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Quote from: Oasisman on July 08, 2022, 02:52:25 PM

Are you guys happen to stumble upon a post that's circulating around the social media today that a Laker fan yelled at Kyrie when he'll be joining the Lakers during the LA Sparks game. Kyrie responded "really, really soon!" I can't find any sports article about these speculations, but I know it's the social media there were a lot of trolls and fake reports, but who knows it was true.

I haven't seen that video.

But, do not be quick to believe those videos because die-hard fans really can make videos like that and edit it seems to be like actual ones.

Much better to wait for the official news from the team or Kyrie alone. It's for sure that the LA will have it published first before the player so, just wait.

There are so much drama for Kyrie and if he's going to bring that to LA, did Lebron said that he wants to play with him or any clue that he does?

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Look, I know it makes no sense to give the whole future for Durant. Why would Wolves give Edwards, KAT would make sense for a little time, because they already got Gobert now, but they probably didn't want to lose KAT at all.

This is why I believe that there is a chance that Durant may not even leave for what Nets believe he should. They could get some picks for him for sure, but that dude is not a 25 year old kid anymore, he is aging, and even though he is still awesome, you need to be a team ready to win right now if you want to get him.

Mavs looked great because of this, they could give anyone outside of Luka, and in return would have a team filled with Luka and Durant and whoever around, which could fight for a title.

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Quote from: cryptomaniac_xxx on July 08, 2022, 08:43:24 AM

Yeah, that's what Ham has said initially, he wanted to keep Westbrook, but who knows, even THT's name has come up to be used as trade bait. I mean they chooses to keep him when they got Westbrook, but he didn't perform very well in the new cast. And so I wouldn't be surprised if the Lakers are going to get rid of Westbrook and THT for whatever player they can get. Good catch with JTA though, probably will give them 10-12 a game and good defense if given good minutes.

Everything is possible now, if both THT and WB will continue not to perform the trade talk will proceed and Lakers will

push this up and see if how they can get rid of these two players. They are both good individual players who need to

step up and adjust with the system Lakers have, we will see what is going to happen this coming October when the league

Finally open. Still have enough time to continue practicing and try to establish chemistries among players who needed to

adopt how this new coach will lead them this upcoming season.

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Quote from: 1kodumtek7 on July 08, 2022, 03:27:26 AM

There is still a long time for the 2022-23 season to start. It is going to be underway on October 18, 2022. Lakers have a long time period ahead to think about the new team composition that they should be building for next season. Their lineup was really inadequate last season and Lebron had to do all the work. This caused them to have a poor season and say goodbye to the playoff round before even it started. Lebron must be waiting for proper trades to be motivated to continue playing for them.

The LA Lakers should just stop from trying to build a super team again, it is already proven that it won't really matter these days because what can you do with a bunch of aging superstars if they cannot even do what the younger teams can do and they aren't the same anymore unlike what they can do when they are still in their respective primes.

They should just invest in younger stars that could be a potential asset to the team in the few years to come while LeBron James is there to teach the younger generations because 2 to 3 years from now, LBJ will eventually retire and leave the team.

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Are you guys happen to stumble upon a post that's circulating around the social media today that a Laker fan yelled at Kyrie when he'll be joining the Lakers during the LA Sparks game. Kyrie responded "really, really soon!" I can't find any sports article about these speculations, but I know it's the social media there were a lot of trolls and fake reports, but who knows it was true.

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Quote from: LogitechMouse on July 07, 2022, 07:24:57 PM

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There is a rumor that Pacers are interested on the services of DeAndre Ayton. They are negotiating a sign and trade centered on Miles Turner.

However, we have heard that Phoenix is also interested on KD. If they push this one, they might be erasing their chances to land the KD sweepstakes. Or it might take more players from them, maybe they will have to include Booker now or Crowder and Bridges.

Now, speaking of KD, I've seen a proposed trade on Facebook (NBA Buzz) between the Timberwolves and the Nets.

The Nets wanted KAT, Edwards and 4 first round picks in exchange for Durant. Well, the Timberwolves declined on it and I think it is a good choice knowing that KAT and Edwards are still young and talented as well. The Wolves' management don't want to give these young players to KD.

With regard to KD going to Phoenix, I don't know what will the Nets try to get in exchange for him but just basing on what the Nets asked with the Timberwolves, there is a chance that they might try to get Booker and/or Ayton and some first round picks in exchange for KD.

That is already somehow expected, I don't really think that the Timberwolves would try and think about that offer because it's quite unfair already. Karl Anthony-Towns and Anthony Edwards have a long way to go and too precious for the team to just let them go in-exchange for KD and other bunch of first round picks.

