash?

[Brokenbeat]

Do we have any kind of protection on the pick that we traded to the Suns for Nash?

Top 5

[Droid101]

Do we have any kind of protection on the pick that we traded to the Suns for Nash?
I believe it's top four or five protected, which basically means the Lakers cannot tank. No way they are worse than the Kings or the four or five worst teams in the east with a Healthy Kobe.

[Xsatyr]

:applause:

Great move by the Lakers. Can someone remind me what happened to Goran Dragic and Kyle Lowry once they left the PG hellhole that is houston :confusedshrug:

Except they were both productive with the Rockets. Lin was not.

[KungFuJoe]

Except they were both productive with the Rockets. Lin was not.

Lin was productive considering his short leash and being a 4th option.

[KungFuJoe]

One thing I want to see is Lin getting more credit for his D. It's not just good...it's pretty damn good, imo.

You can talk about his lack of handles or weak going to his left or his turnovers...but the one thing that might end up keeping Lin in this league and serviceable for a long time is his defense.

[oarabbus]

Except they were both productive with the Rockets. Lin was not.


:roll:

Dragic's best season in Houston was 12/5. Lowry posted 14/6.5. Lin 13/6.

You're talking out your ass. You didn't answer, what happened to Goran "12/5" Dragic and Kyle "14/6" Lowry when they left Houston?

[Genaro]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
WTF Mitch is doing? For Christ's sake.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sqvA3nno59w/UTFMNfVyElI/AAAAAAAACak/wZAyQ1Eav4M/s188/morenaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.gif

[Marlo_Stanfield]

One thing I want to see is Lin getting more credit for his D. It's not just good...it's pretty damn good, imo.

You can talk about his lack of handles or weak going to his left or his turnovers...but the one thing that might end up keeping Lin in this league and serviceable for a long time is his defense.
Lin is elite in many ways not just defernse.
watch him shoot 40% from three for example next season

[Rubio2Gasol]

Laker fans :facepalm:

Only care about getting superstars. This is a very good strategic move. You are not competing next year, get over it. You're getting back an expirer and a good young player under contract for 4 years, whose salary won't go abot 3 million in that time period.

[YouGotServed]

Lowry and Dragic were beasts in Houston. Everyone knew they had game. Lin on the other hand is a disgrace to the game and his fans are scum.

[CelticBaller]

Lowry and Dragic were beasts in Houston. Everyone knew they had game. Lin on the other hand is a disgrace to the game and his fans are scum.
:oldlol:

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

So Lin is the Lakers Plan B?
plan b must be focusing on 2016 season. obv.

[Levity]

:roll:

Dragic's best season in Houston was 12/5. Lowry posted 14/6.5. Lin 13/6.

You're talking out your ass. You didn't answer, what happened to Goran "12/5" Dragic and Kyle "14/6" Lowry when they left Houston?

and youre talking out of your ass or from a stat sheet

lowrys last season in houston he was a BEAST. then he got some weird infection and missed about 2 months. while he was out, dragic got his run at point and put up something like 18 and 7 to finish out the year. lowry's return didnt hinder goran much, but they both did share PG duties at that time, so lowrys numbers to finish the year went significantly down.

ultimately, lowry wasnt happy about this, so he was gone. and Dragic got a good offer from the suns.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

inb4 Lin hs an epic season:banana:

[oarabbus]

and youre talking out of your ass or from a stat sheet

lowrys last season in houston he was a BEAST. then he got some weird infection and missed about 2 months. while he was out, dragic got his run at point and put up something like 18 and 7 to finish out the year. lowry's return didnt hinder goran much, but they both did share PG duties at that time, so lowrys numbers to finish the year went significantly down.

ultimately, lowry wasnt happy about this, so he was gone. and Dragic got a good offer from the suns.


Sounds EXACTLY like what happened when Harden had to sit, and Lin got a chance to actually play. And the "Lowry's return" part sounds like when Beverley returned :facepalm

Marlo or KungFuJoe you got the stats on no-Harden games for Lin? It was something like 19/8.

[D-Rose]

How does Houston feel pulling the trigger on this and then losing out on Bosh?

[oarabbus]

How does Houston feel pulling the trigger on this and then losing out on Bosh?


They hated Lin there, so they probably don't mind. Losing Bosh probably stings pretty bad right now, especially now that they have no (good) backup big

[Embers]

Carlos Boozer is the backup Bosh option. That will be done as soon as Chicago amnesty him to sign Melo

[KungFuJoe]

while he was out, dragic got his run at point and put up something like 18 and 7 to finish out the year.

Funny...Lin finished out his first season in Houston putting up 18/7 in the final month.

[strifed169]

Time to see what he can really do now that he's free from that coaching abomination

[UK2K]

Sounds EXACTLY like what happened when Harden had to sit, and Lin got a chance to actually play. And the "Lowry's return" part sounds like when Beverley returned :facepalm

Marlo or KungFuJoe you got the stats on no-Harden games for Lin? It was something like 19/8.
Lin scored 19 on a team where Chandler Parsons was the most prolific shot taker on the floor?

Imposserbur.

[UK2K]

Funny...Lin finished out his first season in Houston putting up 18/7 in the final month.
Beverly missed three weeks, Dwight missed 10 games in the last month.

Cool.

Meeks was awesome for the Lakers too.

[Jameerthefear]

Lin is absolute shit tier. I've never seen an average PG get this much hype.

[J.101]

Good move Lin isn't that bad if he gets to play his own game if nothing else its better than what they had at the point last season.

[oarabbus]

Lin is absolute shit tier. I've never seen an average PG get this much hype.

I hope for your sake you think more before submitting homework assignments :oldlol:

[Inferno]

I hope for your sake you think more before submitting homework assignments :oldlol:

:roll:

[coin24]

Lin is absolute shit tier. I've never seen an average PG get this much hype.


:applause: :applause: smartest thing you've ever said:cheers:

[Rooster]

Not a bad move considering they got a pick and an expirer out of nothing. They just have to pay the cost but he will be a good trade bait. The bottom line is they failed to catch a big fish so it does not make sense to spend money long term for 2nd tiers just to get the playoff.

[Jameerthefear]

I hope for your sake you think more before submitting homework assignments :oldlol:
Starting point guards in the NBA
Elite tier
Westbrook
Paul
Dragic
Curry

Allstar tier
Wall
Irving
Rondo
Lillard
Parker

Good tier
Lawson
Conley
Thomas
Rubio
Lowry
Teague

Shit tier
Williams
Lin
Felton
Jennings

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Lin is absolute shit tier. I've never seen an average PG get this much hype.
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?p=9825392&posted=1#post9825392
Epic Fail :roll: :roll:

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Starting point guards in the NBA
Elite tier
Westbrook
Paul
Dragic
Curry

Allstar tier
Wall
Irving
Rondo
Lillard
Parker

Good tier
Lawson
Conley
Thomas
Rubio
Lowry
Teague

Shit tier
Williams
Lin
Felton
Jennings
Jeremy Lin has the potential to be better than Dragic and Curry