Lakers Roser Fill-out Talk

[ArbitraryWater]

Who should the Lakers take with whatever 30+ mill. they have?

Would it be smarter to go for a high profile SF (Butler, Kawhi(pipe dream)) over a high profile PG (Kyrie, Kemba) because then Beverley, Teague could be gotten at PG?

AFAIC Kyrie and Kemba is much the same impact... not much there.

Butler is a slightly better player I'd wage, but a worse 3-point shooter... still very capable though, and if they get Bev, Reddick, and/or Green, the floor will be spread.

What do fellow Laker bretherens say?

[Manny98]

They need defense so Butler should be priority over Kemba

Then you need shooters, so going for the Seth Currys and Wayne Ellingtons of the world should be their other top priority

[RRR3]

3+D guys. Use that money to make sure the team can shoot and has at minimum a good defense. That would make them a true title contender.

[ArbitraryWater]

3+D guys. Use that money to make sure the team can shoot and has at minimum a good defense. That would make them a true title contender.

what 3/D guys?

[ImKobe]

James
Davis
Butler
Green
Beverley

bench: Rondo, Kuzma, McGee

:rockon:

[RRR3]

James
Davis
Butler
Green
Beverley

bench: Rondo, Kuzma, McGee

:rockon:
Swap Butler for Brogdon and move Green to the 3. Championship time. Stole that idea from NBAGOAT lol

[ArbitraryWater]

James
Davis
Butler
Green
Beverley

bench: Rondo, Kuzma, McGee

:rockon:

who starts listing C's at the top?

weak move

[ArbitraryWater]

Brogdon is a Buck, let him stay there.

Bucks match

[ImKobe]

who starts listing C's at the top?

weak move

Doesn't matter, point is that you surround James with four great defensive players who can all make 3s and it's a contender.

[fourkicks44]

Who should the Lakers take with whatever 30+ mill. they have?

Would it be smarter to go for a high profile SF (Butler, Kawhi(pipe dream)) over a high profile PG (Kyrie, Kemba) because then Beverley, Teague could be gotten at PG?

AFAIC Kyrie and Kemba is much the same impact... not much there.

Butler is a slightly better player I'd wage, but a worse 3-point shooter... still very capable though, and if they get Bev, Reddick, and/or Green, the floor will be spread.

What do fellow Laker bretherens say?

They are not getting Reddick.

[ArbitraryWater]

They are not getting Reddick.

he's unrestricted, but i wouldnt mind it anyway. getting old, little D. bev+green would be perfect.

[brooks_thompson]

They need beverly, danny green, and Pacers Bogdanovich. But that would probably run them 35-40 mil (10,10, 15-20). Dunno how much they have. Force Lebron to play PF. It's freakin time. I think 3 head coaches can overpower him on that. I know Lionel Hollins ain't gonna take any shit. He'll get fired before he ever takes any shit from a player.

[NBAGOAT]

Dedmon but he

[PeroAntic]

I would go for Conley. But you just know LeGM doesn't want good fitting players, he wants big star names so he will go for Kemba.

[ArbitraryWater]

I would go for Conley. But you just know LeGM doesn't want good fitting players, he wants big star names so he will go for Kemba.

Conley?


You dumb? Check his contract

[RRR3]

I would go for Conley. But you just know LeGM doesn't want good fitting players, he wants big star names so he will go for Kemba.
If I was GM I would say **** what LeBron wants.

And I bet LeBron would have more rings if I was his GM doing that.

[ArbitraryWater]

If I was GM I would say **** what LeBron wants.

And I bet LeBron would have more rings if I was his GM doing that.

again, you win another post for being so objective and natural. Lol. youre doing great

[Kblaze8855]

I wonder if if Paul Millsap is ready to superteam on the cheap it in his not quite old age. Nuggets arent gonna pick up his 30 million dollar option. He might want some of the spotlight with his last deal. He and JJ wouldnt make a big news splash but at 15 million each thats good depth.

[PeroAntic]

Conley?


