TheRealMcCoy Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 7 hours ago, seminoles1 said: No more than $20 million for Russell or they'll regret it. Ben Rosales (one of the smarter Lakers twitter ppl) been saying this same thing a lot But, yeah we need some more flexibility if we go for Russell, so I'm with you guys on this. I don't think D'Angelo's market is too crazy right now, so maybe there's a chance to get him for less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, TheRealMcCoy said: Ben Rosales (one of the smarter Lakers twitter ppl) been saying this same thing a lot But, yeah we need some more flexibility if we go for Russell, so I'm with you guys on this. I don't think D'Angelo's market is too crazy right now, so maybe there's a chance to get him for less. I read something a few days back that the LAL had a 20M ceiling on D'Lo. How accurate that is......is anybodies guess. If we get Kawhi - its "Nice to know you D'Lo" - but if not - at the right price and with some others around him, he'd be a nice fit going forward. He's got a smooth game - can play the 1 or 2 - can create for himself or others and hit from the outside. In large part it will depend on who we'd be competing against and whether (say......) he'd rather go fishing on the many lakes of Minnesota (where everybody eventually wants out......) for a bit more salary that he could make up on the side in the LAL market. Go for the rings early in your career D'Lo and the big money will be there for you later. We shall see. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMcCoy Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 13 minutes ago, Leader said: I read something a few days back that the LAL had a 20M ceiling on D'Lo. How accurate that is......is anybodies guess. Hopefully its accurate lol.... Lakers being smart/calculated would be a nice change of pace. 13 minutes ago, Leader said: If we get Kawhi - its "Nice to know you D'Lo" - but if not - at the right price and with some others around him, he'd be a nice fit going forward. Agreed. If the Lakers do get Kawhi what happens with Russell? Who is paying him and for how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBLIII Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 minute ago, TheRealMcCoy said: Hopefully its accurate lol.... Lakers being smart/calculated would be a nice change of pace. Agreed. If the Lakers do get Kawhi what happens with Russell? Who is paying him and for how much? Timberwolves, Suns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefs82 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 35 minutes ago, TheRealMcCoy said: Kyrie isn't pretty much a done deal with the Nets? Yeah Kyrie wasn't listed there sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMcCoy Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 minute ago, chiefs82 said: Yeah Kyrie wasn't listed there sorry. All good man. You excited? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Just now, TheRealMcCoy said: Hopefully its accurate lol.... Lakers being smart/calculated would be a nice change of pace. Agree. They've got the opportunity to set themselves up nicely......if they do it right. 4 minutes ago, TheRealMcCoy said: If the Lakers do get Kawhi what happens with Russell? Who is paying him and for how much? I've no clue. The only team other than the Nets (that I've heard about....) is the Timberwolves - who is everybodys way station to someplace else in life. They're not a destination team - unless you're into mediocrity and ice fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefs82 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 minute ago, TheRealMcCoy said: All good man. You excited? I'm so pumped for FA. I love any sports FA lol so much chaos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMcCoy Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, chiefs82 said: I'm so pumped for FA. I love any sports FA lol so much chaos. lol word... the memes gonna be hilarious if we somehow can get Kawhi to join. Lakers fans on Twitter got all of the receipts to pull if it happen.... especially on Woj Edited June 30, 2019 by TheRealMcCoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles1 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 15 minutes ago, SBLIII said: Timberwolves, Suns Also Knicks, Pacers, Pelicans, or Mavericks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 minute ago, TheRealMcCoy said: lol word... the memes gonna be hilarious if we somehow can get Kawhi to join. You can put me in the "I'll be pleasantly surprised" category if we get Kawhi. We shall see. Wont be long now. I've never wanted Kyrie. I think the guy's bipolar (or suffers from depression). He acts like it at least. Talented as hell on the Bball court - that much is clear - but his head's not wired right and he's joyless which is hard to be around long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showtime Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Honestly, I think Russell is a better fit with LeBron and Davis than Kyrie Irving is. Irving is the better player for sure, but Russell is more than likely a better fit to be a third option than Irving ever would be. Russell is a pretty decent shooter (numbers should improve with the Lakers) and has always been a really gifted passer. He also just turned 23 years old. I'm a huge Russell fan, always have been. I would have taken him #1 overall in the draft. He was my favorite prospect that year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefs82 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 P 15 minutes ago, Leader said: You can put me in the "I'll be pleasantly surprised" category if we get Kawhi. We shall see. Wont be long now. I've never wanted Kyrie. I think the guy's bipolar (or suffers from depression). He acts like it at least. Talented as hell on the Bball court - that much is clear - but his head's not wired right and he's joyless which is hard to be around long term. In his defense, he lived in Cleveland and Boston. Id be unhappy also lol. L.A. could hopefully change his dimeanor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chiefs82 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 "I’m told that the Lakers have also reached out to free agent Jimmy Butler, sources say. The Lakers remain focused on pairing James and Davis w/ a 3rd star. LAL does not intend to split remaining salary cap into several players. They want a max caliber player." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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