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[benjipwns]

Don't forget the contracts. Boozer's is really fucking bad.

and I don't like Korver much. Or Watson.

Assume they were different players but around the same basic quality level though, so maybe Al Jefferson instead of Boozer, some other good three point shooter or two (Jason Richardson or Anthony Parker or Anthony Morrow, somebody or two like that) and Sessions (or some other PG who's starter quality) instead of Watson (like in Moris' deal) do you start to consider it? Or is Pau's value such that it's a top or second tier point guard or bust?

Do you do Pau for Nash? Pau for Bestbrook? Pau for Tony Parker? If they're all basically straight up trades?

What if we assume the Cavs won't give up Sessions? Say if they demand three first rounders or something. Does trading Pau for a bundle move up in value?

 

[Xplatformer]

Bynum is having the best year of his career, Dwight is obviously better. There was a chance Dwight could be had, but now its clear that trading for him would be a bad move.

All aboard the Bynum train choo choo muthafucka.

GOD, the two women (not named Shirley) from Community are hot as FUCK!

TOO LATE NOW BITCH!

Oh, so very much this.

 

[SoulPlaya]

Assume they were different players but around the same basic quality level though, so maybe Al Jefferson instead of Boozer, some other good three point shooter or two (Jason Richardson or Anthony Parker or Anthony Morrow, somebody or two like that) and Sessions (or some other PG who's starter quality) instead of Watson (like in Moris' deal) do you start to consider it? Or is Pau's value such that it's a top or second tier point guard or bust?

Do you do Pau for Nash? Pau for Bestbrook? Pau for Tony Parker? If they're all basically straight up trades?

What if we assume the Cavs won't give up Sessions? Say if they demand three first rounders or something. Does trading Pau for a bundle move up in value?

I'm going to assume they say yes to Nash, Brook, Parker. No way Cle demands 3 first rounders for Sessions.

 

[darkside31337]

I'm okay with trading Dwight for Bynum.

What happened after tonight's game was the final straw for me. Fuck Dwight.

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

I'm okay with trading Dwight for Bynum.

What happened after tonight's game was the final straw for me. Fuck Dwight.

TOO LATE NOW BITCH!

 

[reilo]

Mmmmm Allison.

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

Mmmmm Allison.

I'd post more Brie gifs, but Blackace wouldn't be too happy.

 

[aznpxdd]

Mmmm...Annie's boobs.

 

[benjipwns]

No way Cle demands 3 first rounders for Sessions.

It was more of a hypothetical to take the Sessions out off the table.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Decent looking woman with a big rack overrated on the internet???

You don't say...

 

[reilo]

I'd post more Brie gifs, but Blackace wouldn't be too happy.

No worries. I've seen them all.

Decent looking woman with a big rack overrated on the internet???

You don't say...

Meet me outside, motherfucker.

 

[diehard]

Alison Brie is "decent looking"

lol

 

[jobber]

Lakers get Josh Smith and Nick Young
Hawks get Gasol and Botch errr Blatche
Wizards get MWP and a trade exemption

do it mitch

 

[Black Mamba]

Assume they were different players but around the same basic quality level though, so maybe Al Jefferson instead of Boozer, some other good three point shooter or two (Jason Richardson or Anthony Parker or Anthony Morrow, somebody or two like that) and Sessions (or some other PG who's starter quality) instead of Watson (like in Moris' deal) do you start to consider it? Or is Pau's value such that it's a top or second tier point guard or bust?

I'd consider a deal for a PF with like J-Rich/Morrow and a starter quality PG. Depends on the exact pieces. I hate Al Jefferson, but I like Taj Gibson.

Do you do Pau for Nash? Pau for Bestbrook? Pau for Tony Parker? If they're all basically straight up trades?

No on Nash. Too old, won't help Lakers enough. yes on Bestbrook because of age. TP is an interesting one. I'm inclined to say no.

