seminoles1 Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 22 minutes ago, DirtyDez said: Time to move on then. That seems like a dumb move by Brooklyn unless the Lakers are trying to super protect them or something. Re-engage Indiana. LA Lakers receive: Buddy Hield, Myles Turner, Oshae Brissett Indiana receives: Russell Westbrook, 2027 LA Lakers 1st Round Pick, 2029 LA Lakers 1st Round Pick (top 6 protected) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStanRamFan Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 9 hours ago, seminoles1 said: Time to move on then. That seems like a dumb move by Brooklyn unless the Lakers are trying to super protect them or something. Re-engage Indiana. LA Lakers receive: Buddy Hield, Myles Turner, Oshae Brissett Indiana receives: Russell Westbrook, 2027 LA Lakers 1st Round Pick, 2029 LA Lakers 1st Round Pick (top 6 protected) So much information was flying around the Kyrie deal. Now they offer the 1sts and Nets balk at it? Totally agree with you. Time to pivot to Indiana for that package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 13 hours ago, seminoles1 said: Time to move on then. That seems like a dumb move by Brooklyn unless the Lakers are trying to super protect them or something. Re-engage Indiana. LA Lakers receive: Buddy Hield, Myles Turner, Oshae Brissett Indiana receives: Russell Westbrook, 2027 LA Lakers 1st Round Pick, 2029 LA Lakers 1st Round Pick (top 6 protected) The problem is the Lakers don't want to close the door on Kyrie, and the Nets aren't going to feel any pressure to move Kyrie UNTIL Kevin Durant is moved. And right now, Brooklyn doesn't feel any pressure to move Kevin Durant. Until Kevin Durant forces the issue, we're in a stalemate. I'd imagine that IF a deal gets done, it'd be closer to the start of training camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles1 Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 2 hours ago, CWood21 said: The problem is the Lakers don't want to close the door on Kyrie, and the Nets aren't going to feel any pressure to move Kyrie UNTIL Kevin Durant is moved. And right now, Brooklyn doesn't feel any pressure to move Kevin Durant. Until Kevin Durant forces the issue, we're in a stalemate. I'd imagine that IF a deal gets done, it'd be closer to the start of training camp. I'd do that Pacers trade regardless of Kyrie, but I doubt LA could also get Brissett. If they can get all 3 for the same price as Kyrie, that's what they should do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkronsWitness Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 (edited) On 8/18/2022 at 12:29 AM, seminoles1 said: Time to move on then. That seems like a dumb move by Brooklyn unless the Lakers are trying to super protect them or something. Re-engage Indiana. LA Lakers receive: Buddy Hield, Myles Turner, Oshae Brissett Indiana receives: Russell Westbrook, 2027 LA Lakers 1st Round Pick, 2029 LA Lakers 1st Round Pick (top 6 protected) Im sort of surprised LeBron didnt take a 'team friendly' contract in order to create some space for more moves to happen. I know I will never understand what it is like to have that much money, but you are a Billionaire dude. What is the extra 20-30M going to impact for you. Like what the hell do you do with that much money. Are you ever going to be in a situation where you like man, if I only had that other 20M I wouldnt be in this spot. However it might be less surprising because LBJs who narrative is 'power to the players' and get everything you can. Edited August 19, 2022 by AkronsWitness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles1 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 41 minutes ago, AkronsWitness said: Im sort of surprised LeBron didnt take a 'team friendly' contract in order to create some space for more moves to happen. I know I will never understand what it is like to have that much money, but you are a Billionaire dude. What is the extra 20-30M going to impact for you. Like what the hell do you do with that much money. Are you ever going to be in a situation where you like man, if I only had that other 20M I wouldnt be in this spot. However it might be less surprising because LBJs who narrative is 'power to the players' and get everything you can. He also wants to buy a team in the future. Every million will matter in that purchase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelonebillsfan Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 1 hour ago, AkronsWitness said: Im sort of surprised LeBron didnt take a 'team friendly' contract in order to create some space for more moves to happen. I know I will never understand what it is like to have that much money, but you are a Billionaire dude. What is the extra 20-30M going to impact for you. Like what the hell do you do with that much money. Are you ever going to be in a situation where you like man, if I only had that other 20M I wouldnt be in this spot. However it might be less surprising because LBJs who narrative is 'power to the players' and get everything you can. There is a 0.00% chance that even if he wanted too (which would be dumb) that the PA would ever sign off on LeBron James taking less than the max. Even if h did, him taking a 2/50 or whatever wouldn't help them in any demonstrable way in terms of figuring out roster construction around is going to make a significant different, it just saves Jeannie some tax money and who cares about that. The owners made this compensation system, let them figure out how to win within it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 Durant is staying in Brooklyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles1 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 22 minutes ago, NYRaider said: Durant is staying in Brooklyn Now Kyrie is definitely staying. I wonder if LA tries to push harder in their potential trades with Indiana and Utah now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles1 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Chet Holmgren with potential ligament damage in his foot after playing in a ProAm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsoxsuck05 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 45 minutes ago, seminoles1 said: Chet Holmgren with potential ligament damage in his foot after playing in a ProAm. This sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMcCoy Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 The end of the THT era. Russ being traded to the Lakers was horrible for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NYRaider Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, TheRealMcCoy said: Donovan Mitchell trade otw? @NYRaider Possibly. Either way we needed to move off some guards so giving up Pat for 2 bigger young wings is ideal for us. Some here said Pat would return nothing lulz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indifference Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 16 minutes ago, TheRealMcCoy said: The end of the THT era. Russ being traded to the Lakers was horrible for him. Damn thats a great get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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