Bear Down Wildcats

See ya, Magic.

That was the last thing I was expecting.

Things are looking up for the worst franchise in LA.

Hey so...yeah dumpster fire

I really do not know what to say

Here is what I am hearing

Magic straight up did not want to work

There might be some #metoo stuff with Magic coming out soon

Luke is getting interest from Kings and Suns to be their head coach

I am not sure if he leaves now

It’s a giant shit show and Jeannie has to step up now and run shit

Lakers are turning into the Knicks.

I'm all for it.

TucsonClip wrote:Things are looking up for the worst franchise in LA.

At least this takes top story over the UCLA hiring debacle.

Andy Enfield must be pleased as punch having the most stable basketball program in the area.

So one year on, LBJ to lakers, was it a good thing or a bad thing?

Newportcat wrote:Here is what I am hearing

Magic straight up did not want to work

There might be some #metoo stuff with Magic coming out soon

Luke is getting interest from Kings and Suns to be their head coach

I am not sure if he leaves now

It’s a giant shit show and Jeannie has to step up now and run shit

Sounds like there is a LOT going on behind the scenes and a clear split between Pelinka and Magic and others.

Merkin wrote:

TucsonClip wrote:Things are looking up for the worst franchise in LA.

At least this takes top story over the UCLA hiring debacle.

Andy Enfield must be pleased as punch having the most stable basketball program in the area.

The Clippers look like the Warriors compared to the rest of LA.

Alieberman wrote:Lakers are turning into the Knicks.

I'm all for it.

Oh, are they giving Joakim Noah a four year, $72M contract?

Trust me when I say that Magic's inattention was no where close to the way Phil Jackson's over-involvement fucked over the Knicks to this day. Beyond Lebron, the Lakers don't have an albatross contract on their roster. That means they have the ability to turn this thing around.

TucsonClip wrote:

Newportcat wrote:Here is what I am hearing

Magic straight up did not want to work

There might be some #metoo stuff with Magic coming out soon

Luke is getting interest from Kings and Suns to be their head coach

I am not sure if he leaves now

It’s a giant shit show and Jeannie has to step up now and run shit

Sounds like there is a LOT going on behind the scenes and a clear split between Pelinka and Magic and others.

You have no idea

I know a guy who is very close to someone who works in the Lakers organization

Magic was a disaster

CalStateTempe wrote:So one year on, LBJ to lakers, was it a good thing or a bad thing?

Depends on how this summer shakes out but at this point I would say Bad

Luke is out...shocking

Bet Suns or Kings hire him

Dude needs to go back to being an asst under Kerr. To me he doesn’t have the skill set yet to have people buy into their roles collectively.

Ty Lue lol

One of the worst decisions in the history of basketball.

Signed,
Bill

azcat49 wrote:Dude needs to go back to being an asst under Kerr. To me he doesn’t have the skill set yet to have people buy into their roles collectively.

LAbron isn’t buying into anything

Luke did a great job the year before

Really regretting Lakers signing LAbron

Every non nba and non lakers fan knew that was a terrible signing.

CalStateTempe wrote:Every non nba and non lakers fan knew that was a terrible signing.

Yep

I got caught up in the hype

Alieberman wrote:Lakers are turning into the Knicks.

I'm all for it.

Yup

TucsonClip wrote:Things are looking up for the worst franchise in LA.

When you are in the bottom of the gutter, everything looks up.

scumdevils86 wrote:

Alieberman wrote:Lakers are turning into the Knicks.

I'm all for it.

Yup

Nope

No one can be as pathetic as the Knicks

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/twitter-re ... 34661.html" target="_blank

4th pick not so bad

Newportcat wrote:

scumdevils86 wrote:

Alieberman wrote:Lakers are turning into the Knicks.

I'm all for it.

Yup

Nope

No one can be as pathetic as the Knicks

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/twitter-re ... 34661.html" target="_blank

4th pick not so bad

Actually, in a hilarious twist, of the Lakers keep the pick, which I doubt, it hurts them because they covet CAP space above all, and jumping to 4 stole 4 million of it.

I still think the Lakers trade the pick/Ingram/Ball for some quality player, even if not Davis, now.

It is weird that getting that pick could hurt them

In other news, Magic has gone crazy

Basically everything I heard is Magic did not want to work and it pissed everyone off

I also think we trade the pick with Lonzo and Ingram

Anthony Davis to the Lakers for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and 3 first round picks. Seems like a big win for the Pelicans since they're still going to get Zion. 3 players, 3 extra first rounders and Zion? Good job pelicans.

