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[Kickz]

Get rid of anyone but the number 2 pick, Dlo, and BI

Those are the untouchables imo

You sleepin on Randle, aka left handed Draymond Green

 

[Forceatowulf]

You sleepin on Randle, aka left handed Draymond Green

Randle needs to bring his no defense playing ass off the bench.

#StartNance

 

[Ninja Scooter]

You sleepin on Randle, aka left handed Draymond Green

I love Randle, dude seems really likable and seems to work really hard, it would be hard to see him go, but I definitely feel the circumstances are going to make him the odd man out. He's due a (relatively) big payday, he can't play D, he can't really shoot (both of which are death knells in the modern NBA for power forwards) and he doesn't have the versatility to play multiple positions. If the Lakers really are intent on getting PG13, along with having Ingram, and possibly even LeBron, all guys who can probably play the 4 in various lineups I don't see how there's much of a future for Julius in LA. Clarkson can kick rocks. He's a nice player, but he has reached his ceiling. He's a decent scoring 6th man who can't play D for shit, and can't create shots for others. Guys like that aren't really hard to find.

 

[Mortemis]

You sleepin on Randle, aka left handed Draymond Green

He doesn't have the wingspan or the IQ and mentality on defense to be anything like Draymond Green. Never got this comparison.

 

[LyleLanley]

You sleepin on Randle, aka left handed Draymond Green

This makes me wonder, do any players that are actually good get compared to Draymond?

 

[neptunes]

I think the Raptors are close to renting PG. They're the only team desperate enough

 

[B.O.O.M]

Might be if they're off-loading deng or mosgov.

Alone? Absolutely. If Deng or Mozzy aren't attached that's a poor trade for the Lakers considering his level of talent and upside.

Love 'em or hate 'em Russ is a legit NBA player in this league. The stats, coupled with his age, don't lie. The kid can fucking ball.

Got it. Yeah I wasn't sure if Lakers would even want to do it, even with a bad contract attached. In that team DLo seemed to be the best young player easily.

 

[Pupperbabysassy]

"Sounds like Lakers are dangling D’Angelo Russell in effort to get another Top 12 pick. Luke Kennard & Zach Collins appear to be targets" -@ChadFordInsider

I guess that means Lonzo is the guy at 2.

The Pistons should jump on that Russell trade

 

[B.O.O.M]

This makes me wonder, do any players that are actually good get compared to Draymond?

In the draft? Jordan Bell

If not draft..no

 

[mjp2417]

The Pistons should jump on that Russell trade

That's almost certainly attached to either the Deng or Mozgov contracts which the Pistons can't take on

 

[LockOfTheWeek]

I love Randle, dude seems really likable and seems to work really hard, it would be hard to see him go, but I definitely feel the circumstances are going to make him the odd man out. He's due a (relatively) big payday, he can't play D, he can't really shoot (both of which are death knells in the modern NBA for power forwards) and he doesn't have the versatility to play multiple positions. If the Lakers really are intent on getting PG13, along with having Ingram, and possibly even LeBron, all guys who can probably play the 4 in various lineups I don't see how there's much of a future for Julius in LA. Clarkson can kick rocks. He's a nice player, but he has reached his ceiling. He's a decent scoring 6th man who can't play D for shit, and can't create shots for others. Guys like that aren't really hard to find.

The problem I've always had watching Randle is that he always operates at one pace, fast and out of control, and has no real changes of speed or finesse in his game, no touch around the rim, just kind throws the ball hoping it goes in. Not really sure who would want to pay him a ton of money, I'm sure someone will given I guess he has some upside, but if I was the Lakers I'd be very happy to see him move on somewhere.

 

[Bread]

I'm getting hyped for Tatum

When he gets ripped he'll be a serious problem as a stretch 4

 

[LyleLanley]

I'm getting hyped for Tatum

When he gets ripped he'll be a serious problem as a stretch 4

I'm glad we're not getting that bum Fultz.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I'm glad we're not getting that bum Fultz.

I heard he has bad knees. That's just what I've heard. It's what people are saying.