You dumb? Check his contract
My bad, for some reason I thought he was a free agent this summer:hammerhead:

He would be a perfect fit tho

[NBAGOAT]

I wonder if if Paul Millsap is ready to superteam on the cheap it in his not quite old age. Nuggets arent gonna pick up his 30 million dollar option. He might want some of the spotlight with his last deal. He and JJ wouldnt make a big news splash but at 15 million each thats good depth.

Nuggets will still offer him a good contract. I think the lakers will have to offer more like 2yrs 40 to lure him from a contender in Denver. Doesn

[ArbitraryWater]

My bad, for some reason I thought he was a free agent this summer:hammerhead:

He would be a perfect fit tho

yeah, he would have been.. :cheers:

[Kblaze8855]

Who in the NBA gets cut and goes back to the team that decided not to pay them their final year? Players take that kinda personal. Maybe not a guy who had been somewhere for 10-12 years but...a brief stop like that?

[Embers]

I think they need to spread the money out and not go for another max contract as tempting as it is. A team players I'd target strongly

Derrick Rose - bench scoring
Demare Carroll - 3 and d
Ricky Rubio - pass first PG

[NBAGOAT]

I think both sides are already talking about a renegotiation. Like horford in Boston is likely not picking up his po and will take less in a new deal. Millsap could leave but I don

[ArbitraryWater]

I think they need to spread the money out and not go for another max contract as tempting as it is. A team players I'd target strongly

Derrick Rose - bench scoring
Demare Carroll - 3 and d
Ricky Rubio - pass first PG

this would be terrible

[GimmeThat]

doesn't really matter, the projection of teams future picks aren't set in stone. As usual, cap spaces are used to pay player instead of the false advertisement of benefiting your team more than the standard(normal) scale.

[bobopenguin]

C - Dewayne Dedmon, can get him cheap.

[Doranku]

Some names that stuck out to me:

Middleton (don't think he's leaving tho)
Jeremy Lamb
Tobias Harris
Wesley Matthews
Jeff Teague
Tyler Johnson

[bobopenguin]

and can get Lin as back up PG for vet min.

[DMAVS41]

Depending on price of course, but guys like...

Aminu
Ariza
Lamb
Collison
Matthews
Dedmon
JaMychal
Ellington
Joseph
Curry
Thabo
Ed Davis

[Kblaze8855]

I forgot Thabo existed.

[beastee]

Roser? Low IQ typer.

[Kingwillball]

Depending on price of course, but guys like...

Aminu
Ariza
Lamb
Collison
Matthews
Dedmon
JaMychal
Ellington
Joseph
Curry
Thabo
Ed Davis

Out of that group would love Ariza bring 6th man but getting big minutes would love him getting matched with Lebron perfect 3/d guy..lamb Ellington curry also would be nice pieces not necessarily starters. Dedmon at Center. Honestly would take McGee back likes him would be perfect bringing energy off bench.

[brooks_thompson]

Conley?


You dumb? Check his contract

Yeah, LAL has nothing left to trade. Not just gonna let you absorb Conley into capspace for free. I would begrudgingly watch him on LA, though. I want him to get a title so bad, especially now that Marc did.

[superduper]

Most pathetic GOAT candidate EVER :roll: :roll:

[brooks_thompson]

What if D'Angelo goes back

[sammichoffate]

Lakers have 30mil in cap, it's either 1 star like kemba or several starters.

[Duderonomy]

Rumor is the Lakers already have their 3rd all-star lined up
Kawhi would be the best available free agent.
But Butler, Walker, or Kyrie are also options.

[Marchesk]

As a long time Laker fan, I'm just waiting for Klay and Durant to sign for league minimum to provide some three point shooting when they come back from injury.

Until then, Butler, James, AD and Kuzma can cobble together no worse than a 3 seed.

[BallsOut]

Lakers only have 28 mill to work with. AD trade will be official July 6th according to Woj. This means he's not waiving his trade kicker bonus of 4 mill.


The good crop of role players will not settle for under market value just to play for the Lakers. Instead of overpaying them, the Lakers should sign good roleplaying vets to 1 year deals to maintain their flexibility.

Lakers should target:

Cousins (1 year 10 mill) - Already proven to work well with AD in NO
Rondo (1 year 8 mill) - Chemistry with AD and Lebron
Stephenson (vet min) - need 6th man scorer
Shumpert (vet min) - good wind defender
JR Smith via trade with Cavs for Wagner and Bonga (absorb JR's 10 mill into cap space).

