WOJ: Alridge to meet with the Lakers for the second time

[brownmamba00]

WojYahooNBA: The Lakers will get a second meeting with LaMarcus Aldridge today in Los Angeles, league source tells Yahoo Sports.

hmm curious what happens next...FO getting desperate they better make it happen this time.

[imnew09]

Prolly telling him he can start for Randle. I rather let Randle develop than to have this chucker

[bluechox2]

he left his glasses there, need to get it back

[fiddy]

he left his glasses there, need to get it back
:oldlol:

[GIF REACTION]

:oldlol:

[J Shuttlesworth]

@WojYahooNBA
Yahoo Sources: Another high-profile team is pursuing the possibility of gaining an audience with LaMarcus Aldridge: The Miami Heat.

[r0drig0lac]

Kobe do his magic again

[Bosnian Sajo]

Maybe what made him say no was the fact that the Lakers wanted to play him at center (something he specifically said he did not want to do). Hibbert is still an option at center...we should be focusing more on Harris doe, he is much more of a possibility.

[PejaNowitzki]

@WojYahooNBA
Yahoo Sources: Another high-profile team is pursuing the possibility of gaining an audience with LaMarcus Aldridge: The Miami Heat.



To play what position exactly..........

[K Xerxes]

Kobe needs to be quarantined in his residence.

[GIF REACTION]

@WojYahooNBA
Yahoo Sources: Another high-profile team is pursuing the possibility of gaining an audience with LaMarcus Aldridge: The Miami Heat.
:eek:

[Hey Yo]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 4 minutes ago
One source briefed on the Lakers second meeting with Aldridge told Yahoo Sports: "They want to see if they can get it right."

Bringing in Magic and his son to talk to LMA?

[DMAVS41]

Hope he goes to the Lakers. Would be fun.

[RoseCity07]

So much for, "If they don't want to play with Kobe they're a loser". LMAO. They are begging him to give the another chance like how the begged Dwight to "stay".

LMAO. Lakers on their knees. They probably told Kobe to gtfo after ruining the first meeting. Bet you they tell Aldridge, "don't worry, we'll get rid of Kobe for you, we just don't want to say it in front of him."

[dubeta]

Laker fans praying Kobes not in the building

[raprap]

Lamarcus loves free lunch.

[L8krH8tr]

Lakers are a joke

[oh the horror]

So much for, "If they don't want to play with Kobe they're a loser". LMAO. They are begging him to give the another chance like how the begged Dwight to "stay".

LMAO. Lakers on their knees. They probably told Kobe to gtfo after ruining the first meeting. Bet you they tell Aldridge, "don't worry, we'll get rid of Kobe for you, we just don't want to say it in front of him."




You're coming off like a jealous girl dude. Relax.

[imnew09]

Please dont give LMA max contract Lakers. Pleae dont... He sucks a$$

[fiddy]

Lakers are a joke
So is your existence, but no-one tells you anything? :confusedshrug:

[PejaNowitzki]

Laker fans praying Kobes not in the state


FTFY.

[imnew09]

So much for, "If they don't want to play with Kobe they're a loser". LMAO. They are begging him to give the another chance like how the begged Dwight to "stay".

LMAO. Lakers on their knees. They probably told Kobe to gtfo after ruining the first meeting. Bet you they tell Aldridge, "don't worry, we'll get rid of Kobe for you, we just don't want to say it in front of him."

Im not surprised youre this salty. Your Blazers about to be a lottery team:lol :lol with that crying and whining Star Player Lillard LoL

[Springsteen]

:yaohappy:

[LALakerFan4Life]

Laker fans praying Kobes not in the building
No. I pray Kobe is at the second meeting.

[Bosnian Sajo]

Please dont give LMA max contract Lakers. Pleae dont... He sucks a$$

You'd rather not sign him and try our "luck" next season with the same exact assets? It didn't workout the past 3 years, what makes you think it will work next year? They say 3 times a charm...well this is our 3rd free agency looking for a successor, go all in now.

[dazzer87]

Maybe telling LMA that he could be Kobe's bynum will work this time?

[branslowski]

So much for, "If they don't want to play with Kobe they're a loser". LMAO. They are begging him to give the another chance like how the begged Dwight to "stay".

LMAO. Lakers on their knees. They probably told Kobe to gtfo after ruining the first meeting. Bet you they tell Aldridge, "don't worry, we'll get rid of Kobe for you, we just don't want to say it in front of him."