The picks will likely be low firsts and probably worth it alone to keep Lavar away for good. But the Pelicans have a nice young team provided Ingram and Ball don't end up medical busts whne it's all over

All true, but as of now it seems like the Pelicans fleeced the Lakers.

Keeping Kuzma is a win for the Lakers.

If they can get Kemba, that's a pretty good nucleus. It's now or never with LBJ

I look forward to high Laker's expectations and them not living up to them.

MrBug708 wrote:The picks will likely be low firsts and probably worth it alone to keep Lavar away for good. But the Pelicans have a nice young team provided Ingram and Ball don't end up medical busts whne it's all over

Pelicans get #4, and 2 of the next 7 years 1sts. They get to decide.

Lakers hoping to add Kemba Walker? Kyrie Irving still in play? (doubt it) But rumors flying. Jimmy Butler likes LA. LA should be able to make a serious run in 2020.

ASUHATER! wrote:All true, but as of now it seems like the Pelicans fleeced the Lakers.

2018 Trade Deadline, Los Angeles Lakers offer:

- Lonzo Ball
- Brandon Ingram
- Josh Hart
- Kyle Kuzma
- Ivicia Zubac
- Cap space (taking on Solomon Hill contract)
- 3 future first round picks

REJECTED.

15/1/2019 Los Angeles Lakers offer:

- Lonzo Ball
- Brandon Ingram
- Josh Hart
- 3 future first round picks (one protected)

ACCEPTED.

MrBug708 wrote:

ASUHATER! wrote:All true, but as of now it seems like the Pelicans fleeced the Lakers.

2018 Trade Deadline, Los Angeles Lakers offer:

- Lonzo Ball
- Brandon Ingram
- Josh Hart
- Kyle Kuzma
- Ivicia Zubac
- Cap space (taking on Solomon Hill contract)
- 3 future first round picks

REJECTED.

15/1/2019 Los Angeles Lakers offer:

- Lonzo Ball
- Brandon Ingram
- Josh Hart
- 3 future first round picks (one protected)

ACCEPTED.

Lakers gave up more than needed even after Thai post, simply because Davis was forcing his way there, was signing there in a year, and the Lakers overpaid to ensure the window made by the Warriors.

Don’t forget the unprotected rights to swap 1sts, which could easy be significant.

The Lakers getting a better deal now than then and still overpaying can both be true.

HiCat wrote:Lakers hoping to add Kemba Walker? Kyrie Irving still in play? (doubt it) But rumors flying. Jimmy Butler likes LA. LA should be able to make a serious run in 2020.

I don't relish the thought of the Queen Diva of the Universe, LBJ, winning a title with the Lakers, but it will help to see the King Asshole of the Universe, LaVar Ball, eat his words.

JMarkJohns wrote:

MrBug708 wrote:

ASUHATER! wrote:All true, but as of now it seems like the Pelicans fleeced the Lakers.

2018 Trade Deadline, Los Angeles Lakers offer:

- Lonzo Ball
- Brandon Ingram
- Josh Hart
- Kyle Kuzma
- Ivicia Zubac
- Cap space (taking on Solomon Hill contract)
- 3 future first round picks

REJECTED.

15/1/2019 Los Angeles Lakers offer:

- Lonzo Ball
- Brandon Ingram
- Josh Hart
- 3 future first round picks (one protected)

ACCEPTED.

Lakers gave up more than needed even after Thai post, simply because Davis was forcing his way there, was signing there in a year, and the Lakers overpaid to ensure the window made by the Warriors.

Don’t forget the unprotected rights to swap 1sts, which could easy be significant.

The Lakers getting a better deal now than then and still overpaying can both be true.

I never said otherwise

You trade anything it takes to link Davis and Bron, plus have the flexibility to rebuild that entire roster this summer. Glad to see the Lakers learned their lesson from the Paul George hunt. When these guys become available on the trade market, you go get them. You dont sit on your hands saying, "theyll just sign with us next summer when they are free agents."

My Clippers need to find a way to close Kawhi.

JMarkJohns wrote:

MrBug708 wrote:

ASUHATER! wrote:All true, but as of now it seems like the Pelicans fleeced the Lakers.

2018 Trade Deadline, Los Angeles Lakers offer:

- Lonzo Ball
- Brandon Ingram
- Josh Hart
- Kyle Kuzma
- Ivicia Zubac
- Cap space (taking on Solomon Hill contract)
- 3 future first round picks

REJECTED.

15/1/2019 Los Angeles Lakers offer:

- Lonzo Ball
- Brandon Ingram
- Josh Hart
- 3 future first round picks (one protected)

ACCEPTED.