Final roster
PG: Rondo | Caruso
SG: Smith | Stephenson
SF: Kuzma | Shumpert
PF: James | Williams
C: Davis | Cousins

That's a championship contender right there :lebronamazed:

[RealSkipBayless]

Beverly
Lopez
Green
Collison
Gay
Dedmond

Pope, Rondo Stephenson can also return.

I'd take a rose or cousins for the right price too. Marcus Morris and Brogdon likely have too steep a cost.

[sammichoffate]

Lakers only have 28 mill to work with. AD trade will be official July 6th according to Woj. This means he's not waiving his trade kicker bonus of 4 mill.


The good crop of role players will not settle for under market value just to play for the Lakers. Instead of overpaying them, the Lakers should sign good roleplaying vets to 1 year deals to maintain their flexibility.

Lakers should target:

Cousins (1 year 10 mill) - Already proven to work well with AD in NO
Rondo (1 year 8 mill) - Chemistry with AD and Lebron
Stephenson (vet min) - need 6th man scorer
Shumpert (vet min) - good wind defender
JR Smith via trade with Cavs for Wagner and Bonga (absorb JR's 10 mill into cap space).

Final roster
PG: Rondo | Caruso
SG: Smith | Stephenson
SF: Kuzma | Shumpert
PF: James | Williams
C: Davis | Cousins

That's a championship contender right there :lebronamazed:You're stupid, didn't have to read the rest.

[sammichoffate]

Beverly
Lopez
Green
Collison
Gay
Dedmond

Pope, Rondo Stephenson can also return.

I'd take a rose or cousins for the right price too. Marcus Morris and Brogdon likely have too steep a cost.Lakers need to jump on him, idk why he wasn't signed before the trade. He prob won't cost more than 6m, really solid backup or even starter.

[BallsOut]

Lakers need to jump on him, idk why he wasn't signed before the trade. He prob won't cost more than 6m, really solid backup or even starter.

Because he sucks? Cousins >>>>> Dedmon.

[KOBEtherealKing]

I think they need to spread the money out and not go for another max contract as tempting as it is. A team players I'd target strongly

Derrick Rose - bench scoring
Demare Carroll - 3 and d
Ricky Rubio - pass first PG


Tf,

Yes to rose
Fck no the other two

I

[qrich]

23m*

[LAmbruh]

Jeanie "fill up my roster" Buss

"Who we finna get"

"Is he good, can we get him"

"Fill me up"

[Meticode]

I think the Lakers should look into Brogdon. 50/40/90 guy. Looked really good in the playoffs after missing extended time. Doesn't' show much emotion. Combo guard, handles well, plays solid defense. Is 6'5" but has a 6'11" wingspan. SG is his natural position, but he can be PG in a pinch. Doesn't matter much when LeBron is handling the ball mostly.

Plus he'll only command around $15 million this year, that leaves the Lakers more money to get another second tier player. You want players who can do multiple things.

They already have three guys who can score 20+ in LeBron, Davis and Kuzma. I don't see the point in adding another scorer in Butler or Walker.

[bison]

23m*

I read this too. So what is laker management doing by putting it out in the media that they

[OG LeeTSkeeT]

Kawhi or Kyrie. No on Butler or Kemba.

If neither Kawhi or Kyrie, fill it out with 3-D players/shooting.

Pat Beverly
Nikola Mirotic
Brogdan
Redick
Ariza
Green
Bazemore
Bogdanovic
Mirotic
Darren Collison
Seth Curry
Dedmon
Thomas Bryant
Ross
Ellington
Brook Lopez
Morris Brothers
McCaw for that good luck charm

[G0ATbe]

Bring back Bullock and Caruso. Sign Ariza and/or Melo to vet mins. Pick up Bogdanovic and whatever scrubs you can find thatll hit 3s

[Big_Dogg]

We need to sign Patrick McCaw, dude is a good luck charm :lol

[brownmamba00]

Wonder what Bogdanovic will be asking for this FA. Collison-Bogdan would blend in nicely with the rest of the line up. Both of these players played well with Oladipo back in Indiana. Both can shoot and play dee.

