The Official NBA Regular Season Thread—-21/22 Edition - Page 9

Boo · 08-03-2021, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by daeve

agreed, and this is the big positive for getting a guy like RW... if RW+AD can play winning ball and allow Lebron to save himself for the playoffs, then maybe they do make some noise. I still think the fit is bad, but maybe LeBron rebrands himself again and becomes more of a spot-up shooter... it's Lebron, so it's not impossible.

They lost their defensive wings. They won with defense as much as offense recently.

rustywest · 08-03-2021, 11:00 AM

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i think thats a good pickup. for his age and health history he was surprisingly fun to watch for the spurs when he heated up.

Was hoping he would wind up a Laker...

Still, some very nice adds from the Lakers on Day 1 of free agency.

Looking forward to seeing what else they can come up with on the free agent front whilst also keeping in mind they still have Schroder S&T and the MLE up the sleeve.

Buddy or Patty would be HUGE but both seem longshots. Feel like Mills could end up a Warrior?

Some guys I'd like to see on the Lakers - Melo, Redick, Kanter. Maybe take a gamble on one of Monk/Winslow

Obv retain THT and the twin

RogerGodahell · 08-03-2021, 11:30 AM

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Mavs fans....riiiight....

Hey i know that face....it's the kind of face i made when Brady almost made 2 Hofers retire in back to back weeks and beat the "young goat" the following week.

pingbling23 · 08-03-2021, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rustywest

Was hoping he would wind up a Laker...

Still, some very nice adds from the Lakers on Day 1 of free agency.

Looking forward to seeing what else they can come up with on the free agent front whilst also keeping in mind they still have Schroder S&T and the MLE up the sleeve.

Buddy or Patty would be HUGE but both seem longshots. Feel like Mills could end up a Warrior?

Some guys I'd like to see on the Lakers - Melo, Redick, Kanter. Maybe take a gamble on one of Monk/Winslow

Obv retain THT and the twin

ive been happy with them to. they couldnt stay stagnant. i would like patty mills, another player that plays with alot of energy and can shoot lights out when hes hot. kanter would be a good add.

dunkindutchmen · 08-03-2021, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by daeve

No KCP or Caruso means their wing defense is also now pretty susceptible too - I don't know how they remedy that.

Two good 3-and-d wings gone and nobody seemingly wants Schroder.

brothertona · 08-03-2021, 11:54 AM

Luckily for the Lakers Schroder's market dried up instantly so they should be able to bring him back at a great price. They now also have after Caruso left 5.9 million left they could likely spend on Mills. I assume you get Mills, bring back Schroder for a year and see what else you can get on the ring chasers.

daeve · 08-03-2021, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by brothertona

Luckily for the Lakers Schroder's market dried up instantly so they should be able to bring him back at a great price. They now also have after Caruso left 5.9 million left they could likely spend on Mills. I assume you get Mills, bring back Schroder for a year and see what else you can get on the ring chasers.

shooters are getting paid this year and Mills is showing out in the olympics... if Doug McDermott got 3/42 I don't think Patty will be looking to take that big of a discount. Plus he already has a ring

daeve · 08-03-2021, 12:55 PM

lol 76ers just signed Drummond...

daeve · 08-03-2021, 01:09 PM

Derozan s&t to Bulls appears to now be on the table...

Lonzo-Lavine-DD-PW-Vucci could be a pretty interesting team.

spurs likely getting back Lauri, as he's been a known target for them.

tjforce · 08-03-2021, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

lol 76ers just signed Drummond...

He'll be fine as a backup.

Better figure out that whole backcourt situation though.

daeve · 08-03-2021, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

He'll be fine as a backup.

Better figure out that whole backcourt situation though.

Lakers fans are rejoicing about this swap on reddit...

https://streamable.com/utrsia

what does he do well aside from getting offensive rebounds of his own misses?

he's getting mercilessly roasted on reddit right now

tjforce · 08-03-2021, 01:43 PM

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Lakers fans are rejoicing about this swap on reddit...

https://streamable.com/utrsia

what does he do well aside from getting offensive rebounds of his own misses?

he's getting mercilessly roasted on reddit right now

He was terrible for the lakers.. but i saw enough out of him for the cavs to think he can be a decent pickup for the vet min.

daeve · 08-03-2021, 02:00 PM

Mills for 2/12 to the Nets ... wow, so he did take a discount, but not for Lakers

spurs50fan · 08-03-2021, 02:04 PM

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Mills for 2/12 to the Nets ... wow, so he did take a discount, but not for Lakers

Giving a going away gift lol

Always a fan of Patty. Such a class act

Chris P · 08-03-2021, 02:09 PM

Melo to lakers and malik monk

daeve · 08-03-2021, 02:13 PM

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Melo to lakers and malik monk

Monk is a great get for them... maybe they aren't sunk yet. He shot 40% from 3 last year and is still young enough he could improve under some Lebron tutelage. Plus his shooting pretty much guarantees he's going to see crunch-time minutes with the big 3.

brothertona · 08-03-2021, 02:31 PM

I actually really like what the Lakers have done this off-season. They'll likely get Schroder back and can match THT, and now they've added Monk, Ellington, Bazemore, Ariza, and Carmelo.

