**LA LAKERS THREAD** Sitting on 17! 2023-2024 offseason begins

[pmatic]

Used to share the same agent before AD went to Klutch.

 

[MIKE LOWERY]

Bron and Westbrook also have a pretty tight bromance that noone saw coming. Bron was in his tribute video when he broke the triple double record this season and Rustle was in Bron's circle jerk smoking cigars in the offseason with AD, CP3 etc.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Bron knows he needs shooters. Can't see him green lighting a move for Westbrook

 

[grittyman]

Been thinking about Westbrook's fit next to Lebron and AD...

If the rumors are true and those two are planning on playing more 4/5 next season then I'm intrigued. We know the formula, surround LBJ with shooting and create driving lanes for him to get to the basket...BUT if he's playing the 4 more often and operating closer to the basket that changes the dynamics of the offense. Russ is still one of the best in the league at putting pressure on the rim, and even if he's not the finisher he used to be he would still cause defenses to have to help which creates second chance opportunities for AD and Lebron. I think his rebounding and ability to push the tempo would also benefit Lebron and AD as well.

Of course I don't know what it would cost to get him, if he's even really available and who the other 2 players would be on the floor next to them. All I am saying is that I can see why the Lakers would be interested, and I kinda like it.

 

[Zo gif]

No spacing, wouldn't work

 

[reconic supreme]

If they can somehow get buddy as well then I would be down for WB.

Bron is insanely good off-ball so I think either way we need to get a playmaker for him

but yeah if it's WB we badly need shooters to make that work

 

[DLF]

Been thinking about Westbrook's fit next to Lebron and AD...

If the rumors are true and those two are planning on playing more 4/5 next season then I'm intrigued. We know the formula, surround LBJ with shooting and create driving lanes for him to get to the basket...BUT if he's playing the 4 more often and operating closer to the basket that changes the dynamics of the offense. Russ is still one of the best in the league at putting pressure on the rim, and even if he's not the finisher he used to be he would still cause defenses to have to help which creates second chance opportunities for AD and Lebron. I think his rebounding and ability to push the tempo would also benefit Lebron and AD as well.

Of course I don't know what it would cost to get him, if he's even really available and who the other 2 players would be on the floor next to them. All I am saying is that I can see why the Lakers would be interested, and I kinda like it.

Good analysis.


I still think Vogel’s mantra is:

bigger, stronger, faster. Defense first.

a back court rotation of Westbrook (6’3” and avg defender), Hield (6’4” and below average defender), and two vet minimum guys

Don’t underestimate kcp and Caruso’s defense. Don’t underestimate kuzma’s height and ability to drop down to SG and guard quicker tall guards.

any trade we make has to offset those strength of ours. (Like I’d do Kuzma for ingles or Kuzma for Covington) for example

 

[grittyman]

Good analysis.


I still think Vogel’s mantra is:

bigger, stronger, faster. Defense first.

a back court rotation of Westbrook (6’3” and avg defender), Hield (6’4” and below average defender), and two vet minimum guys

Don’t underestimate kcp and Caruso’s defense. Don’t underestimate kuzma’s height and ability to drop down to SG and guard quicker tall guards.

any trade we make has to offset those strength of ours. (Like I’d do Kuzma for ingles or Kuzma for Covington) for example

All things taken into consideration lol, I'm honestly not for or against the move at the moment...just sharing some of my thought process. I'm sure if Westbrook is added to the squad that means Dennis is gone, which becomes a bit tricky because he's unrestricted so if he doesn't want to play for the Wizards then I'm not sure how Rob makes it work. I like Ingles and think swapping him for Kuz would be a win/win for both teams.

 

[had pants]

 

[had pants]

 

[noblekane]

did jim buss and mitch cupchak come back? what are you doing lakers? westbrick is

 

[tupac003]

This Russ to LA thing picking up steam...

Probably means nothing but Russ followed Dudz, Ben Maclemore and Buddy Hield...

Russ and AD were spotted having dinner in LA last night....

 

[Zo gif]

Russ too stuck in his ways to be a 3rd star

 

[darthska]

Russ too stuck in his ways to be a 3rd star

That part.

And I effs w/ Beastbrook.

But that part.

-foe

 

[DLF]

This Russ to LA thing picking up steam...

Probably means nothing but Russ followed Dudz, Ben Maclemore and Buddy Hield...

Russ and AD were spotted having dinner in LA last night....

arye, that you!??

In all seriousness, I’m not crazy about it but if we do do it it best not be a great offer. It better be whatever we can do to match salaries from the bottom of roster on up

mckinnie
Gasol
Trez
Kuzma

That’s it.
But we can’t get Hield then.

maybe 3 way trade as kings are also looking to shed salary

 

[DLF]

That part.

And I effs w/ Beastbrook.

But that part.

-foe

Perhaps the dinner with AD was to talk about the idea that he would be black AC

 

[lovehateself]

russ at the vets min
thats the only way this should happen


cp3 can come too and back him up

 

[DLF]

DDR signs $5.9 mill deal
Kuz and Trez for Hield
Resign DS for 17 per.
Resign Caruso for
Resign Tht for 9
sign Melo
Sign Howard
Draft Duarte

Bc I want these things, non of it will happen

 

[Zo gif]

Dekobe aint signing for less than 20ms.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

At one point DeRozan had the 2nd most lucrative contract ever in the NBA. I think he might be ok with a haircut

 

[grittyman]

Dekobe aint signing for less than 20ms.

Who’s going to give it to him? Just went through the cap space teams last page

 

[pmatic]

Could see the Knicks or Mavs giving him decent money.

 

[DLF]

Could see the Knicks or Mavs giving him decent money.

Ya I can see knicks doing it

 

[noblekane]

did they say why kuzy baby and schroeder didnt get along?

 

[darthska]

did they say why kuzy baby and schroeder didnt get along?

They couldn't figure out who was living up to expectations the least.

-foe