They should take a hard look at Lamb aswell.

[NBAGOAT]

Wonder what Bogdanovic will be asking for this FA. Collison-Bogdan would blend in nicely with the rest of the line up. Both of these players played well with Oladipo back in Indiana. Both can shoot and play dee.

They should take a hard look at Lamb aswell.

Bojan could legitimately get close to 20mil. The spurs have been rumored for him too and are willing to trade derozan. Teams like the jazz and mavs could look at him as a plan b too

[LukeWalton]

Center: AD
PF: LeBron
SF: Carmelo
SG: Kuzma
PG: Chris Paul

Bench. Stephenson, Castlevania Rondo, Waggy P, Mike Tyson Chandler, Jeanie Bus, Big Bus, Orange bus, yellow pus, others

[sammichoffate]

Because he sucks? Cousins >>>>> Dedmon.No, because Cousins is looking for a near max you dumbass.

[bladefd]

No, because Cousins is looking for a near max you dumbass.

Not getting anything close off two big injuries in back to back seasons

[bladefd]

Center: AD
PF: LeBron
SF: Carmelo
SG: Kuzma
PG: Chris Paul

Bench. Stephenson, Castlevania Rondo, Waggy P, Mike Tyson Chandler, Jeanie Bus, Big Bus, Orange bus, yellow pus, others

Carmelo is done. Cp3 can't stay healthy for someone who will be getting paid $40 mill/yr soon. Chandler couldn't stay healthy and needs to go. Kuzma can't play sg.

[brownmamba00]

Bojan could legitimately get close to 20mil. The spurs have been rumored for him too and are willing to trade derozan. Teams like the jazz and mavs could look at him as a plan b too
Spurs can't pay him unless they move DeRozan in a salary dump.

Pacers are in a tough spot themselves they want to keep Young but he could ask up to 15 mill a year.

[Bosnian Sajo]

Honestly? If we have the full 32.5m to spend...instead of throwing it all on one player, I'd rather give DLo his 20m and then spend the next 12.5m on 2 quality role players....think Danny Green/JJ Redick type, along with a good bench option for the guards. Pat Beverly would be wonderful.

Russell/Beverly/Caruso
Green/Ellington
Kuzma/Lance Stephenson
James/Wagner
Davis/McGee

Or get even more conservative and instead of throwing 20m at any player, get you three to four 7-10m players like Collison, Bogdanovic, Danny Green, Redick, Marcus Morris, etc.

[Bosnian Sajo]

Center: AD
PF: LeBron
SF: Carmelo
SG: Kuzma
PG: Chris Paul

Bench. Stephenson, Castlevania Rondo, Waggy P, Mike Tyson Chandler, Jeanie Bus, Big Bus, Orange bus, yellow pus, others


You posters are absolutely OBLIVIOUS to how the salary cap works.


Literally impossible to get CP3 right now unless we trade Lebron for him. Or AD after 90 days.

[Hotlantadude81]

Why would anyone want Melo in 2019?

He hasn't been good in years.

[Bosnian Sajo]

Why would anyone want Melo in 2019?

He hasn't been good in years.

Those are Bron fans talking, all they know is big names.

[DMAVS41]

Honestly? If we have the full 32.5m to spend...instead of throwing it all on one player, I'd rather give DLo his 20m and then spend the next 12.5m on 2 quality role players....think Danny Green/JJ Redick type, along with a good bench option for the guards. Pat Beverly would be wonderful.

Russell/Beverly/Caruso
Green/Ellington
Kuzma/Lance Stephenson
James/Wagner
Davis/McGee

Or get even more conservative and instead of throwing 20m at any player, get you three to four 7-10m players like Collison, Bogdanovic, Danny Green, Redick, Marcus Morris, etc.

You are almost for sure not getting 2 quality role players for a combined 12.5 million a year given the incoming salary cap increases...it would be hard to get one for that price.

[ArbitraryWater]

Those are Bron fans talking, all they know is big names.

that wasnt even a bron stan, kobe stan

[Bosnian Sajo]

You are almost for sure not getting 2 quality role players for a combined 12.5 million a year given the incoming salary cap increases...it would be hard to get one for that price.