CaptainArmenia · 08-03-2021, 02:33 PM

https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/s...405706752?s=20

Ohhh man , isssaa movie ! Bring that Larry O'Brien puppy home

daeve · 08-03-2021, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by brothertona

I actually really like what the Lakers have done this off-season. They'll likely get Schroder back and can match THT, and now they've added Monk, Ellington, Bazemore, Ariza, and Carmelo.

the bolded are all good defenders but still think they went down a notch from what they had last year. Monk and THT are young enough to improve, with the other guys you have to hope they don't lose a step... but now that they're gaining some depth maybe they stay fresh.

the main worry now will be keeping ad healthy/fresh, because he's going to be the most irreplaceable piece on the team. RW at least provides a lot of the same duties as Lebron if he goes down or needs rest.

indyguy · 08-03-2021, 02:40 PM

The all-geriatric team award goes to...the Lakers.

Bronconation24 · 08-03-2021, 02:40 PM

Lakers have 4 hofer’s on their team. No excuses to not win this year.

yiguiri2002 · 08-03-2021, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by brothertona

I actually really like what the Lakers have done this off-season. They'll likely get Schroder back and can match THT, and now they've added Monk, Ellington, Bazemore, Ariza, and Carmelo.

They've done great this offseason.

That being said, all that talk about Nets being scared is crazy right now. I'm taking more of a wait and see approach with the Lakers.

bigjbasketball · 08-03-2021, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by brothertona

I actually really like what the Lakers have done this off-season. They'll likely get Schroder back and can match THT, and now they've added Monk, Ellington, Bazemore, Ariza, and Carmelo.

Yeah same here…I hated the Westbrook move and would have preferred they made a deal for Hield instead. But since then, their pickups have not been terrible. Looking at their roster right now, I think it’s good enough to contend for a title, assuming they can stay healthy.

yiguiri2002 · 08-03-2021, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

the bolded are all good defenders but still think they went down a notch from what they had last year. Monk and THT are young enough to improve, with the other guys you have to hope they don't lose a step... but now that they're gaining some depth maybe they stay fresh.

the main worry now will be keeping ad healthy/fresh, because he's going to be the most irreplaceable piece on the team. RW at least provides a lot of the same duties as Lebron if he goes down or needs rest.

I like their approach. They weren't deep last year and it hurt them. If you build a team around LeBron, AD and Westbrook, you want young 3&D players. They couldn't get them so they settle with tons of guys who have 1/2 of those:

Ellington (3)
Monk (Young and 3)
Bazemore (3&D)
Ariza (D)

I'm still not sure how Melo fits this team but that's something you can worry about later.

brothertona · 08-03-2021, 02:51 PM

Looks like JC has a 5yr 125 million offer from the Hawks on the table.

The Spurs have 30.5 million in space and the Thunder have enough cap space - no other team has enough cap space to give him a max and the Hawks aren't interested in S&T's.

https://twitter.com/BTRowland/status...917751302?s=20

08-03-2021, 02:33 PM	#218
CaptainArmenia Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: City of Angels Posts: 75	https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/s...405706752?s=20 Ohhh man , isssaa movie ! Bring that Larry O'Brien puppy home __________________ fear knocked on the door, faith answered. there was no one there

08-03-2021, 11:54 AM	#206
brothertona Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,965 brothertona1	Luckily for the Lakers Schroder's market dried up instantly so they should be able to bring him back at a great price. They now also have after Caruso left 5.9 million left they could likely spend on Mills. I assume you get Mills, bring back Schroder for a year and see what else you can get on the ring chasers.

08-03-2021, 12:55 PM	#208
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,154 accrules	lol 76ers just signed Drummond...

08-03-2021, 01:09 PM	#209
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,154 accrules	Derozan s&t to Bulls appears to now be on the table... Lonzo-Lavine-DD-PW-Vucci could be a pretty interesting team. spurs likely getting back Lauri, as he's been a known target for them.

08-03-2021, 02:00 PM	#213
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,154 accrules	Mills for 2/12 to the Nets ... wow, so he did take a discount, but not for Lakers

08-03-2021, 02:09 PM	#215
Chris P Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 14,930	Melo to lakers and malik monk

08-03-2021, 02:31 PM	#217
brothertona Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,965 brothertona1	I actually really like what the Lakers have done this off-season. They'll likely get Schroder back and can match THT, and now they've added Monk, Ellington, Bazemore, Ariza, and Carmelo.

08-03-2021, 02:40 PM	#220
indyguy Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 8,512 arndru indyguyat	The all-geriatric team award goes to...the Lakers.

08-03-2021, 02:40 PM	#221
Bronconation24 Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,342	Lakers have 4 hofer’s on their team. No excuses to not win this year.

08-03-2021, 02:51 PM	#225
brothertona Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,965 brothertona1	Looks like JC has a 5yr 125 million offer from the Hawks on the table. The Spurs have 30.5 million in space and the Thunder have enough cap space - no other team has enough cap space to give him a max and the Hawks aren't interested in S&T's. https://twitter.com/BTRowland/status...917751302?s=20