LMA not signing with LA has nothing to do with Kobe...It's living arrangement and money and on the court issues, Lakers were discussing off-court issues too much, that's the topic for LMA's life. Also how would Kobe effect a long term deal if he isn't going to be there long term himself?

I understand wanting to troll, but atleast bring a hint of a IQ over 70 with it.:facepalm

[K Xerxes]

Maybe telling LMA that he could be Kobe's bynum will work this time?

:roll:

[alanLA92]

At this point it's either a yes or no from him. If he can put up with Kobe like others were years prior then good. But if he can't handle it like Howard couldn't, rather go through another rebuild year grow our young talent and be hopeful to keep the top 3 pick protected.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

If he doesn't want to play center, where does that leave Randle? Wouldn't make sense to sign him if what's being reported is true.

[imnew09]

You'd rather not sign him and try our "luck" next season with the same exact assets? It didn't workout the past 3 years, what makes you think it will work next year? They say 3 times a charm...well this is our 3rd free agency looking for a successor, go all in now.

We all saw how he played in the last playoff. He sucked. Btw hes 30 years old now and looking for at least 4 years contract. There are way better free agents the upcoming seasons

[Levity]

inb4 adam levine's next tweet

[Springsteen]

We all saw how he played in the last playoff. He sucked. Btw hes 30 years old now and looking for at least 4 years contract. There are way better free agents the upcoming seasons

What makes you think any of the upcoming free agents are going to look at this same team and say the opposite of what Aldridge said?

[DavisWarriorsFan]

So LaMarcus Aldridge requested another meeting with the Lakers. He must really wanna be in LA and giving them another chance to make things right and talk basketball. Not off the court stuff.

[imnew09]

What makes you think any of the upcoming free agents are going to look at this same team and say the opposite of what Aldridge said?
Money btch.

2 solid rookies with potential, cap to sign 3 max contracts.

[branslowski]

Kobe needs to be quarantined in his residence.


http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post/_/id/13184245/was-kobe-bryant-tweet-response-reports-lamarcus-aldridge-meeting?ex_cid=sportscenterFB


Specifically, one source told ESPN's Chris Broussard, Aldridge thought the presentation was too off-court focused, with the basketball portion underwhelming. According to the Los Angeles Times, the negative feelings about the basketball side had to do with the Lakers' lack of focus on analytics (a subject ESPN.com's Baxter Holmes tackled in February).

Kobe Bryant? A team official told the Times that the trouble wasn't his fault at all.

:facepalm

[DavisWarriorsFan]

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post/_/id/13184245/was-kobe-bryant-tweet-response-reports-lamarcus-aldridge-meeting?ex_cid=sportscenterFB



:facepalm
[QUOTE]Bryant didn

[gts]

Hope he goes to the Lakers. Would be fun.meh... IF he were to come to LA I'd be happy but he's not a foundation piece... See his time in Portland, Aldridge is what the Spurs need to get back in the hunt he's not what the Lakers need to base a rebuild on..you don't build around aldridge..

the best part about him is he would be attractive enough next couple years as a teammate to the type of player that is a difference maker

[Bosnian Sajo]

meh... IF he were to come to LA I'd be happy but he's not a foundation piece... See his time in Portland, Aldridge is what the Spurs need to get back in the hunt he's not what the Lakers need to base a rebuild on..you don't build around aldridge..

the best part about him is he would be attractive enough next couple years as a teammate to the type of player that is a difference maker


Bingo. That is the biggest reason why I'm praying he signs with us, its hard to lure free agents without a foundation.

[KingLeBronJames]

Aldridge is an All-Star but he's 30 years old. He's good but he's not that good.

[J Shuttlesworth]

http://imgur.com/XjYCWK4l.jpg

[STATUTORY]

:roll: haters aghast, trembling, literally dropped to their knees in tears

Lakers SECURING MEETINGS!

[RoundMoundOfReb]

http://imgur.com/XjYCWK4l.jpg
:roll: :roll: :roll:

Kobe has been banned :oldlol:

[Lamar Odumbb]

I think the illuminati henchman for the NBA threatened Aldridge if he signs with the Spurs. NBA dont want Lebron to go 2/7 since the Spurs own Lebron.

[dubeta]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

Kobe has been banned :oldlol:

:lol :roll: :roll:

[gts]

Kobe said this to Aldridge and it's his fault? What did he say that was wrong?
:confusedshrug: not like it was some state secret, it was in all the papers... Mitch pulled off the trade of the decade and the league panicked

if Kobe mentioned it i hope it wasn't a problem for LMA... you'd kind of wonder where his head was at if that was a problem..