You think someone is willing to give Bev more than the MLE? Who?



I could definitely see us signing Green or Redick for 10-12.5m and then throw the mle at Bev.

[Bosnian Sajo]

that wasnt even a bron stan, kobe stan

Regardless, its a stan and all of them can suck my dick.




Which leads me to my next question...are you rooting for the Lakers now?

[ArbitraryWater]

Regardless, its a stan and all of them can suck my dick.




Which leads me to my next question...are you rooting for the Lakers now?

day 1'er for sure

join the cruise!
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=468879

[jayfan]

James
Davis
Butler
Green
Beverley

bench: Rondo, Kuzma, McGee

:rockon:

Can you imagine Rondo & Beverly on the same team?

Lebron demoted to 3rd voice in the locker room.

[ArbitraryWater]

Can you imagine Rondo & Beverly on the same team?

Lebron demoted to 3rd voice in the locker room.

:biggums:

[LAmbruh]

Fill it up!

[Bosnian Sajo]

day 1'er for sure

join the cruise!
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=468879


Lol, how pathetic. Not like we aren't used to it, had a lot of your type when Kobe was dominating the league. The past 6 years has been very chill in Lakerland....a few trolls here and there, but for the most part it was just true fans of the team.

[ArbitraryWater]

Lol, how pathetic. Not like we aren't used to it, had a lot of your type when Kobe was dominating the league. The past 6 years has been very chill in Lakerland....a few trolls here and there, but for the most part it was just true fans of the team.

i feel you.

tough thing. firstworldproblems are real

[Bosnian Sajo]

i feel you.

tough thing. firstworldproblems are real


Not a problem at all, just an observation. Carry on.


Little tip for the newbie Lakers fans, when picking a stream pick the one that is hosted by spectrum. Stu Lantz and Bill MacDonald are the best in the business.

[DMAVS41]

You think someone is willing to give Bev more than the MLE? Who?



I could definitely see us signing Green or Redick for 10-12.5m and then throw the mle at Bev.

I was talking about straight cap, not the MLE.

Not sure on Bev, I'd have to look at contending teams....certainly he'll be in high demand imo.

Yes, 10 to 12 will most likely get you a Green or Reddick, although they may want multiple years as well. That was my point...that 10 to 12 of cap is only getting you 1 quality role player now.

[Bosnian Sajo]

I was talking about straight cap, not the MLE.

Not sure on Bev, I'd have to look at contending teams....certainly he'll be in high demand imo.

Yes, 10 to 12 will most likely get you a Green or Reddick, although they may want multiple years as well. That was my point...that 10 to 12 of cap is only getting you 1 quality role player now.

Right but what I was saying was use that cap space (12.5m after hypothetically signing Dlo) to go out and nab Green/Redick and a guy like Pat Bev. Whether that mean to throw all 12.5 to Green and give Bev the 6m MLE or whatever, so be it.


IDK man I think the team will be fine tbh, can't really go too wrong with Bron/AD as your building blocks.

[DMAVS41]

Right but what I was saying was use that cap space (12.5m after hypothetically signing Dlo) to go out and nab Green/Redick and a guy like Pat Bev. Whether that mean to throw all 12.5 to Green and give Bev the 6m MLE or whatever, so be it.


IDK man I think the team will be fine tbh, can't really go too wrong with Bron/AD as your building blocks.

I think the team will be fine as well. I love the trade for both teams.

[Kingwillball]

Non Max player/top of line wishlist: Beverly,Brogdan, Collison, Rozier....Reddick,Ross, Lamb, Green...Bogdonovich,Miratic, Lopez,Morris

[RealSkipBayless]

No 3rd star.

Our biggest splash should be Brogdon. Just go up to 18m. Bucks won

[Kingwillball]

[QUOTE=RealSkipBayless]No 3rd star.

Our biggest splash should be Brogdon. Just go up to 18m. Bucks won

[LAVAR BALL]

[QUOTE=RealSkipBayless]No 3rd star.

