Avery Bradley Signs a 2yr/$9.6m deal with the Lakers

[ArbitraryWater]

I'm becoming triggered

[Gileraracer]

Me too, Lebron needs more help ASAP

[raprap]

Avery? Thought he is washed? Last time I heard of him he was traded to Memphis.

[stalkerforlife]

Halp.

Moar.

Pweese.

[ArbitraryWater]

PuLeez!

[keep-itreal]

Avery Bradley? :roll:

[Kingwillball]

Think they are waiting for Iggy..

[superduper]

Bran is so fking pathetic :roll:

[Spurs m8]

Bran is so fking pathetic :roll:

I've never seen a more pathetic 'star' in my life

[Kingwillball]

Bran is so fking pathetic :roll:

U are..

[tanibanana]

Better to go for Melo than Bradley. Both are crap now, but at least Melo may help sell tickets.

[ArbitraryWater]

Better to go for Melo than Bradley. Both are crap now, but at least Melo may help sell tickets.

might be your dumbest post ever

[DMAVS41]

Sounds like the Warriors are likely to get him...makes sense because he'll get more playing time there.

[ArbitraryWater]

Sounds like the Warriors are likely to get him...makes sense because he'll get more playing time there.

where does it say that? id be sick

[DMAVS41]

where does it say that? id be sick

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-rumors-avery-bradley-waived-013115562.html

Just think about it logically...why would Bradley choose the Lakers when they can't pay him more? He'd be on a team now with a ton of guards and wouldn't get consistent minutes.

A huge goal he'd have would be to rebuild his value...and the Warriors offer him a much better chance at that with Klay out.

[Bosnian Sajo]

Not a fan, I would have rather left that for Iggy or Korver. Bradley is pretty washed up both offensively and defensively.

Especially considering we already have Danny, KCP, and Daniels at the 2, this was not needed.


UPDATE: 2nd year is a player option.

[Shogon]

Who's to say Iggy and Korver don't both still join? Lol.

[DMAVS41]

I didn't realize they'd give him the room exception.

Not sure I like this given the amount of guards, but isn't bad by any means.

[DMAVS41]

where does it say that? id be sick

Lakers just got him.

Room exception for 2 years...did not think they'd go that high.

Better to have him than not though.

[Bosnian Sajo]

Who's to say Iggy and Korver don't both still join? Lol.

Well with Avery on the squad, we have 14 guaranteed contracts as is. That leaves 1 spot for either Iggy or Korver, so I guess you have a point...but it's most likely going to be one or the other.


Besides, chances are Korver will pass on us considering he won't be getting the amount of playing time he would in Philly with the loss of Redick or Milwaukee.

[Bosnian Sajo]

I didn't realize they'd give him the room exception.

Not sure I like this given the amount of guards, but isn't bad by any means.

Not BAD per say, but I absolutely would have preferred to leave the room exception for Iggy as a sweetener to choose us over the Clippers.

[Shogon]

Well with Avery on the squad, we have 14 guaranteed contracts as is. That leaves 1 spot for either Iggy or Korver, so I guess you have a point...but it's most likely going to be one or the other.


Besides, chances are Korver will pass on us considering he won't be getting the amount of playing time he would in Philly with the loss of Redick or Milwaukee.

Iguodala is needed more for the playoffs anyways. I mean he's nearing a complete shell of his former self, but he can still play some respectable defense in a playoff series for sure.

[DMAVS41]

Not BAD per say, but I absolutely would have preferred to leave the room exception for Iggy as a sweetener to choose us over the Clippers.

I'm assuming the Lakers checked and the Grizzlies really are only going to keep or trade.

Somebody will trade a couple 2nd rounders to have Iggy in the playoffs imo.

[ArbitraryWater]

hahahahha yes

[Bosnian Sajo]

Iguodala is needed more for the playoffs anyways. I mean he's nearing a complete shell of his former self, but he can still play some respectable defense in a playoff series for sure.