Problem with 1 for 1 is the Lakers have no PF to fill in besides McBobs

What if we assume the Cavs won't give up Sessions? Say if they demand three first rounders or something. Does trading Pau for a bundle move up in value?

I don't mind a bundle if it's the right bundle. I don't like Boozer much and hate the contract even more. Not worth the upgrade to Watson.

Not looking to fleece a team, either. Just that the Lakers strength is their size. To give that up, as a GM, I'd need a lot of real upgrades everywhere else or 1 major upgrade at PG.

And I don't know if there are any teams capable of that right now.

 

[aznpxdd]

No worries. I've seen them all.



Meet me outside, motherfucker.

I'm with you, let's take him down.

 

[Syphon Filter]

I'd post more Brie gifs, but Blackace wouldn't be too happy.

pm me if you dont mind.

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

Brie can pull off sexy and cute, a rare feat. I'm more of a hips/ass guy, so here boobs are just a cherry on top.


You have no idea the restraint I'm showing by not posting gifs, like, no idea.

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

pm me if you dont mind.

Here.

 

[Doomsayer]

Alison Brie is "decent looking"

lol

Remember, Ronnie Brewer is the best baseline jump shooter in the history of basketball.

 

[ryutaro's mama]

Lakers get Josh Smith and Nick Young
Hawks get Gasol and Botch errr Blatche
Wizards get MWP and a trade exemption

do it mitch

5pur5 get DAT best record in the conference
Grizz get them in the first round
Timmy gets an early fishing trip

do it basketball gods

Spoiler

wait...

 

[T Dollarz]

Yo, how do you do that??? So useful. Like right now lol

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Remember, Ronnie Brewer is the best baseline jump shooter in the history of basketball.

He does work the baseline very well, you're correct.

 

[reilo]

Yo, how do you do that??? So useful. Like right now lol

You speak words, but they have no meaning.

 

[T Dollarz]

That google thing.

 

[SoulPlaya]

I'd rather do this

How is this better than just Korver/Boozer/Watson for MWP/Pau? You don't need a SG, and Korver would be an upgrade at the 3. Watson is also arguably better than Sessions. Is it just because of Asik? We'll throw in Asik into the old deal, no problem.

 

[jobber]

5pur5 get DAT best record in the conference
Grizz get them in the first round
Timmy gets an early fishing trip

do it basketball gods

Spoiler

wait...

I'm not worried about an upset this year. 7-11 in the west are scrub tier at best. Minnesota would be scary with Rubio. Suns aren't scary anymore. Grizzlies will end up 5th or 6th.

 

[DominoKid]

It's hard for me to see Annie & Britta in the same scene and not focus on Britta.

 

[benjipwns]

Just that the Lakers strength is their size. To give that up, as a GM, I'd need a lot of real upgrades everywhere else or 1 major upgrade at PG.

And I don't know if there are any teams capable of that right now.

I was thinking of that piece on how contenders try to keep cores together and how this leads to teams slowly getting worse but afraid to move any of the core because of the past together and general fear in uncertainty. The last Lakers dynasty went through a similar aspect where they still had Shaq and Kobe dominating but the rest of the team was slowly turning into shambles or guys like Rick Fox were still playing too many minutes because of their veteran status.

Shaq was obviously a blow it up situation but the current Lakers still have Bynum and Kobe to keep, can you move Pau to keep contending for more years or are you dropping off from a level to where you will still win but not be quite good enough? Do you then stick with Pau, try to win with what you have one or two more times (like the Shaq team did in 2003 and 2004), let Kobe chase Kareem and try to setup the future building around Bynum?

On the other hand you also have the willful disbanding of contenders like the Mavericks somewhat did, and in another sport a team like the Marlins. The Odom trade being along these lines, if he's still around does that completely take the notion off the table because of how good the team is, or does it make moving Pau for depth more attractive?