Our biggest splash should be Brogdon. Just go up to 18m. Bucks won

[sammichoffate]

I don't know the Buck's cap situation, but a 24 yo 50/40/90/Good Defense/Poised player for 18M a year? I would match without second thoughts. The guy could be a legit second option/2nd floor general in a few yearsFking Eric Bledsoe got that much and brogdan is way better than him lol

[RealSkipBayless]

I don't know the Buck's cap situation, but a 24 yo 50/40/90/Good Defense/Poised player for 18M a year? I would match without second thoughts. The guy could be a legit second option/2nd floor general in a few years
If they did match after resigning Middleton they would be paying a lot in luxury tax. Though that might not matter to them. So you prob right.

[ZenMaster]

It's a bit dependent on whether or not Davis is supposed to take the 5 or 4 spot, but if Kawhi or perhaps Kyrie aren't possible, these would be some of the players that fit best around AD, Lebron and Kuzma.

Center
Lopez or Dedmon(if AD wants the 4 spot), with Kuzma as a 6th man or potentially Lopez or Dedmon could be the 6th man with AD starting at the 5, though the former being the likely scenario.

Forward
Bogdanovic, Ariza, Mirotic

Guard
Beverly, Brogdon, Reddick, Rubio, Green, Curry

AD - Lebron - Kuzma - Brogdon - Beverly I think is my favorite realistic starting 5 next year if Kawhi isn't coming and AD wants the 5 spot.
Javale - Wagner - Ariza - Bullock - Rondo for backups or something similar.

If AD wants the 4 spot I think my favorite would be something similar to

Lopez/Dedmon - AD - Lebron - Brogdon - Beverly

Javale - Wagner - Kuzma - Bullock/KCP(if he can be signed going over the cap due to bird rights) - Rondo as backups.

[DMAVS41]

At the end of the day, the Lakers can't make the same idiotic moves they did last summer.

It will be hard to get what is needed, but what is needed is abundantly clear...just like last year.

This team needs defense, shooting, and guard play. Anyone that argues shooting isn't what this team needs...doesn't know a damn thing.

Can they get what they really need? I'm not sure, but guys like Rondo/Lance are the exact opposite of what this team needed last year...and that remains true this year.

[Bosnian Sajo]

At the end of the day, the Lakers can't make the same idiotic moves they did last summer.

It will be hard to get what is needed, but what is needed is abundantly clear...just like last year.

This team needs defense, shooting, and guard play. Anyone that argues shooting isn't what this team needs...doesn't know a damn thing.

Can they get what they really need? I'm not sure, but guys like Rondo/Lance are the exact opposite of what this team needed last year...and that remains true this year.

Agreed with everything except for the last line...Rondo could absolutely have played better for us, no doubt. But Lance had a nice season for himself and a positive impact on the team. I have absolutely no problem with the team bringing him back as the backup shooting guard.

He shot 37% from three, played good defense, was unselfish, and had no issues as a member of the Lakers whatsoever. He got a tech here and there, but his impact was more positive than negative.


I wouldn't give him any of the cap room (obviously) or even the smaller MLE; Give him the vets minimum and if he accepts, welcome back to the team my G. Same goes for Rondo honestly, if he's willing to accept the vet minimum, welcome back to the team.

[DMAVS41]

Agreed with everything except for the last line...Rondo could absolutely have played better for us, no doubt. But Lance had a nice season for himself and a positive impact on the team. I have absolutely no problem with the team bringing him back as the backup shooting guard.

He shot 37% from three, played good defense, was unselfish, and had no issues as a member of the Lakers whatsoever. He got a tech here and there, but his impact was more positive than negative.


I wouldn't give him any of the cap room (obviously) or even the smaller MLE; Give him the vets minimum and if he accepts, welcome back to the team my G. Same goes for Rondo honestly, if he's willing to accept the vet minimum, welcome back to the team.

Lance on the vet minimum would probably be fine, but I don't know...he's always a bit of an annoyance. Sometimes for the opposite team, sometimes for his own team.

But on the vet minimum...I think that is fine...I was talking about how they spend the real cap space, not just fill out roster with minimum level players.

[LAmbruh]

"Fill it up"


"Don't stop"



-Jeanie Buss

[bladefd]

It's a bit dependent on whether or not Davis is supposed to take the 5 or 4 spot, but if Kawhi or perhaps Kyrie aren't possible, these would be some of the players that fit best around AD, Lebron and Kuzma.