And he can hit shots. He only averaged, what 7ppg? But he has those certain playoff games where he will erupt for an efficient 19 points while playing hard nosed defense.

Plus he is a great locker room guy.


Anyways, it's not a big deal at all. This adds depth at the 2 spot, and after checking his numbers with the Grizzlies he played pretty ****ing well for them the 14 games he suited up.

16ppg on 46% shooting and 38% from three, those are identical to his last year in Boston. If he can bring that to the team? Then welcome aboard good sir.

[ArbitraryWater]

:rockon:

[Bosnian Sajo]

And I'm talking about the efficiency when saying "hopefully he can bring that to LA", considering he almost guaranteed will NOT be getting 13 field goal attempts per game :lol

[ArbitraryWater]

well he should be the PG

[ArbitraryWater]

His 3P% hasnt declined much at all. His 2P% took a huge dip last couple years..

[Manny98]

Bradley | Rondo
Green | Pope
LeBron | Dudley
AD | Kuz
McGee | Cousins

Not bad we can work with that

https://media.giphy.com/media/1URYTNvDM2LJoMIdxE/giphy.gif

[brownmamba00]

I like it To the guys saying he's been trash since Boston.

https://youtu.be/lFG5UXaJKrs

This was him just 2 seasons ago. He had a bad stint at the clipps but seems like he's been good everywhere else.

If he can still play dee that would be huge. The west is loaded with point guards.

[RealSkipBayless]

Can anyone score on the Lakers now?

Bradley
Green
Lebron "guard 1-5" James
Anthony "guard 1-5" Davis
Boogie

[ArbitraryWater]

Bradley | Rondo
Green | Pope
LeBron | Dudley
AD | Kuz
McGee | Cousins

Not bad we can work with that

https://media.giphy.com/media/1URYTNvDM2LJoMIdxE/giphy.gif



err? whats this kuzma at the 4 stuff?

have you seen kuzma?

[Bosnian Sajo]

well he should be the PG

Potentially?


I want the actual PG's to get a chance first though. Especially Caruso, we invested a lot of time into that guy and he's shown glimpses that he is capable. Would be awesome if he could prove himself to be a competent starter on the squad. I don't expect it to happen, but I want him to at least get the chance.


Rondo, Cook, and Caruso. Let the actual pg's gun it out before letting Avery, who has played as an undersized SG his entire career, take the spot.

[Manny98]

I like it To the guys saying he's been trash since Boston.

https://youtu.be/lFG5UXaJKrs

This was him just 2 seasons ago. He had a bad stint at the clipps but seems like he's been good everywhere else.

If he can still play dee that would be huge. The west is loaded with point guards.
I heard he was actually playing with a injury whilst he was on the Clippers that's why he looked so bad.

[Manny98]

err? whats this kuzma at the 4 stuff?

have you seen kuzma?
He's played power forward his entire career, he's too laterally slow to play the 3.

[DMAVS41]

err? whats this kuzma at the 4 stuff?

have you seen kuzma?

Best lineup is all that will truly matter for this team...and Lebron/Kuzma is going to have to play 3/4 with Davis at 5.

Green/Kuzma/Lebron/Davis

With one of the guards...likely KCP or Bradley...will be their best lineup that closes games.

I also think this Bradley isn't just for the Lakers, but also for potential trades.

We shouldn't ignore the Lakers potentially trading a package around Kuzma for things they'd need.

For example, if the Wolves have a bad start to the season...a package around Kuzma for Covington and another rotation player might make a lot of sense if Kuzma doesn't fix his shot/defense.

[Bosnian Sajo]

err? whats this kuzma at the 4 stuff?

have you seen kuzma?


I know for a fact you haven't, considering you just became a Lakers fan.


Kuzma has been playing more as a 4 than as a 3. I'd like to see him develop his game as a 3 only because Davis so heavily prefers to be the 4 on the team, down the line once Lebron is gone it would be nice for Kuz to slide into that 3 spot.