[fiddy]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

Kobe has been banned :oldlol:
Lebrantard humor :rolleyes:

[PejaNowitzki]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

Kobe has been banned :oldlol:



:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[branslowski]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

Kobe has been banned :oldlol:

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post/_/id/13184245/was-kobe-bryant-tweet-response-reports-lamarcus-aldridge-meeting?ex_cid=sportscenterFB

:facepalm

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Kobe attempting to join Lakers' second meeting with Aldridge:

http://s18.postimg.org/s3o0snvfb/2z9k65g.gif

[KingLeBronJames]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

Kobe has been banned :oldlol:
I don't get it.

[gts]

best part of this all is the LA Times two writers that wrote 2500 word articles last night telling everyone that LMA had informed the Lakers they were out of the chase when in fact LMA is still gathering information

LA Times writers doing damage control on twitter right now as their tweets are being bumped :lol

[branslowski]

Specifically, one source told ESPN's Chris Broussard, Aldridge thought the presentation was too off-court focused, with the basketball portion underwhelming. According to the Los Angeles Times, the negative feelings about the basketball side had to do with the Lakers' lack of focus on analytics (a subject ESPN.com's Baxter Holmes tackled in February).

Kobe Bryant? A team official told the Times that the trouble wasn't his fault at all

Are Kobe haters really this retarded?:biggums:

[KingLeBronJames]

Kobe attempting to join Lakers' second meeting with Aldridge:

http://s18.postimg.org/s3o0snvfb/2z9k65g.gif
He should.

[Droid101]

Are Kobe haters really this retarded?:biggums:
Do you really need to ask this question? :lol

[TylerOO]

he left his glasses there, need to get it back

:roll:

[gts]

I don't get it.
That's because you're not thinking like a moron, drop your IQ down to about 85 like him and it'll come to you...

but don't stay down there, gtfo quick before it sticks.. in and out like a navy seal bro

[Ca$H]

I don't see how they can change his mind. Kobe's career has been over ever since he tore his Achilles. Russell, Clarkson, and Randle are young and unproven.

[branslowski]

I don't get it.

Kobe haters said it was Kobe's fault the meeting didn't go well the first time....But ofcource when your dealing with morons who lack any hint of a brain you have to show the facts, ESPN reported that LMA didn't like how Lakers were talking about off court issues more than the on the court issues....Also the Agent of LMA's and a team spokesmen said Kobe didn't do anything wrong....But the short bus squad on this forum have yet to comprehend what really happen, thus, the Kobe trolling happens...Which at times can be cool, but in reality they are just showing they lack creativity and any hint of a IQ.

[gts]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt
Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings: LaMarcus Aldridge has cancelled his meeting with the Knicks today, per source.

[branslowski]

Do you really need to ask this question? :lol

Yeah you right....:facepalm

[ArbitraryWater]

he left his glasses there, need to get it back

this would have been a gem without the "need to get it back"

anyway, has he at all met with the Mavs? :biggums:

[9erempiree]

Laker fans....don't worry. We won't give him some stupid contract. He is only doing this to get leverage. I hope Spurs will overpay for him.

[Ca$H]

:roll:

http://cdn03.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/headlines/2015/06/caitlyn-jenner-new-i-am-cait-promo.jpg

[brownmamba00]

‏@daldridgetnt
Knicks meeting was cancelled once it became clear NY wanted Aldridge to play center, something he is adamant against doing, per source.

ain't that a bitch

don't know what Mitch's about to tell him tho because we won't have money for a defensive center when we sign LA for the max.

also hearing DJ liked what he saw from the Lakers meeting...still considered a long shot tho.

[Bosnian Sajo]

ain't that a bitch

don't know what Mitch's about to tell him tho because we won't have money for a defensive center when we sign LA for the max.

also hearing DJ liked what he saw from the Lakers meeting...still considered a long shot tho.

We could use Swaggy's contract and the remaining cap space as a trade exception to trade for Hibbert. But then do we play Kobe at the 3 and Clarkson at the 2?