Center
Lopez or Dedmon(if AD wants the 4 spot), with Kuzma as a 6th man or potentially Lopez or Dedmon could be the 6th man with AD starting at the 5, though the former being the likely scenario.

Forward
Bogdanovic, Ariza, Mirotic

Guard
Beverly, Brogdon, Reddick, Rubio, Green, Curry

AD - Lebron - Kuzma - Brogdon - Beverly I think is my favorite realistic starting 5 next year if Kawhi isn't coming and AD wants the 5 spot.
Javale - Wagner - Ariza - Bullock - Rondo for backups or something similar.

If AD wants the 4 spot I think my favorite would be something similar to

Lopez/Dedmon - AD - Lebron - Brogdon - Beverly

Javale - Wagner - Kuzma - Bullock/KCP(if he can be signed going over the cap due to bird rights) - Rondo as backups.

I would focus resources on guards..

AD is good enough at C and Lebron/Kuzma can both play 3+4. We have Wagner as backup and probably Jonathan Williams as 3rd string center for supercheap. We have enough versatility there between center/forward, but guards we don't have on roster except Bonga, who is 3rd string sg project I don't count yet.

We need guards guards guards.

Either starting pg or sg needs to be good defender. And one of them has to be able to hit the 3. Or you can have a 3-and-D player.. So yes, I agree with the bold portion. It would be a perfect backcourt. However, Brogdon will be offered about $20-22m/yr range by Bucks so that's tough to match :confusedshrug:

We should go after Beverley certainly with the MLE, so we should get a sg first to max out cap before MLE activates

[ArbitraryWater]

the fill-out needs to happen....

as of now, not enough.



Beverley, Brogdon, Green, Bog, Butler, Dedmon... 1/2 of these must be gotten


maybe that Paul buyout fantasy

[Proctor]

the fill-out needs to happen....

as of now, not enough.



Beverley, Brogdon, Green, Bog, Butler, Dedmon... 1/2 of these must be gotten


maybe that Paul buyout fantasy
Brogdon is too smart, Green having been a Spur knows the devastation of Lebron ball, Bog doesn't want to be the next Crowder, Butler is a nice little cancer...so maybe Beverley or Dedmon? :rockon:

[RealSkipBayless]

Brogdon is too smart, Green having been a Spur knows the devastation of Lebron ball, Bog doesn't want to be the next Crowder, Butler is a nice little cancer...so maybe Beverley or Dedmon? :rockon:
10 years later... Bron and Green reuniting. :rockon:

[ArbitraryWater]

Brogdon is too smart, Green having been a Spur knows the devastation of Lebron ball, Bog doesn't want to be the next Crowder, Butler is a nice little cancer...so maybe Beverley or Dedmon? :rockon:

Green went partying with LeBron after the Heat won the '13 title :lol

[LAVAR BALL]

Can't see what they'll find with 24Mil and 9 slots to fill:

Let's imagine:

Danny Green: 10 Mil (Same as what he had last year)
Rondo: 2 Mil (if no one tries to take him for more...)
Bogdanovic ? He'll have a LOT of suitors around 15 Mil range
Bev for MidLevel...Do you see Rondo, Bev and Lance in the same team?

Do you pick your bench at the G-League All Star Game?

:confusedshrug: :confusedshrug:

[bladefd]

Can't see what they'll find with 24Mil and 9 slots to fill:

Let's imagine:

Danny Green: 10 Mil (Same as what he had last year)
Rondo: 2 Mil (if no one tries to take him for more...)
Bogdanovic ? He'll have a LOT of suitors around 15 Mil range
Bev for MidLevel...Do you see Rondo, Bev and Lance in the same team?

Do you pick your bench at the G-League All Star Game?