Lakers gave up more than needed even after Thai post, simply because Davis was forcing his way there, was signing there in a year, and the Lakers overpaid to ensure the window made by the Warriors.

Don’t forget the unprotected rights to swap 1sts, which could easy be significant.

The Lakers getting a better deal now than then and still overpaying can both be true.

To me it feels like both teams won.

Chicat wrote:

JMarkJohns wrote:

MrBug708 wrote:

ASUHATER! wrote:All true, but as of now it seems like the Pelicans fleeced the Lakers.

2018 Trade Deadline, Los Angeles Lakers offer:

- Lonzo Ball
- Brandon Ingram
- Josh Hart
- Kyle Kuzma
- Ivicia Zubac
- Cap space (taking on Solomon Hill contract)
- 3 future first round picks

REJECTED.

15/1/2019 Los Angeles Lakers offer:

- Lonzo Ball
- Brandon Ingram
- Josh Hart
- 3 future first round picks (one protected)

ACCEPTED.

Lakers gave up more than needed even after Thai post, simply because Davis was forcing his way there, was signing there in a year, and the Lakers overpaid to ensure the window made by the Warriors.

Don’t forget the unprotected rights to swap 1sts, which could easy be significant.

The Lakers getting a better deal now than then and still overpaying can both be true.

To me it feels like both teams won.

This. The Lakers had to get AD as the Lebron window to get to a title is short and waiting a year "in hopes" to get him backfired with George and Kawhi. You can now compete with anyone with Lebron and AD - just need to fill in the rest of the pieces. And keeping Kuzma was huge imo. I look at it this way would the current Laker team with the addition of the 4th pick be better? Don't think so.

As for the Pelicans, with Zion plus Ingram, Ball, Hart and the 4th pick they are building a pretty strong team. Not to mention AD would probably be gone after next year anyway.

dovecanyoncat wrote:

HiCat wrote:Lakers hoping to add Kemba Walker? Kyrie Irving still in play? (doubt it) But rumors flying. Jimmy Butler likes LA. LA should be able to make a serious run in 2020.

I don't relish the thought of the Queen Diva of the Universe, LBJ, winning a title with the Lakers, but it will help to see the King Asshole of the Universe, LaVar Ball, eat his words.

Kind of had the same thought (re: LBJ) but now that he's wearing the purple and gold, well things changed.

LaVar ever the moron can't believe they give him so much tv time.

TucsonClip wrote:
My Clippers need to find a way to close Kawhi.

After I disowned my Suns fandom, I became a Warriors fan because of the obvious Cats connection, but also because of bandwaggoning, and my apparent lack of shame about that.

But as a Tucsonan, shouldn't I make my permanent team the Clippers? I always think of San Diego as the natural NBA city for Tucson, and since we just lost the Clippers to Los Angeles 40 years ago, it makes sense, right?

Longhorned wrote:

TucsonClip wrote:
My Clippers need to find a way to close Kawhi.

After I disowned my Suns fandom, I became a Warriors fan because of the obvious Cats connection, but also because of bandwaggoning, and my apparent lack of shame about that.

But as a Tucsonan, shouldn't I make my permanent team the Clippers? I always think of San Diego as the natural NBA city for Tucson, and since we just lost the Clippers to Los Angeles 40 years ago, it makes sense, right?

It's the only LA team to cheer for, and also the only one with Clippy from MS Word as a logo and hopefully future mascot.

Pelinka geezzz...not a good look after pulling off AD trade. Needs to focus on getting vet players instead of going all in for another max contract. 23 mill pays for at least 2 maybe 3 guys?

Lakers reportedly didn’t understand cap ramifications of Anthony Davis trade until after initial talks
https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/201 ... burne-espn" target="_blank


Okay, if Lakers pull off Kawhi deal, I take back the comment. Pelinka deserves a high 5, so will see what happens now.

A fraught, has-been player for a fraught, has-been organization. Talking about symmetry. Good luck, Dwight. Good luck, Lakers. I hope you enjoy each other as much as we'll all enjoy watching how this plays out from afar.

As a Laker fan, I was pretty excited when Jeannie Buss took the organization back over and she has done some good things but they need to see what works in the current NBA. Cousins and Howard are not going to help. Really disappointed to see Howard resigned. Dude is good but he will never be a big part of any championship team. Fuck, I hope they figure it out soon. Oh well, I can't complain since I got to experience some pretty big championship runs in my life.

This should be an interesting year with no real clear front runner and many teams with a real shot at the title. The NBA is in a really healthy place right now. I'm loving the NBA. Great teams and great players.

This is incredible.