NBA Los Angeles Lakers thread

[Elvis P]

In so far:

Westbrook
Ellington
Dwight
Ariza
Bazemore

Out:

Caruso
KCP
Kuzma
Harrell

Chicago Bulls land Lonzo Ball in sign-and-trade agreement worth four years, $85 million; sign Alex Caruso for $37 million (espn.com)

Kuzma and Harrell are bad, first ballot Hall of Famer Westbrook is better than AC/KCP combined, $37M is too much for a backup PG, and Dwight played great D in the 20 championship run. These are good solid moves.

 

[Elvis P]

“One more player who they’re trying to sign and could decide as soon as today, Carmelo Anthony,” Wojnarowski reported on Get Up Tuesday morning." NBA World Reacts To The Latest Carmelo Anthony News (msn.com)

 

[John Price]

it's okay

they need a 3rd superstar

and no Westbrook isn't it

Again if you have Doncic on this team this team is winning a title. you need to have another star

 

[MMC]

it's okay

they need a 3rd superstar

and no Westbrook isn't it

Again if you have Doncic on this team this team is winning a title. you need to have another star

I also would've preferred a better 3rd option, but realistically there's no one we can get in a weak FA market + having barely any trade assets

 

[Terry Yake]

they needed shooting and they went out and got it. hopefully these new guys don't fall victim to the curse

losing caruso and KCP is going to hurt a lot defensively though

 

[MMC]

they needed shooting and they went out and got it. hopefully these new guys don't fall victim to the curse

losing caruso and KCP is going to hurt a lot defensively though

Have to keep Wes Matthews now

 

[MMC]

 

[Terry Yake]

would've preferred caruso to THT on a win now team, but fine with these moves aside from that

 

[Live in the Now]

would've preferred caruso to THT on a win now team, but fine with these moves aside from that

I don't think Caruso and Westbrook can be on the court at the same time.

 

[VEGASKING]

Never thought I'd see the day I'd root for Lebron or Carmelo and now they are both Lakers. Really hated Dwight after his first stint here too.

 

[Terry Yake]

Never thought I'd see the day I'd root for Lebron or Carmelo and now they are both Lakers. Really hated Dwight after his first stint here too.

dwight more than redeemed himself after his 19-20 season in LA and being a key part of their playoff run. glad he's back

 

[Voight]

 

[Elvis P]

The Lakers added 4 40% 3PT shooters, Westbrook, and Dwight. You really gotta be a Lakers hater or fan of another team to not love their offseason.

 

[John Price]

 

[MMC]

 

[MMC]

This is a great, deep, experienced team that should definitely at least make the finals next season. One more roster spot to go.

 

[MMC]

 

[MMC]

Westbrook/Nunn/Rondo
Ellington/THT/Monk
Bron/Bazemore
AD/Melo/Ariza
Gasol/Howard/DAJ

 

[Terry Yake]

Westbrook/Nunn/Rondo
Ellington/THT/Monk
Bron/Bazemore
AD/Melo/Ariza
Gasol/Howard/DAJ

doubt gasol returns with DJ on board

 

[BostonBob]

Just a heads up for all you Laker fans - Magic Johnson is scheduled to be on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this Tuesday night.

 

[BostonBob]

This outfit will look better with rings.

Only if those rings are replacing your eyeballs. I'm so tired of this " hey everybody - look at at me " attitude that most NBA players now have. I'm surprised he's not wearing a backpack to complete the ensemble.

 

[MMC]

 

[BostonBob]

For those interested Russell Westbrook is scheduled to be on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this Monday night.

 

[John Price]

 

[MMC]