But he's been playing at the 4 spot his entire career so far.

[Bosnian Sajo]

He's played power forward his entire career, he's too laterally slow to play the 3.


AW just recently jumped on the bandwagon, don't mind him lol.

[ArbitraryWater]

Am I going insane?


Since when has this SG type body played PF??

WTF :roll: :roll: :roll:

[ArbitraryWater]

AW just recently jumped on the bandwagon, don't mind him lol.

all it would take is 1 flimsy pic to determine kuz is the slimmest PF ive ever seen

[Bosnian Sajo]

Am I going insane?


Since when has this SG type body played PF??

WTF :roll: :roll: :roll:


What?? Kuzma is 6'9" 220lbs dude...

[KOBEtherealKing]

Lakers need another Lengthy perimeter sf. either iggy or a trade for one

[DMAVS41]

Lakers need another Lengthy perimeter sf. either iggy or a trade for one

Covington would be the dream...

[ArbitraryWater]

https://dvdclip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/kyle-kuzma-lakers-bench-e1562441287275.jpg


PF? Jeezuz :roll: :roll:


honestly thought he was a SG all of last year



His game is nothing like a PF

[Kingwillball]

Best lineup is all that will truly matter for this team...and Lebron/Kuzma is going to have to play 3/4 with Davis at 5.

Green/Kuzma/Lebron/Davis

With one of the guards...likely KCP or Bradley...will be their best lineup that closes games.

I also think this Bradley isn't just for the Lakers, but also for potential trades.

We shouldn't ignore the Lakers potentially trading a package around Kuzma for things they'd need.

For example, if the Wolves have a bad start to the season...a package around Kuzma for Covington and another rotation player might make a lot of sense if Kuzma doesn't fix his shot/defense.

Don

[1987_Lakers]

Lakers are low key stacked.

[SpaceJam2]

Can anyone score on the Lakers now?

Bradley
Green
Lebron "guard 1-5" James
Anthony "guard 1-5" Davis
Boogie


McGee over Boogie for defense ...

[Bosnian Sajo]

Lakers need another Lengthy perimeter sf. either iggy or a trade for one


If they play the lineup that I projected (below), I could see Kuzma covering both backup sf and backup pf positions, depending who he is out there with.


?
Green
Lebron
Davis
Cousins/McGee


PG spot I cannot guess who will start, I have a strong feeling it will be Rondo to start the season but who knows who ends up playing point for us. Cousins will start at center if he is fit enough, if not I could see McGee starting and getting 15-20mins a night while Cousins finished out the game in the 4th as our center.

[DMAVS41]

[QUOTE=Kingwillball]Don

[D-Wait]

:biggums:

Nice deal.

[DMAVS41]

If they play the lineup that I projected (below), I could see Kuzma covering both backup sf and backup pf positions, depending who he is out there with.


?
Green
Lebron
Davis
Cousins/McGee


PG spot I cannot guess who will start, I have a strong feeling it will be Rondo to start the season but who knows who ends up playing point for us. Cousins will start at center if he is fit enough, if not I could see McGee starting and getting 15-20mins a night while Cousins finished out the game in the 4th as our center.

Rondo might get the nod to start the year, but unless the coaches are idiots or Rondo/Lebron fix their issues...that pairing won't last long because it doesn't make any basketball sense.

Caruso is their current best option at point imo...

Although I'd probably close games with KCP/Green/Lebron/Kuzma/Davis right now given their roster.

Davis absolutely has to close games at the 5 unless it is a very specific matchup...

[bladefd]

I don't know if I like this signing.. I like the player option but still. He feels redundant to KCP. We also have way too many pointguards - Bradley, rondo, caruso, cook. We need a 3pt specialist. Not sure Avery is that guy. Why did we sign Rondo if the target was Avery all along??

I have a feeling there will be a mid-season trade coming in like December..