[brownmamba00]

We could use Swaggy's contract and the remaining cap space as a trade exception to trade for Hibbert. But then do we play Kobe at the 3 and Clarkson at the 2?
FO would still have the 3 mill exception to throw at a Small forward tho if that scenario unfolds but not sure about Hibbert he's making like 15 mill IIRC

[Ne 1]

Are Kobe haters really this retarded?:biggums:
Kobe haters are a f*ced up bunch mentally. These are the same people who said Gasol was the "real 2010 Finals MVP" and that Gasol carried Kobe and how Kobe wouldn't have won without Gasol, Kobe couldn't get past the 1st round until Gasol came to the Lakers, yet Kobe saying LMA and him would be a similar to him and Pau is an insult now.

[Bosnian Sajo]

FO would still have the 3 mill exception to throw at a Small forward tho if that scenario unfolds but not sure about Hibbert he's making like 15 mill IIRC

Considering the cap is 69m and not 67 as we first thought, we have about 26m in capsapce. Aldridge max is around 18m 1st year, leaving us 8m to work with. Young's contract for next season is 5m, combined = 13m. There is some leeway when it comes to trading, contracts don't have to match up exactly, but even if we needed to include a guy like Sacre that wouldn't be a problem.

[RoseCity07]

LMA not signing with LA has nothing to do with Kobe...It's living arrangement and money and on the court issues, Lakers were discussing off-court issues too much, that's the topic for LMA's life. Also how would Kobe effect a long term deal if he isn't going to be there long term himself?

I understand wanting to troll, but atleast bring a hint of a IQ over 70 with it.:facepalm

Kobe affects the situation because he keeps them middle of the pack for at least another year. One season wasted right there. Then they will be back in the lottery with a low lottery pick. He'll be doing the Portland rebuild he did with lillard 3 years ago. Only they have yet to get a shooter and defender like Wesley Matthews. Lakers are in for a rebuild for 3-5 seasons at least. If Kobe were young this would make sense for Aldridge. He is not. Aldridge will waste a lot of years in LA. San Antonio is best option.

[Bernkastel]

He licked the tip the first time, so I suppose he's going to let the tip touch the entrance before pulling away for Duncan?

[Optimus Prime]

All the haters saying the Lakers are done, yet the media report that LMA wasn't impressed with the Lakers turned out to be totally false.

:kobe:

[L8krH8tr]

All the haters saying the Lakers are done, yet the media report that LMA wasn't impressed with the Lakers turned out to be totally false.

:kobe:

Lakers are done

[ImKobe]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

Kobe has been banned :oldlol:

No, I'm still here

[oh the horror]

Lakers are done



And you're a f*ggot.

[Sharmer]

Lakers desperate.

[$LakerGold]

Lebrantard humor :rolleyes:
C'mon, that was hilarious. :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Bond007]

That's because you're not thinking like a moron, drop your IQ down to about 85 like him and it'll come to you...

but don't stay down there, gtfo quick before it sticks.. in and out like a navy seal bro

this

[okayabc123]

I still don't understand why Aldridge want to leave Portland. If he is about winning, no team that is currently pursuing him has a player that is better than Lillard.

This is not about basketball or winning, this is about lifestyle. He wants to be in a bigger market. And he wants to be the alpha in that market. But truthfully, any team that signs him up to be an alpha is going to disappointed. He is a star player, but he ain't no superstar. If I was the Lakers, I look elsewhere.

[Rocketswin2013]

Hope he goes to the Lakers. Would be fun.
My thoughts as well.

[Sharmer]

People need to study this history of FA and the Lakers, they have never acquired any significant FA, most of their acquisition of talent, are through trades.

[L8krH8tr]

And you're a f*ggot.

dont be mad Juan, Lakers will be back soon in about 10 years.

[dubeta]

LOL cant ppl see? FAs are trolling the Lakers :lol


Love meets with them right before resigning with the Cavs

Aldridge meeting with them again to get their hopes up


Lakers are getting trolled :oldlol:

[TheMarkMadsen]

People need to study this history of FA and the Lakers, they have never acquired any significant FA, most of their acquisition of talent, are through trades.


http://mit.zenfs.com/207/2011/06/ShaqJ.jpg

[gts]

this guy, #1 fan :lol

FleaVerified account
‏@flea333
LAMARCUS!!! HOPE IS ALIVE!!!!! ITS LIKE WHEN CHARLIE GOT THE GOLDEN TICKET AT THE LAST SECOND!!!! COME ON @Lakers !!!!!! DIG DEEP HEART!!

[Hey Yo]

http://mit.zenfs.com/207/2011/06/ShaqJ.jpg
Pretty sad you have to go back that far...considering all the talk about how everyone wants to play there.

