(04-25-2024, 10:53 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: @michaelcorvo_
Darvin Ham said he took Anthony Davis’ comments after G2 that the Lakers “have stretches when we don’t know what we’re doing” as “frustration”, and he’ll “agree to disagree” with AD.

Basically insinuated the team doesn't know what it's doing at times. To be honest the Laker media probably blew it out of proportion but he shouldn't have said it.

(04-25-2024, 04:34 PM)RGP1981 Wrote: Claxton is a superb perimeter defender (much better at it than Lively or Gafford), who also protects the rim. The synergy between a pairing of Claxton and Chet when the two of them play at PF and C should be obvious. I think they can do better than Claxton in terms of fit with the rest of their starting 5, but adding Claxton would be a huge improvement over their starting 5 from this season... and potentially open up a bigger role for Jalen Williams at SF, his natural position.

Wallace, SGA, Jalen, Claxton, Chet

They have so many ways to go... Markkanen, Avdija, Kuzma, Hendricks, Cam Johnson, Eason, etc, etc... and the picks to make any of these moves happen.

(04-26-2024, 07:13 AM)surfpuckmd Wrote: It's fascinating because Lebron and AD are responsible for the Darvin Ham hire.  Frank Vogel is a decent coach who won a championship with the Lakers.  He "lost the locker room" though which clearly means that Lebron and AD wanted a change.  They personally pushed for Darvin Ham.  Ham is a "players coach" and a genuinely nice guy who rarely criticizes his players.  Now, Anthony Davis is pointing the finger at Darvin Ham.  The Lakers roster mess and coaching situation is the result of Lebron and Davis running that show.  It's nice to watch it fail.

(04-26-2024, 12:41 PM)Ghost of Podkolzin Wrote: Eek, how could I forget Wallace.  Ya, sliding Chet and JWill one position IMO makes for both of them to be in their natural position.  Wasn't Giddy playing point for Australia?  Then, all the possibilities you list.  They are insanely setup for an amazing roster.  They're such a well run organization.  Look at the 2022 draft.  If redrafted, Chet and JWill would both go in the top 3.

(04-26-2024, 02:52 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Taiwan Beer Leopards +5000

(04-26-2024, 01:21 PM)DallasMaverick Wrote: I'm not sure I can give them 100% credit for their drafting.  Maybe 30%?  Even 50%, but the rest is pure, blind luck.

(04-29-2024, 11:32 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral)
Devin Booker reportedly wants to join the Knicks, per @stephenasmith

"[Devin Booker] might deny it, I haven't spoken to him. I'm just telling you the scuttlebutt in the NBA circles is that brother wanna be in New York."

(04-29-2024, 05:12 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: I thought about Booker as the long-term Kyrie replacement, but he´s older than you think. He turns 28 this year. I really wish Anfernee Simons had a player option in his contract, instead of a full guarantee until 2026. If his contract was expiring next summer, an unprotected 1st and Hardy might get the job done in six weeks. We need that 3rd scorer. We need somebody that will not hesitate like Exum, Kleber and Green. I wonder whether a S&T of DeRozan for THJ+Powell + couple 2nds is an option. DeRozan is 34, a declining 60/3 should be enough to line-up him with the Kyrie window.

(04-30-2024, 10:12 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: DeRozan would fit well. He doesn't space but neither does DJJ. Unlike DJJ he is absolute money in the mid range. 

I agree we need a 3rd scorer. The guy I'm actually interested in is Khris Middleton. Bucks may be on their way to blowing it up.

(04-29-2024, 05:12 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: I thought about Booker as the long-term Kyrie replacement, but he´s older than you think. He turns 28 this year. I really wish Anfernee Simons had a player option in his contract, instead of a full guarantee until 2026. If his contract was expiring next summer, an unprotected 1st and Hardy might get the job done in six weeks. We need that 3rd scorer. We need somebody that will not hesitate like Exum, Kleber and Green. I wonder whether a S&T of DeRozan for THJ+Powell + couple 2nds is an option. DeRozan is 34, a declining 60/3 should be enough to line-up him with the Kyrie window.

(04-30-2024, 10:12 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: DeRozan would fit well. He doesn't space but neither does DJJ. Unlike DJJ he is absolute money in the mid range. 

I agree we need a 3rd scorer. The guy I'm actually interested in is Khris Middleton. Bucks may be on their way to blowing it up.

(04-30-2024, 11:02 AM)mvossman Wrote: DeRozen will be 35 next season, doesn't space the floor and doesn't play defense.  He will also be very expensive in assets.

Middleton makes more sense, but he will also be very expensive in assets and it seems like he is kind of breaking down.

Both of those guys are starting forwards and we already have two in Luka and PJ.  We need a point of attack defender in the starting lineup.

We also need a 6th man that can do a little creation and not be a disaster on defense.  I thought Exum was the guy, but he has been really disappointing in the playoffs so ar.