[Bosnian Sajo]

Agreed. I'm not...he's good.

But he's even more of a reason that these signings have to be viewed also as trade pieces.

Would not surprise me, at all, if the Lakers move Kuzma during the year.


I would absolutely loathe that, at least keep 1 guy from the youth squad lol. He's on a very team friendly deal for the next 2 years and gets the job done.

[DMAVS41]

I don't know if I like this signing.. I like the player option but still. He feels redundant to KCP. We also have way too many pointguards - Bradley, rondo, caruso, cook.

I have a feeling there will be a mid-season trade coming in like December..

For sure to the bold.

They can experiment now in the first half of the season and now have some good matching salary to go get someone.

[DMAVS41]

I would absolutely loathe that, at least keep 1 guy from the youth squad lol. He's on a very team friendly deal for the next 2 years and gets the job done.

Well, I don't know how you can loathe it if you don't know who you would get.

The Lakers aren't ****ing around waiting...if they can improve their chances to win the title in the next 2 years...they are doing it.

Better make peace with that now.

If Kuzma doesn't improve his defense and shooting...he's likely gone.

[Bosnian Sajo]

I don't know if I like this signing.. I like the player option but still. He feels redundant to KCP. We also have way too many pointguards - Bradley, rondo, caruso, cook.

I have a feeling there will be a mid-season trade coming in like December..


You don't know if you like the signing but you do like the player option? You do know that means it is Bradley's decision whether he exercises the option or not, right?


I'm fine with the signing once I looked over his Memphis numbers. 2nd year should have been a team option, but whatever honestly lol it's not much money.

[Bosnian Sajo]

Well, I don't know how you can loathe it if you don't know who you would get.

The Lakers aren't ****ing around waiting...if they can improve their chances to win the title in the next 2 years...they are doing it.

Better make peace with that now.

If Kuzma doesn't improve his defense and shooting...he's likely gone.


Considering we traded away so many of our first round draft picks and don't have any other youth player with the potential that he has...yea, keep him.


Yea the team is in win now mode, but you have to have SOME KIND of asset for the future. AD is 26 and Kuz is 23, those 2 can be top notch players for a looong time.

His shot his first year was just fine, took a step back last year yea, but he's been working on it. He's been training with one of the best shooting coaches throughout the summer.

[RealSkipBayless]

McGee over Boogie for defense ...
I just assumed Boogie only agreed to come here for a starting role. But with Mcgee? Ain't no one scoring over 100 on us boys. :rockon:

[SpaceJam2]

I just assumed Boogie only agreed to come here for a starting role. But with Mcgee? Ain't no one scoring over 100 on us boys. :rockon:


#1 in DRtg

2020

Dont believe me JUS WATCH

:dancin

[DMAVS41]

Considering we traded away so many of our first round draft picks and don't have any other youth player with the potential that he has...yea, keep him.


Yea the team is in win now mode, but you have to have SOME KIND of asset for the future. AD is 26 and Kuz is 23, those 2 can be top notch players for a looong time.

His shot his first year was just fine, took a step back last year yea, but he's been working on it. He's been training with one of the best shooting coaches throughout the summer.

I'm not saying you do it for no reason...not at all.

I'm saying...he's their only trade asset on a team all-in to win the title in the next 2-3 years. If he isn't working...I don't know why or how they'd keep him...it just wouldn't make sense.

Obviously the hope is that he does work, but if not...they can't just sit on him.

[IGOTGAME]

Well, I don't know how you can loathe it if you don't know who you would get.

The Lakers aren't ****ing around waiting...if they can improve their chances to win the title in the next 2 years...they are doing it.

Better make peace with that now.

If Kuzma doesn't improve his defense and shooting...he's likely gone.

Unless they get a borderline all star player then it would be silly. Kuzma is a scorer with a smooth stroke that fits in effortlessly in any type of offense. Getting rid of that is shortsighted. There really arent many players that would realistically be a better fit.

