Paul George to the Lakers?

[keep-itreal]

http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-rumors-l-a-planning-to-make-run-at-paul-george-this-summer/2016/05/04/

what do you think ISH?

[Spurs m8]

Why would Pacers do this? LOL

[bobopenguin]

why do we need him when we can just sign durant and whiteside?

russell + jc + kd + randle + whiteside + simmones/ingram.

why trade a pick + randle/russell for PG?

[JtotheIzzo]

They will end up with DeMar Derozen and the 4th pick.

[bluechox2]

They will end up with DeMar Derozen and the 4th pick.
4th pick goes to philly

[Nash]

Russell, Randle+pick
for
George, Mahinmi

[ScalsFan21]

why do we need him when we can just sign durant and whiteside?

russell + jc + kd + randle + whiteside + simmones/ingram.

why trade a pick + randle/russell for PG?

Honestly (especially if it's Julius) I would do it. You'll have a chance to sign Durant, but you might strike out. PG13 is under contract through 2019 and I don't think he has any no-trade provisions either. That's a perfect two-way wing to build on to attract all the free agents you can want, he's better defensively than FT35, and he's a very good consolation prize.

Giving up Simmons or Ingram is admittedly a big deal, but I guess you have to weigh as a Laker fan what you'd rather have: a franchise cornerstone guaranteed to be in place to attract more stars when the cap expands, or Simmons/Ingram plus an out-of-control Julius whose play-style (even if refined) likely will not be conducive to winning titles in today's game, with a chance at Durant?

If I was a Lakers fan I would trade for George even at that steep price.

[Legends66NBA7]

Where does the lunacy of these threads end ?


Oh wait, nevermind, it's Laker Nation. What a reliable and objective source. :applause:

[HurricaneKid]

There is a 45% chance the Lakers don't get ANY pick this year. They could offer their entire roster for PG13 and get laughed at.

[LukeWalton]

we would love to have him, but I don't think Leisure Suit Larry will let him go.