 

[Bread]

I'm glad we're not getting that bum Fultz.

He looks tired all the time, I don't think he has the energy for the high speed game on NBA basketball.

 

[LyleLanley]

I heard he has bad knees. That's just what I've heard. It's what people are saying.

Explains why he couldn't even win in college.

He looks tired all the time, I don't think he has the energy for the high speed game on NBA basketball.

He just has no heart.

 

[LockOfTheWeek]

Explains why he couldn't even win in college.

Sounds like you guys also need fellow Duke alum, Mr. National Championship himself, Jahlil Okafor to pair with Tatum. Think of the buckets.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

He looks tired all the time, I don't think he has the energy for the high speed game on NBA basketball.

could be the drugs.

 

[LyleLanley]

could be the drugs.

It's the only explanation. I'll be shocked if he isn't out of the league before his first contact is up.

 

[sf2fanatic]

Lol is Duke players finally reliable?

 

[Boogs31]

That's almost certainly attached to either the Deng or Mozgov contracts which the Pistons can't take on

No team would trade away a top 12 pick AND take on a horrible contract for Russell. If the Lakers think anyone would do that they're foolish.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

He just has no heart.

He doesn't want it bad enough.

 

[sorryaboutdresden]

Sounds like you guys also need fellow Duke alum, Mr. National Championship himself, Jahlil Okafor to pair with Tatum. Think of the buckets.

I'll drive him or pay for Jah's uber to Boston.

 

[Tom Penny]

I'm getting hyped for Tatum

When he gets ripped he'll be a serious problem as a stretch 4

Trade for 5 and 10. Tatum or Dennis Smith Jr will be there. Then take Finnish Larry Bird. Doing it.

 

[Arol]

LeBron coming to the Lakers would be so weird. Especially when so many Lakers/Kobe fans I know in person seem to hate the guy.

Actually wouldn't mind him coming for that reason alone.

 

[LionPride]

I'm getting hyped for Tatum

When he gets ripped he'll be a serious problem as a stretch 4

That game against Florida State is what sold me on Tatum being Danny Granger or Tobias Harris

Man got so shook by Issac's length and shit that he ain't play well. Not like he'll see that anywhere in the league. Nope. No siree

 

[phanphare]

In honor of all the work Sam Hinkie did to build this Sixers basketball team, Coach Nick went through the footage to examine what next year's team looks like with the addition of number one draft pick Markelle Fultz, to go along with Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Dario Saric.

 

[DerangedHermit]

could be the drugs.

Maybe alchool. Hopefully, he'll find the help that he needs.

edit: think it's obvious that after 1 year of getting more money out of Gilbert's pockets, Lebron will join CP3, Kawhi & Pop in SA.

 

[gutshot]

In honor of all the work Sam Hinkie did to build this Sixers basketball team, Coach Nick went through the footage to examine what next year's team looks like with the addition of number one draft pick Markelle Fultz, to go along with Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Dario Saric.

Stop. I can only get so erect.

 

[jbug617]

You think Danny finally got Josh Jackson to workout for the C's.

 

[SwipeLeftHoney]

I heard he has bad knees. That's just what I've heard. It's what people are saying.

That's why the Sixers wanted to see the medical reports the Celtics had before bringing him in for a workout. Could be another Derrick Rose situation when this kid starts logging lots of minutes on an 82 game schedule. You figure with the Sixers injury woes with all their rookies they wouldn't even chance it with this kid..

 

[lbsa]

I think the Raptors are close to renting PG. They're the only team desperate enough

I feel like the Pels could be another team in the desperate camp. Trading for PG is the only way they add a star this off season and if they have any hope of retaining Cousins they need to make the playoffs. So for them a rental may be worth it,but i doubt they could offer more than other teams.

 

[Cornbread78]

That's why the Sixers wanted to see the medical reports the Celtics had before bringing him in for a workout. Could be another Derrick Rose situation when this kid starts logging lots of minutes on an 82 game schedule. You figure with the Sixers injury woes with all their rookies they wouldn't even chance it with this kid..

I think they are being sarcastic bruh.