[Real14]

Bradley | Rondo
Green | Pope
LeBron | Dudley
AD | Kuz
McGee | Cousins

Not bad we can work with that

https://media.giphy.com/media/1URYTNvDM2LJoMIdxE/giphy.gif
We?????:biggums:

[bladefd]

I know for a fact you haven't, considering you just became a Lakers fan.


Kuzma has been playing more as a 4 than as a 3. I'd like to see him develop his game as a 3 only because Davis so heavily prefers to be the 4 on the team, down the line once Lebron is gone it would be nice for Kuz to slide into that 3 spot.


But he's been playing at the 4 spot his entire career so far.

Well, Kuzma played majority of his minue in his rookie season at the 3 iirc. Larry Nance was 4 (changed to Randle after Nance trade), Brook Lopez 5. Ingram and Kuzma got most of their starts at the 3 :confusedshrug:

[bladefd]

Covington would be the dream...

Isn't he very streaky offensively?

[RealSkipBayless]

Bradley basically a younger more athletic Patrick Beverly. Got him for the room exception.

Do the Lakers/Lebron ever stop winning? :lol :banana:

[LostCause]

Lakers are low key stacked.

Agree

Especially if Cousins improves

[SpaceJam2]

We?????:biggums:

Sorry sir, this is a reserved meeting for 1974 and up Championship winners.


What year was yours?


Oh. '73?


I'm afraid you'll have to leave now.


Mods...

[superduper]

5 allstars...

[Jay-B]

This team is going to be really really good I

[bladefd]

You don't know if you like the signing but you do like the player option? You do know that means it is Bradley's decision whether he exercises the option or not, right?


I'm fine with the signing once I looked over his Memphis numbers. 2nd year should have been a team option, but whatever honestly lol it's not much money.

Bradley will opt out for a bigger deal. Why would he stay? This is just a stepping stone for him and 2nd season is insurance for him just in case he gets a big injury. Unless if he is donkeycrap or gets injured, he will be opting out. I would prefer team option too honestly

[CeltsGarlic]

Bradley and Rondo.. two of my favorite celtics on the lakers. As well as LBJ.
This is a great move for the LA imo, I watched grizzlies (u wot mate) and he was looking good.

[DMAVS41]

Isn't he very streaky offensively?

He's an elite defender and he's comfortable shooting a lot of 3's...I can't think of a better role player fit on this team.

[stalkerforlife]

Haaaaaalp!

[Kingwillball]

I don't know if I like this signing.. I like the player option but still. He feels redundant to KCP. We also have way too many pointguards - Bradley, rondo, caruso, cook. We need a 3pt specialist. Not sure Avery is that guy. Why did we sign Rondo if the target was Avery all along??

I have a feeling there will be a mid-season trade coming in like December..

Avery And cook can both play SG in spots also. KCP Might get spot minutes at the 3 also. With that said

[NBAGOAT]

overpaid, he was done with the clippers before his random 50pt game with memphis. They needed a shooting guard ball handler however and couldnt afford tyus or delon. Have to hope his defense is anything close to his defense with boston

[superduper]

https://dvdclip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/kyle-kuzma-lakers-bench-e1562441287275.jpg


PF? Jeezuz :roll: :roll:


honestly thought he was a SG all of last year



His game is nothing like a PF

Now compare that to PF of the 90s

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jv6vD1iKOU4/hqdefault.jpg

:roll:

[bullettooth]

Bradley | Rondo
Green | Pope
LeBron | Dudley
AD | Kuz
McGee | Cousins

Not bad we can work with that

https://media.giphy.com/media/1URYTNvDM2LJoMIdxE/giphy.gif

Since when are you a Lakers fan?! :lol

[Uncle Drew]

Avery Bradley isn't bad, he's godawful.

[AirTupac]

The guy averaged 16-4-3 with Memphis last year.