:confusedshrug: :confusedshrug:

Green is going to go for $7m/yr probably, around MLE money.. Doubt he is getting $10m/yr
Rondo will get $5m/yr minimum, and I doubt he wants to play with LeBron again

Lakers have following money:
-$24m but I expect AD to waive trade kicker to get us to $28m.. Fill 'er up with 1 max (quote unquote 1+1 deal then re-up to max money/years next summer) or 2 quality starters
-Once $28m is filled, you unlock MLE of around $7m and bi-lateral exception of around $3m. That's 2 or 3 role-players right there
-Then you also unlock veterans minimum for several more backups off bench

[LAmbruh]

"yes c*m inside"


"please boys c*m inside my office"


"fill it up"


-Jeanie

[Hawker]

Isn't the trade in danger now due to lack of cap space?

[ArbitraryWater]

Isn't the trade in danger now due to lack of cap space?

lmao what?

stop wilding

[Hawker]

lmao what?

stop wilding

https://sports.yahoo.com/report-the-lakers-forgot-about-creating-cap-space-in-the-anthony-davis-trade-164633838.html

Talk normal dude. You're german not black.

[ArbitraryWater]

https://sports.yahoo.com/report-the-lakers-forgot-about-creating-cap-space-in-the-anthony-davis-trade-164633838.html

Talk normal dude. You're german not black.

in normal: no, the trade is not in danger :roll: :facepalm

[Hawker]

in normal: no, the trade is not in danger :roll: :facepalm

So any comment on not creating any cap space to sign another max player? Will they get it done?

[ArbitraryWater]

So any comment on not creating any cap space to sign another max player? Will they get it done?

yea we been talking this the past half week bro

he better waive the kicker

[Hawker]

yea we been talking this the past half week bro

he better waive the kicker

Seems like a fail on the lakers part.

[ArbitraryWater]

Seems like a fail on the lakers part.

big time

pelinka the clown


if AD truly wants to win, he waives.

but that still doesnt make up for the 6th july vs 30th july mess

[TheGreatDeraj]

Lakers just traded with the magic to get the 46th pick. Drafted Iowa State's Horton Tucker. He's a 6ft 4in 235lb G/F. Has over 7ft wingspan. Seems like a versatile player that can handle the rock, finish in the paint, pass and shoot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN20r-KaOGE

[Kidbasketball20]

Can't see what they'll find with 24Mil and 9 slots to fill:

Let's imagine:

Danny Green: 10 Mil (Same as what he had last year)
Rondo: 2 Mil (if no one tries to take him for more...)
Bogdanovic ? He'll have a LOT of suitors around 15 Mil range
Bev for MidLevel...Do you see Rondo, Bev and Lance in the same team?

Do you pick your bench at the G-League All Star Game?

:confusedshrug: :confusedshrug:

HUH?

Bev literally said his goal for the off season is to provide for his family and put food on their plates.


That means $$$$$

Like hell he's going for a mid level :roll: :roll:

[Proctor]

Lakers will fetch Elfrid Payton and Terrence Ross. :oldlol: :oldlol:

[NBAGOAT]

Lakers will fetch Elfrid Payton and Terrence Ross. :oldlol: :oldlol:

terrence is good actually. They be happy to get him. Shouldnt go anywhere near elfrid however :oldlol:.

[Proctor]

terrence is good actually. They be happy to get him. Shouldnt go anywhere near elfrid however :oldlol:.
Definitely, but a far cry from Danny Green, Bog and/or Beverley. :lol

[brownmamba00]

Lakers just traded with the magic to get the 46th pick. Drafted Iowa State's Horton Tucker. He's a 6ft 4in 235lb G/F. Has over 7ft wingspan. Seems like a versatile player that can handle the rock, finish in the paint, pass and shoot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN20r-KaOGE
His game reminds me of Eric Gordon and a little bit of Paul Pierce. He's a big two guard that can score in a variety of ways. Thing is he might be too slow in his lateral movement. Major red flag right there.

Doubt he gets minutes from vogel.

[ArbitraryWater]

Everyone is crouched over at our feet, who we takin' boys?

Butler?

Kyrie?

Kemba?

Middleton?

[Shogon]

Everyone is crouched over at our feet, who we takin' boys?

Butler?

Kyrie?

Kemba?

Middleton?

Middleton is by far the best fit out of those names but maxing ANY of those guys would be a HUGE ****ing mistake that they don’t recover from... ESPECIALLY Butler.

You know I’m not sure there’s a worse fit in the league for LeBron than Jimmy Butler.

How atrociously bad. LOL.