Ya know, sling the shit when he out the door to justify shit/risky decisions...

Injuries, drugs, no heart, can't win, doesn't love the sport, will try to bang hus teamates woman.... yup, that's Fultz for ya. It was a no brainer for Danny to pawn him off on the 76ers.

 

[Lionel Richie]

Injuries, drugs, no heart, can't win, doesn't love the sport, will try to bang hus teamates woman.... yup, that's Fultz for ya.

Ceiling: Tony Parker.

 

[LyleLanley]

It would have been irresponsible for Ainge to draft Fultz. The guy has no future in the league.

 

[Lionel Richie]

It would have been irresponsible for Ainge to draft Fultz. The guy has no future in the league.

He's shorter than both Tatum and Jackson and you know as they say you can't teach size.

 

[SwipeLeftHoney]

I think they are being sarcastic bruh.

Ya know, sling the shit when he out the door to justify shit/risky decisions...

Injuries, drugs, no heart, can't win, doesn't love the sport, will try to bang hus teamates woman.... yup, that's Fultz for ya. It was a no brainer for Danny to pawn him off on the 76ers.

Stuff about his knee was coming out well before they even tried to trade him. That's the thing I was worried about.

 

[LyleLanley]

"Sources: As teams become aware Phil Jackson isn't ruling out possibility of trading Kristaps Porzingis, frenzy of interest is growing today." - @WojVerticalNBA

Do it Ainge.

 

[Bread]

"Sources: As teams become aware Phil Jackson isn't ruling out possibility of trading Kristaps Porzingis, frenzy of interest is growing today." - @WojVerticalNBA

Do it Ainge.

lmao

poor knicks fans

 

[LyleLanley]

Is there any way Phil doesn't fuck this up?

"Sources: Phil Jackson met with Lauri Markkanen in New York on Monday, a player whom he's considering at No. 8 should Knicks move Porzingis." - @WojVerticalNBA

Not Lauri!

 

[friskykillface]

Playoff Amir for Porzingis would have been fair

 

[LionPride]

Is there any way Phil doesn't fuck this up?

"Sources: Phil Jackson met with Lauri Markkanen in New York on Monday, a player whom he's considering at No. 8 should Knicks move Porzingis. https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA/status/877180741230243840" - @WojVerticalNBA

Not Lauri!

From one tall white to another

 

[SwipeLeftHoney]

"Sources: As teams become aware Phil Jackson isn't ruling out possibility of trading Kristaps Porzingis, frenzy of interest is growing today." - @WojVerticalNBA

Do it Ainge.

They need to get rid of Phil Jackson ASAP before he does anymore damage to the Knicks. SMH...

 

[Bread]

Damn, would someone really trade a prospect like Lauri for the player that is most likely his floor in Porzungus?

 

[Servbot24]

Hey Phil, we'll give you PG for Porzingis.

 

[Cornbread78]

"Sources: As teams become aware Phil Jackson isn't ruling out possibility of trading Kristaps Porzingis, frenzy of interest is growing today." - @WojVerticalNBA

Do it Ainge.

2017 #3, 2018 Brooklyn pick, Oly, Rozier, done.

 

[LyleLanley]

2017 #3, 2018 Brooklyn pick, Oly, Rozier, done.

I love Porzingis but I wouldn't give up #3 and the Nets pick for him. Olynyk can't be traded by the way, he's a free agent.

 

[SwipeLeftHoney]

2017 #3, 2018 Brooklyn pick, Oly, Rozier, done.

Way too high a price tag for Danny Ainge to spend.

 

[BlackGhost]

Chicago Sun-Times @Suntimes

JUST IN: Sources out of Cleveland say #Bulls Jimmy Butler will push for trade to #Cavaliers

http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/...jimmy-butler-will-push-for-trade-to-cavs/amp/

🤔🤔🤔🤔

 

[Cornbread78]

I love Porzingis but I wouldn't give up #3 and the Nets pick for him. Olynyk can't be traded by the way, he's a free agent.

Way too high a price tag for Danny Ainge to spend.

They are not going to get anything better with these shit draft picks..