Lakers winning :applause:

[AirTupac]

Oh btw

Just realised - this guy averaged damn close to a 50/40/90 on the Grizz.


But ISH retards think hes "awful"


LOL go outside you nerd retards :oldlol:

[BallsOut]

Avery Bradley isn't bad, he's godawful.

"The 28-year-old appears to be past his prime. Bradley

[BallsOut]

[QUOTE=Jay-B]This team is going to be really really good I

[ImKobe]

Another decent 3PT shooter who's good at FTs and can play some defense, I'll take it.


"The 28-year-old appears to be past his prime. Bradley’s rank among shooting guards in real plus-minus the last few years:

2015-16: 13th
2016-17: 47th
2017-18: 65th
2018-19: 90th"

https://sports.yahoo.com/report-lakers-signing-avery-bradley-174624624.html

He's played on some terrible teams recently so that says little about his overall skills. He can shoot 3s, FTs and play defense, that's what a Lebron Ball team needs.

[PP34Deuce]

He's 28
He's still a guy that can play elite defense

Concerns with Bradley are his role. He's proven he's a good roleplayer who should never be a 2nd or 3rd option starter.

-Need a guy to hit open 3's, play great defense, and make heady plays? That's Avery.

Avery is not good for shot creating, or setting guys up. He's a play finisher and ball hawk.

Pair him with guys like Mcgee and Davis and he will flourish in his role. Limit his minutes to like 20-24.

[G0ATbe]

https://media1.giphy.com/media/fnvybjQpHoOVTd87JK/giphy.gif

[Bond007]

i must say , the lakers rallied pretty well after losing out on kwai. hats of to pelinka. one more slot would be iggy and i could argue they could match or be better than the clips. can't argue the bradley signing for iggy as one can't acquire something if not on the market. Grizz made it clear they are looking to "trade" iggy to a contender so the ball is on their court not the lakers. But if they for some miracle get him , the lakers would be one of the top defensive teams

[PeroAntic]

He's an elite defender and he's comfortable shooting a lot of 3's...I can't think of a better role player fit on this team.
Hes an elite pickpocket which is not the same as elite defender. Hes got some of the quickest hands in the league and he can still fight through screens well, but he lost a lot of speed and lateral movement in the last few years.. he gets beaten on cuts easily and against a GSW type team with good off ball movement Im pretty sure hes a liability.

[qrich]

Puzzling move by the Lakers to give Bradley so much. I highly doubt any other team was offering anything, so they outbid themselves.

Bradley isn't very good, anymore, but still likes to jack up shots like he's a top option.

Giving Morrow that would've been better.

[Kingwillball]

Puzzling move by the Lakers to give Bradley so much. I highly doubt any other team was offering anything, so they outbid themselves.

Bradley isn't very good, anymore, but still likes to jack up shots like he's a top option.

Giving Morrow that would've been better.

Nah it

[qrich]

[QUOTE=Kingwillball]Nah it

[BallsOut]

[QUOTE=Kingwillball]Nah it

[FireDavidKahn]

Plus defender

:roll:



:roll:
Danny Green being "overpaid" on a 2 year $30 million deal.

:roll: :roll:

[DMAVS41]

Hes an elite pickpocket which is not the same as elite defender. Hes got some of the quickest hands in the league and he can still fight through screens well, but he lost a lot of speed and lateral movement in the last few years.. he gets beaten on cuts easily and against a GSW type team with good off ball movement Im pretty sure hes a liability.

Nope.

By any standard or measure...Covington is an all-around elite defender.

[clipps]

Picking up more Clippers

[GimmeThat]

seems to be the lost out on Iggy move, as most front offices are anticipating D-Lo being moved for length, this anticipates the need of perimeter help is going down, and Bradley will be testing the refs as his role as the pick.

[Real14]

Bradley is straight up bitch:lol

[ArbitraryWater]

ish never merges shit but they merge this? lol

[clipps]

Definitely one of LOLakers