[Sharmer]

http://mit.zenfs.com/207/2011/06/ShaqJ.jpg

that is one rare exception, statistically speaking, FA rarely sign with the Lakers.

[Sharmer]

Pretty sad you have to go back that far...considering all the talk about how everyone wants to play there.

he regretted signing with LA.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-shaq-magic-hall-of-fame-0328-20150327-story.html

[Mr Feeny]

Kobe needs to be quarantined in his residence.

:oldlol:

[L8krH8tr]

hahahahaha Fakers Fail

[Shih508]

http://mit.zenfs.com/207/2011/06/ShaqJ.jpg

That's before Kobe even played a game for Lakers. Ever since then Lakers could only get good chips via under the table trade.

No one wants to play with Kobe!!!

[Jacks3]

that is one rare exception, statistically speaking, FA rarely sign with the Lakers.

How were they going to sign the big-time free agents with no cap room?

[TheMarkMadsen]

Pretty sad you have to go back that far...considering all the talk about how everyone wants to play there.

not really

we had the most dominating duo in the NBA for numerous years, and then had an all time great cornerstone who only needed 1 other all star to complete a championship core.. we haven't had a need for big FA's until just recently..

for the past 15 years we didn't need to spend our resources on putting 4 max contract all stars around our star player just so that we could try to win more than we lost in the finals.. an all star and a few role players mixed in here and there had always been enough..

[PickernRoller]

Aldridge just wants a good reason to sign with the Lakers even if other prospects make more sense currently...

If LMA was really displeased, he would of brushed off the offer to sit and talk a second time.

Haters rejoicing on the outside, scared to hell on the inside.

[SwishSquared]

Ramona Shelburne ‏@ramonashelburne 25m25 minutes ago

The Lakers second meeting with LaMarcus is over. At this point, we'll just leave it at that ;)"It means after the way the first one went, I'm not trusting anyone's version of a meeting right after it ends"
-Shelbourne

Ramona Shelburne ‏@ramonashelburne 36m36 minutes ago

A call is just a call... but heard the Lakers did call Rajon Rondo today to touch base.

[oh the horror]

Lakers obsession with Rondo is starting to make me nauseous

[Heavincent]

Lakers obsession with Rondo is starting to make me nauseous

Yeah it's stupid. They already have Clarkson and Russell. Why would they want some cranky vet who played like shit last year?

[oh the horror]

Anyone ever see the Simpsons episode where Homer hangs onto a sub sandwich so long that it begins to rot and eventually Marge has to throw it away because homer eats it and becomes sick....and even though it's in the trash, has gotten him sick, Homer STILL WANTS IT.


That's the Lakers and Rondo. These dudes have Clarkson and Russell and you're still "calling Rondo to touch bases?"

Are they serious?

[buddha]

Russell and Clarkson can both play SG, Rondo could play with them if Kobe plays SF.

[DaSeba5]

Rondo is a complete cancer. They are better off trying to get another lottery player than deal with this dude.

[dazzer87]

Sound like Kobe is pushing for his buddy Rondo....I guess whatever kobe wants he gets.....:applause:

[oh the horror]

Sound like Kobe is pushing for his buddy Rondo....I guess whatever kobe wants he gets.....:applause:



You guys are getting fu*king ridiculous around here. I'm beginning to wonder if some of you are even real people.

[Fudge]

Laker fans/Kobe stans desperate for almost anybody. ****ing losers. :oldlol:

[daily]

You guys are getting fu*king ridiculous around here. I'm beginning to wonder if some of you are even real people.:roll:

There was so much Rondo to the Lakers talk in the media for the last few months call could have been just to say we won't be having you in for a meeting. Or as the Lakers often do open up their facilities to players in the off season or take a look at him late in the offseason on veterans minimum if nobody has picked him up

[oh the horror]

Laker fans/Kobe stans desperate for almost anybody. ****ing losers. :oldlol:



And here comes this f*ggot right on cue.

[chazzy]

Laker fans/Kobe stans desperate for almost anybody. ****ing losers. :oldlol:
Location: Canada
Team: Rockets
then OKC
then Lebron

Too many Ls

[BBallZen83]

Kobe haters are a f*ced up bunch mentally. These are the same people who said Gasol was the "real 2010 Finals MVP" and that Gasol carried Kobe and how Kobe wouldn't have won without Gasol, Kobe couldn't get past the 1st round until Gasol came to the Lakers, yet Kobe saying LMA and him would be a similar to him and Pau is an insult now.

