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[CrazyDogg77]

Man Kobe won't retire until his body falls apart. Who would give him the max when his contract runs out anyway?

 

[LegendofJoe]

I'm having trouble figuring out who's got the need and the ability to offer Hendo more than $7m per in FA. The Kings (if they amnesty Salmons)? I understand he's trying to get paid, but the market for $8m+ per deals has pretty much dried up at this point.

If he's smart he'll take the QO and try again next year as a UFA.

 

[Bowser]

If he's smart he'll take the QO and try again next year as a UFA.

Actually the Kings don't even make sense, I forgot they drafted McLemore. I doubt they want to bring the #7 pick off the bench, but I could be wrong.

 

[Vic]

I don't think Kobe said he was aiming for a max contract after 2014, just the most money he can reasonably get out of a new contact, which probably won't be topped to the max.

 

[Psychological Intellect]

I feel like before this achilles injury Kobe would have retired at 36. Now I I think he'll retire at 40.

 

[Future PhaZe]

I don't think Kobe said he was aiming for a max contract after 2014, just the most money he can reasonably get out of a new contact, which probably won't be topped to the max.

If it's a two year, 15 million contract then its just as damaging to the teams long term ability to rebuild.

 

[Bowser]

lol wait I just realized Woj said that Henderson wants a STARTING salary between $7.5-$8.5m...not an average salary. With 7.5% increases each year, that would put a Hendo deal at 4 years and between $33-$38 million total.

lol gtfo Hendo, just because you averaged 15ppg on the worst team in the history of the league doesn't mean you're worth $35 million. I wonder if NO is interested in a S&T for Gordon considering they've got Jrue and Evans now...Hendo could be the nominal starter if they want to have Evans off the bench as the alpha dog of the 2nd team, or Hendo could be their 6th man. Gordon would be a great guy for Charlotte if he's healthy and lives up to his potential, and if not, welp thanks for the tank help.

Although a Kemba/Gordon back court would be a defensive nightmare lol

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

welp

A team with Melo and broken Kobe taking up most of the Lakers cap would be awesome and needs to happen.

 

[Future PhaZe]

Is Hendo as bad as his advanced stats suggest?

Terribad longball combined with worst all time DRTG's for two guards.

 

[Rodeo Clown]

Individual DRtg is pretty worthless. He's played on atrocious defensive teams, of course his rating is bad.

But he's pretty good. Good mid-range jumper.

 

[Bowser]

lol I keep thinking what our starting 5 would look like with EG now:

Kemba/Gordon/MKG/Zeller/Jefferson

Do you think MKG would kill himself trying to cover for the other 4 on defense? lol

 

[Future PhaZe]

EG is a good defender

 

[Bowser]

EG is a good defender

I meant more helping cover for the back court as a whole with Kemba/EG being a midget back court (6'1" and 6'3")

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

EG is a good defender

Ehh, his defense last year was pretty bad I thought. Didn't play as hard or smart as he should have, looked slow, size is still really lacking.

 

[commish]

SMH

Oh, Dumars.

Dumars is quickly approaching Isiah level of ineptness at the front office level. His moves just make no sense. Sure, it's not a lot of money, but he needs to work on developing players, not playing Billups 25 minutes a night.

 

[LegendofJoe]

lol I keep thinking what our starting 5 would look like with EG now:

Kemba/Gordon/MKG/Zeller/Jefferson

Do you think MKG would kill himself trying to cover for the other 4 on defense? lol

We're cashing in all our chips for the best 2 guard we can get in the upcoming draft. There isn't anyone worth a damn in free agency, EG included. If you don't play consistently then you aren't worth trading for.

 

[Bowser]

We're cashing in all our chips for the best 2 guard we can get in the upcoming draft. There isn't anyone worth a damn in free agency, EG included. If you don't play consistently then you aren't worth trading for.

Have you heard of this kid Dante Exum? 6'6" combo guard playing in Australia and eligible for the 2014 draft. He claims he's going to play in college (he could actually play 2nd semester this coming college season), but he's been tearing it up consistently over the past few months and was a monster at the FIBA U19 World Championships a few days ago. DraftExpress already has him as the 3rd best prospect in 2014 behind Wiggins and Randle.

