Signing(s): Montrezl Harrell signs with the Lakers (2 years, $19 million)

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[The Night King]

I did not expect this.

 

[John Price]

clippers are so mad about this

 

[Avs_19]

He's overrated but this is a good deal for the Lakers.

We're seeing why last year was the year to beat the Lakers. They threw all their assets at AD, signed Green to a big deal, and then had to sign a bunch of random dudes to fill out their roster. Now they replace Rondo and Howard with Schroder and Harrell. The Matthews addition probably cancels out the loss of Green. It's going to be a lot tougher to beat them now assuming LeBron doesn't lose a step.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Kawhi is so opting out at the end of the season.

 

[yvrtojfk]

Kawhi is so opting out at the end of the season.

But to go where?

 

[darko]

But to go where?

Toronto

 

[Terry Yake]

was not expecting this

he's an obvious upgrade over dwight offensively but how's his defense? @SJSharks39 ?

 

[Scandale du Jour]

But to go where?

Lakers

 

[yvrtojfk]

Lakers

Lol no shit eh.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Lol no shit eh.

I'd prefer Raptors, but hey, gotta be realistic.

 

[Terry Yake]

oh man this is gold

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

How did he get only an MLE?

Oh wait, Rich Paul.

 

[Terry Yake]

How did he get only an MLE?

Oh wait, Rich Paul.

he turned down more money from the hornets

 

[Live in the Now]

How did he get only an MLE?

Oh wait, Rich Paul.

Because it's the Lakers and players want to play for the Lakers.

 

[Voight]

Kawhi is so opting out at the end of the season.

Imagine they lose him and PG. Cant even rebuild with OKC essentially owning all of their picks. No up and comers either to soften the potential blow.

How did he get only an MLE?

Oh wait, Rich Paul.

Same reason Ray Allen got the MLE. A chance to win a championship and play with LeBron.

 

[Say Hey Kid]

 

[Breakers]

You gotta respect the Lakers off-season

I mean they got maybe the two best off the bench players from last year.

 

[Gecklund]

was not expecting this

he's an obvious upgrade over dwight offensively but how's his defense? @SJSharks39 ?

He’s just straight effort. He will give 150% every time he is on the floor. With that said he is real undersized for a center but doesn’t really play the game of a 4. Defense is questionable but I wouldn’t necessarily call him a liability.

 

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[Five Alarm Fire]

Same reason Ray Allen got the MLE. A chance to win a championship and play with LeBron.

Ray Allen was in the twilight of his career and already earned his money. Harrell is 26 and on his first free agent contract. Completely different situations.

Is there an allure of the Lakers and winning a championship? Sure. But he could, and should, have earned more. I don't think you leave money on the table at this point in your career unless you have assurances from your agent that you'll get the money from somewhere else. There's a conflict of interest with Rich Paul and the Lakers, but I guess that's just the reality of the modern NBA.

 

[Terry Yake]

Ray Allen was in the twilight of his career and already earned his money. Harrell is 26 and on his first free agent contract. Completely different situations.

Is there an allure of the Lakers and winning a championship? Sure. But he could, and should, have earned more. I don't think you leave money on the table at this point in your career unless you have assurances from your agent that you'll get the money from somewhere else. There's a conflict of interest with Rich Paul and the Lakers, but I guess that's just the reality of the modern NBA.

how is there a conflict of interest?

rich paul is an agent, not the lakers GM

 

[Scandale du Jour]

how is there a conflict of interest?

rich paul is an agent, not the lakers GM

He is Lebron's best friend, isn't he?