:rolleyes: Like LeBron haters are any better. LeBron haters need to shake off their own autism before they call out Kobe haters. But this ish after all so we know this eternal battle for king of the autistic Hill will never cease.

[LA_Showtime]

Never really wanted Aldridge to begin with but it's nice we lost all of our dignity by begging a guy we never had a shot at signing to give us a second chance to sell LA. :lol :facepalm

[gyu]

Anyone besides me even realize he averaged 33% fg in the playoffs this year?

[PsychoBe]

Anyone besides me even realize he averaged 33% fg in the playoffs this year?

injuries

[coin24]

Anyone besides me even realize he averaged 33% fg in the playoffs this year?


You sure that's not brans finals win %:lol

[PickernRoller]

Never really wanted Aldridge to begin with but it's nice we lost all of our dignity by begging a guy we never had a shot at signing to give us a second chance to sell LA. :lol :facepalm

This shit started with collusion in 2010 and became a brand. Then we begged Decoward - wrong move - set a horrible buzz about our team - despite carrying his @ss to the playoffs with all of the injuries to our team and with a sorry @ss coach. No team is safe from that pill, certainly not the Heat and Pat Riley. Sooner or later they'll get a big taste of it. As for Lebron, 2-6. The more he loses the more his legacy is tarnished. I guess he got at least 2.

[dubeta]

You sure that's not brans finals win %:lol

Rent free

[PickernRoller]

Rent free

Nikka you popped out of nowhere to defend your boy.

Now that's rent free.

[Ne 1]

That's before Kobe even played a game for Lakers. Ever since then Lakers could only get good chips via under the table trade.

No one wants to play with Kobe!!!
http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/payton_malone_030716.html

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Location: Canada
Team: Rockets
then OKC
then Lebron

Too many Ls

Location: LA
Team: Kobe

You aren't a real Laker fan, bro

[CarlosBoozer]

Why not just develop the young studs this year, maybe get lucky with the draft, and sign some big free agents next summer?

I highly doubt a Lakers squad + Aldridge would make it to the playoffs this year, unless the team plays godly together.

[IcanzIIravor]

Why not just develop the young studs this year, maybe get lucky with the draft, and sign some big free agents next summer?

I highly doubt a Lakers squad + Aldridge would make it to the playoffs this year, unless the team plays godly together.

My thoughts too. My guess, which has been mentioned before, is they must think they need to get at least 1 established star as a bridge from when Kobe steps away to attract other stars to come on board. Personally given how things have gone, maxing LA is something I would pass over. We aren't winning a championship this year even with LA. We don't have the horses. He will be 31 or 32 before we can really get things going. Better to just suck it up and have huge cap space to make a run at the next group of guys come next year and the year after.

[brownmamba00]

Why not just develop the young studs this year, maybe get lucky with the draft, and sign some big free agents next summer?

I highly doubt a Lakers squad + Aldridge would make it to the playoffs this year, unless the team plays godly together.
Because we don't have a pick next year.

[longtime lurker]

Why not just develop the young studs this year, maybe get lucky with the draft, sign some big free agents next summer?

I highly doubt a Lakers squad + Aldridge would make it to the playoffs this year, unless the team plays godly together.

This has been the Lakers plan for the past 2 years and you've seen how it's worked out. Aldridge and this Lakers squad would easily make the playoffs even if its a low seed. With the cap increasing the superstars will have their pick of teams to sign with over the next couple years. This year in free agency was the time to make a significant signing, but the Lakers need to move on from Aldridge its getting embarrassing.

[Haymaker]

T Aldridge and this Lakers squad would easily make the playoffs even if its a low seed.

They don't play in the east. WTF are you smoking?

[DCL]

Kobe needs to be quarantined in his residence.

:oldlol:

[Paul George 24]

Aldridge Will Sign With The Spurs,he'd Be Stupid If He Join Kobe's Lakers

[Dro]

122 posts about LMA? WTF? Is he prime Tim Duncan or something?

[longtime lurker]

They don't play in the east. WTF are you smoking?

So Aldridge leaves Portland so they're gone. Assuming Okc takes their soot that leaves the Mavs who aren't looking good at all right now and who would probably tank for the top 7 protected pick. Nuggets, Sacramento, Minnesota will all suck so their only competition for the last spot is Phoenix. And that's not even considering how injuries could affect other teams. As long as they sign a center and other starter at SF they can compete.