 

[Rodeo Clown]

Dumars is quickly approaching Isiah level of ineptness at the front office level. His moves just make no sense. Sure, it's not a lot of money, but he needs to work on developing players, not playing Billups 25 minutes a night.

Approaching? He's been a disaster since the Billups trade.

 

[I am Michael Bolton]

Watching Bolton go apeshit on the Lakers because after dominating a decade with 7 finals they're now on the cusp of a rebuilding phase is hilarious considering whatever pos obscure team he supports would beg to have the talent LA has this year and the cap flexibility it has next.

Lakers have, for 50 years dominated a decade and then spent 5-10 years rebuilding another dominant core. And he's tripping out as if the one year LA doesn't have a plan to contend is some indication of a "shitty franchise"

Paint yo face clown

You're just mad that I was right and LeBron has shown why he is better than Kobe. 2 titles as the alpha to Kobe's 1 title as alpha.

 

[Bread]

dumars might be the best in the league at taking an aging championship roster and flipping it into a roster of overpaid underachievers and mismatched young talent.

 

[linsivvi]

If it's a two year, 15 million contract then its just as damaging to the teams long term ability to rebuild.

No team with cap room is going to pay him that much in the free market. I think his option is limited at this point.

 

[Plinko]

Dumars is quickly approaching Isiah level of ineptness at the front office level. His moves just make no sense. Sure, it's not a lot of money, but he needs to work on developing players, not playing Billups 25 minutes a night.

I get it from the leadership perspective. Billups is a good guy and could be a good mentor to Knight/Stuckey/etc.

That said, I think Dumars is going to want Billups to start.

 

[ph33nix]

You're just mad that I was right and LeBron has shown why he is better than Kobe. 2 titles as the alpha to Kobe's 1 title as alpha.

 

[Future PhaZe]

No team with cap room is going to pay him that much in the free market. I think his option is limited at this point.

Reke is getting 11 million a year

Kobe is going to get paid

 

[LegendofJoe]

Have you heard of this kid Dante Exum? 6'6" combo guard playing in Australia and eligible for the 2014 draft. He claims he's going to play in college (he could actually play 2nd semester this coming college season), but he's been tearing it up consistently over the past few months and was a monster at the FIBA U19 World Championships a few days ago. DraftExpress already has him as the 3rd best prospect in 2014 behind Wiggins and Randle.

Yeah, I've done some research on him. His dad is from NC and played for UNC. His skillset would be a perfect fit between Kemba and MKG, but I don't think we're going to be in a position to draft him. From what I read it doesn't seem likely he'll declare for the 2014 draft. If he declares this year we'd have to get lucky in the lottery to beat out the Sixers/Celtics/Jazz/Lakers/Suns.

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

RIP baldy

 

[Bowser]

Yeah, I've done some research on him. His dad is from NC and played for UNC. His skillset would be a perfect fit between Kemba and MKG, but I don't think we're going to be in a position to draft him. From what I read it doesn't seem likely he'll declare for the 2014 draft. If he declares this year we'd have to get lucky in the lottery to beat out the Sixers/Celtics/Jazz/Lakers/Suns.

I still think we'll end up with a pick in the 4-7 range based on our record, with an outside shot at top 3 depending on lottery luck. Obviously quite early, but I think we should be able to net a prospect like Exum/Parker or one of the Harrison twins with our pick (although I'm not a big fan of the Harrison twins' attitude/mental makeup from what I've seen so far).

Both of Exum's parents went to UNC and he seems pretty miffed that we haven't recruited him hard. But apparently he's deadset on only playing PG in college and we've just got too many in 2014 (Paige/Britt/Berry). If he was open to playing the 2 full time in college there's no doubt in my mind we would have been on him hard and early. Also, there's the chance that he comes in for one semester this coming year and then bolts for the 2014 draft, in which case I feel like Roy wouldn't want to upset team chemistry for one semester of a guy who's going to expect immediate and extensive playing time.

 

[Smokey]

Boltons shots to lakers age combined with that avy is too much

 

[Emwitus]

You're just mad that I was right and LeBron has shown why he is better than Kobe. 2 titles as the alpha to Kobe's 1 title as alpha.

 

[Syphon Filter]

SMH

Oh, Dumars.

bring rip back.

 

[KingGondo]

Woj says OKC gets a $7 million trade exception in the Kevin Martin deal.

