TheRealMcCoy Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, NYRaider said: As I suggested for the Dallas Mavericks, it might be worth it for the Lakers to take a swing on Collin Sexton. The Cavaliers don't want to pay him and it'd be a low risk/high reward situation for the Lakers. He'd offer immediate help as a legit 24-25 ppg scorer next season to help you chase another title. Then you can let him test RFA, if the Lakers are able to lure another star they can just let him walk, but if they can't then they can match his offer sheet and bring him back. Cleveland "reportedly" is interested in Caruso and THT, but I don't really trust the source it came from. Not sure what the trade package would look like, but that's an interesting though process. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, TheRealMcCoy said: Cleveland "reportedly" is interested in Caruso and THT, but I don't really trust the source it came from. Not sure what the trade package would look like, but that's an interesting though process. I like it. Aren't both of those guys FA so they'd have to be sent via S&T. I've also seen a suggested Kuzma + 22 for Sexton. Sexton doesn't fit well with the Cavaliers because they have Garland but I think he'd fit perfectly with the Lakers as he'd be able to play the 2 on offense (LeBron basically PG) and defend 1's on defense. He's only 22, has improved every year in the league, and is coming off of a 24/3/4 season on 47/37/81 shooting splits. So you'd add a dynamic scorer that can help you push for a title next season while still keeping your flexibility to make a splash move in 2022 free agency, if you miss, then you an just bring Sexton back by matching his offer sheet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMcCoy Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Just now, NYRaider said: Aren't both of those guys FA so they'd have to be sent via S&T. I've also seen a suggested Kuzma + 22 for Sexton. Sexton doesn't fit well with the Cavaliers because they have Garland but I think he'd fit perfectly with the Lakers as he'd be able to play the 2 on offense (LeBron basically PG) and defend 1's on defense. He's only 22, has improved every year in the league, and is coming off of a 24/3/4 season on 47/37/81 shooting splits. So you'd add a dynamic scorer that can help you push for a title next season while still keeping your flexibility to make a splash move in 2022 free agency, if you miss, then you an just bring Sexton back by matching his offer sheet. Yeah. Caruso a FA and THT a RFA. I'm just sure another team can offer better, but we should try and swing something. And, yeah I've heard the rumors on Sexton. I just hope Cleveland doesn't do something like trade down from 3 and pass up on someone like Mobley or Green (especially if they move on from Sexton) to speed up their rebuild by getting a name guy. I'm pretty sure I saw someone on Twitter say Woj said they could consider something like that, but I'd have to verify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 1 minute ago, TheRealMcCoy said: Yeah. Caruso a FA and THT a RFA. I'm just sure another team can offer better, but we should try and swing something. And, yeah I've heard the rumors on Sexton. I just hope Cleveland doesn't do something like trade down from 3 and pass up on someone like Mobley or Green (especially if they move on from Sexton) to speed up their rebuild by getting a name guy. I'm pretty sure I saw someone on Twitter say Woj said they could consider something like that, but I'd have to verify. The biggest issue is that Sexton's trade value is significantly decreased because of the extension he's going to demand next summer. If a team wants him they could always just wait until next off-season and offer him a big contract because the Cavaliers won't be able to match it with Allen's extension and Love still on their books. I don't really see that as a realistic possibility for them either tbh. Unless they find someone who's willing to take on Love's deal but they'd likely have to give up draft capital or young assets to get someone to do that. With Allen getting his big extension and Love on their books, if they were to move down to add a guy it would likely put them into the luxury tax with a roster that has no chance of being competitive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11sanchez11 Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Rockets basically signed draft Twitter as their scouting department Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 20 hours ago, NYRaider said: @CWood21 is a dream killer, boy I've seen every superstar in the league in a Lakers jersey swap on twitter since your season ended and your best trade asset is Kuzma, lmao. At least I'm not naive enough to think that the best "star" the Lakers could get is Buddy Hield, and that's not likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 20 hours ago, NYRaider said: Wonder if Kuzma, THT, #22, would land Sexton? Probably not since THT is a FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 16 hours ago, NYRaider said: Honestly probably BS but reportedly Dame wants out and prefers the Lakers or Jazz. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 15 hours ago, TheRealMcCoy said: Also, I'll never forget or forgive that dumb writer for the Pelicans SB Nation blog calling the Lakers young players and any potential offer we could make for AD was trash and that they shouldn't accept it. That was majority of this forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, CWood21 said: Link? https://www.deseret.com/2021/6/4/22519208/whats-next-for-damian-lillard-questions-surround-portland-trail-blazers-star-after-playoff-exit Saw another tweet but it was per a fake shams account....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 17 minutes ago, CWood21 said: Probably not since THT is a FA. S&T, wonder if Kuzma + 22 would be enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 18 minutes ago, CWood21 said: At least I'm not naive enough to think that the best "star" the Lakers could get is Buddy Hield, and that's not likely. Showtime is back baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, NYRaider said: https://www.deseret.com/2021/6/4/22519208/whats-next-for-damian-lillard-questions-surround-portland-trail-blazers-star-after-playoff-exit Saw another tweet but it was per a fake shams account....... Definitely seems like the Jazz suggestion was more to spite the Blazers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, CWood21 said: Definitely seems like the Jazz suggestion was more to spite the Blazers. He went to college at Weber State for 4 years, which is like 30 minutes out of SLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon Ducks Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Lol why would he go to Utah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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