Sorry about the rambling on hypotheticals, I think it's an interesting aspect of constructing a team, when to pull the plug (like the Bucks did today on Bogut) and when to hold serve and trying to patch things up in an attempt to keep going. (Trading Pau could arguably be seen as both.)

 

[SamuraiX-]

We just shot 40% for the game and lost by 26 points on our home floor to a starting lineup of Nate Robinson, Klay Thompson, Dorell Wright, David Lee, and Andris Biedrins, with a bench of Dominic McGuire, Brandon Rush, and Charles Jenkins.

Yup.

Yes we did.

Spoiler

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[diehard]

It's hard for me to see Annie & Britta in the same scene and not focus on Britta.

Brie has that extremely rare combo of being pretty, cute, and hot at the same time.

 

[Herpes Reasons]

Bynum is having the best year of his career, Dwight is obviously better. There was a chance Dwight could be had, but now its clear that trading for him would be a bad move.

All aboard the Bynum train choo choo muthafucka.

Jewish girls are hottest girls.
Fuck Dwight
Let him rot in brooklyn

 

[jobber]

We just shot 40% for the game and lost by 26 points on our home floor to a starting lineup of Nate Robinson, Klay Thompson, Dorell Wright, David Lee, and Andris Biedrins, with a bench of Dominic McGuire, Brandon Rush, and Charles Jenkins.
Yup.

Yes we did.

Spoiler

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tank for Fab Melo

Fab and DMC. New twin towers!

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

That google thing.

Go to http://lmgtfy.com/

Type in you want to, it'll give you a link that will google the phrase for whoever clicks it.

 

[darkside31337]

AlexKennedyNBA
The Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz have discussed a Raja Bell trade, according to sources.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

AlexKennedyNBA
The Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz have discussed a Raja Bell trade, according to sources.

Oh god yes.

 

[ryutaro's mama]

Oh god yes.

For who?

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Oh god yes.

 

[benjipwns]

Dave McMenamin
Mike Brown on Kobe playing 52 mins: "We'll figure out a way to get him some rest when the time is right. He'll sleep on the plane tonight"

.

For who?

Could be second rounder or something, Clips have trade exception from Gordon still.

 

[SamuraiX-]

For who?

I'll speak for IWMTB19 and just say: "Who the flipping fuck cares?"

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

For who?

It could be for a broken wrench and I would be excited.

 

[ryutaro's mama]

Man, a lot of likeable teams this year.

Nuggets
Grizzlies
Wolves
Pacers

Seriously, who hates this Nuggets team?

 

[Red Blaster]

Man, a lot of likeable teams this year.

Nuggets
Grizzlies
Wolves
Pacers

Seriously, who hates this Nuggets team?

what

 

[SoulPlaya]

It could be for a broken wrench and I would be excited.

Jazz: How about a bag of chips?
Clips: No deal!

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Man, a lot of likeable teams this year.

Nuggets
Grizzlies
Wolves
Pacers

Seriously, who hates this Nuggets team?

Teams who play on the road against them.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Man, a lot of likeable teams this year.

Nuggets
Grizzlies
Wolves
Pacers

Seriously, who hates this Nuggets team?

I don't but good list.

Fuck the Pacers though.

How can you like Tyler Hansbrough???

Hibbert's an asshole too.

 

[pilonv1]

for fucks sake learn how to tank

 

[linsivvi]

pm me if you dont mind.

Just go to the Community thread.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=444259

 

[ryutaro's mama]

I don't but good list.

Fuck the Pacers though.

How can you like Tyler Hansbrough???

Hibbert's an asshole too.

Psycho T is awesome

Metta White Peace

 

[Guileless]

Went to Memphis-LA game tonight. Bynum was very impressive. Worked hard all night on offense and defense.

 

[ryutaro's mama]

Went to Memphis-LA game tonight. Bynum was very impressive. Worked hard all night on offense and defense.

What was the ratio of Laker to Memphis fans?