 

[Emwitus]

Woj says OKC gets a $7 million trade exception in the Kevin Martin deal.

Maybe they can use that to sign back harden in 5 years

 

[Randolph Freelander]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt 5m
W/the caveat that things change (i.e., people lie): hearing Greg Oden will take his time to decide where he's going--maybe into August.

This Greg Oden update is brought to you by Greg House

 

[diehard]

I think Gobert could get his sticker higher than Dwight's

 

[Rodeo Clown]

Woj says OKC gets a $7 million trade exception in the Kevin Martin deal.

Yeah, Flip did it so we could still have our MLE to sign Corey Brewer with. Plus, he doesn't think they'll actually use their exception because of the tax implications.

 

[LegendofJoe]

I still think we'll end up with a pick in the 4-7 range based on our record, with an outside shot at top 3 depending on lottery luck. Obviously quite early, but I think we should be able to net a prospect like Exum/Parker or one of the Harrison twins with our pick (although I'm not a big fan of the Harrison twins' attitude/mental makeup from what I've seen so far).

Both of Exum's parents went to UNC and he seems pretty miffed that we haven't recruited him hard. But apparently he's deadset on only playing PG in college and we've just got too many in 2014 (Paige/Britt/Berry). If he was open to playing the 2 full time in college there's no doubt in my mind we would have been on him hard and early. Also, there's the chance that he comes in for one semester this coming year and then bolts for the 2014 draft, in which case I feel like Roy wouldn't want to upset team chemistry for one semester of a guy who's going to expect immediate and extensive playing time.

Roy should have recruited him regardless, nothing wrong.qith starting 2 guys who can run the offense. I'd love to be able to draft him, but it's a long shot. James Young is the guy I'm looking at right now. I don't want anything to do with the Harrison twins.

 

[AranhaHunter]

Who are the best big men in the league today besides Howard and Gasol brothers? Is one of them Duncan? He should be collecting SS checks already.

 

[Outdoor Miner]

Who are the best big men in the league today besides Howard and Gasol brothers? Is one of them Duncan? He should be collecting SS checks already.

Kelly Olynyk

 

[ISOM]

So what is lakers-age's opinion of Kobe at this point?

He said he's getting as much money as he can in free agency and is trying to be back for game 1 lulz.

This is the shit I was talking about a year or two ago--that Kobe wouldn't just retire. He's going to try to get max money despite his decline and the 2014 "cap space" thing is a complete myth as a result unless LA is willing to cut ties with him next summer.

Kobe averaged 27 6 5 on 46% shooting. Those are mvp type of numbers and that was last season. Kobe's decline has been greatly exaggerated and if he comes back from his achilles injury at even 75% of his former self then he will still be a top 10 player in the league.

 

[Future PhaZe]

Trey Burke lulz

 

[diehard]

Trey Burke lulz

? i thought he was playing pretty well

 

[Future PhaZe]

? i thought he was playing pretty well

He can't seem to do anything against a horrific crop of SL guards so far and he has 7 points on 8 shots right now.

 

[Plinko]

bring rip back.

Wouldn't surprise me. Along with Ben Wallace.

 

[KingGondo]

He can't seem to do anything against a horrific crop of SL guards so far and he has 7 points on 8 shots right now.

A classic case of a guy's stock rising mostly because of a great NCAA Tourney performance.

 

[Knux-Future]

Burke isn't even the best PG/G on his team rigth now.

Neto and McNeal have outplayed him...

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Ehh, Burke will still be able to be a less athletic Mike Conley Jr in a few years I think/hope.

 

[Knux-Future]

He's no MCW....


;_;

 

[dalVlatko]

The Cavaliers not only offered the prospect of being reunited with Brown, but the opportunity to rebuild in Cleveland with All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving -- who texted Bynum for all of Monday and most of Tuesday encouraging him to sign with the Cavaliers.

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2013/07/its_a_gamble_but_andrew_bynum.html#incart_m-rpt-1

Kyrie already doing more recruiting than Lebron did in 7 years

 

[Vic]

Kurt Helin ‏@basketballtalk
Report: Heat might use amnesty on Joel Anthony or Mike Miller http://dlvr.it/3dz2ls




So long, Mike Miller.

 

[Nori Chan]

God damn canadian baldy committed account suicide

rip brah