That also goes the same with the Phoenix Suns, they surely wouldn't want to trade Booker for that and one other all-star caliber. Besides, I just bumped into an article recently, it shows that nobody would want to be traded and play with Simmons on the Nets.

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Quote from: inthelongrun on July 08, 2022, 08:26:49 AM

The Lakers main priority is to get rid of Westbrook. Although I also read before the possibility of Westbrook + AD for Kyrie + Simmons.

Are you serious? Why would the Lakers take Kyrie and Simmons? It is like taking a rock to smash your own head. These two, though extremely talented are severe headaches to teams they recently have been. I do not think that will change this season. Lakers are better off with AD and Westbrook, if they can keep them healthy maybe they could jam better this season.

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Quote from: Japinat on July 08, 2022, 08:37:07 AM

There is no problem with Durant and their performance, it's Irving's absence when he is needed the most. They have been seated at the top seed in ECF for quite some time but Irving hasn't played when the team needs him and obviously Harden can't just keep up. Before the regular season ended, they had fallen into the depths and only managed to climb the #7 seed when Durant came back.

I'm just saying that they could've avoided being swept by the Celtics in the 1st round if they remained in the upper seed and if Irving played along and that will also mean that Harden won't force a trade if Irving had been there with him. That has nothing to do with performance, what's the use of talent if it is not used.

That's true, but soon they will face Celtics too, Finals or semis even if they dodged a bullet in the first round.
They lack something and it's obvious, teamwork. There was one time Dragic was open for a win but Durant forced the shot. The same with Kyrie, he is like a blackhole that absorbs the defense and yet he cannot find the open man after penetrating.
Chemistry is bad, no teamwork, it's better if they will go separate ways than continue the same type of game. It will never win against opponents like Celtics or Heat in a series.

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Quote from: 1kodumtek7 on July 08, 2022, 03:27:26 AM

There is still a long time for the 2022-23 season to start. It is going to be underway on October 18, 2022. Lakers have a long time period ahead to think about the new team composition that they should be building for next season. Their lineup was really inadequate last season and Lebron had to do all the work. This caused them to have a poor season and say goodbye to the playoff round before even it started. Lebron must be waiting for proper trades to be motivated to continue playing for them.

After trying the "veteran" team, I think they will try a bit "younger" team. Cheesy

Damian Jones - 27
Juan Tuscano-Anderson - 29
Thomas Bryant - 24

Will keep possibly. (I have not checked their contracts)
Austin Reaves - 24
THT - 21
Wenyen Gabriel - 25
They may be in a good position with these guys as roleplayers. If they will trade Westbrook for 2 or 3 more then it could get better. But I read their new head coach Darvin Ham is looking forward to seeing him play with the Lakers at the start of the season. The Lakers may have a difficult time looking for a trade.

Yeah, that's what Ham has said initially, he wanted to keep Westbrook, but who knows, even THT's name has come up to be used as trade bait. I mean they chooses to keep him when they got Westbrook, but he didn't perform very well in the new cast. And so I wouldn't be surprised if the Lakers are going to get rid of Westbrook and THT for whatever player they can get. Good catch with JTA though, probably will give them 10-12 a game and good defense if given good minutes.

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It is really unfortunate to the Brooklyn Nets because they didn't got what they paid for, their biggest problem last season was Irving when he denied getting vaccinated when in-fact he signed a contract to the Nets that says he must play for the team but he didn't and that was so selfish because the team needs him while Durant was still injured but he didn't bugged in to help.

The fact that Brookly Nets entered the playoffs even with those problems and situations, everything that happened on that season should be forgotten once the playoffs started. All teams are entered in a fresh 0-0 standing when they start at playoffs and if it's about seeding, I don't see that the Nets should have a problem with that as they are quite healthy entering the playoffs, faced the Boston Celtics at the first round and the rest is history.

Boston Celtics just did a great job that's why they were able to sweep the favorite Brooklyn Nets. I don't see any problem honestly with Durant and Irving's performance back then but it's just that the Celtics did great limiting the Nets' offense. Instead of just putting the discussion on why the Nets failed in their playoffs rally, not their overall performance but it's because of the much-improved version of Boston Celtics.

There is no problem with Durant and their performance, it's Irving's absence when he is needed the most. They have been seated at the top seed in ECF for quite some time but Irving hasn't played when the team needs him and obviously Harden can't just keep up. Before the regular season ended, they had fallen into the depths and only managed to climb the #7 seed when Durant came back.

I'm just saying that they could've avoided being swept by the Celtics in the 1st round if they remained in the upper seed and if Irving played along and that will also mean that Harden won't force a trade if Irving had been there with him. That has nothing to do with performance, what's the use of talent if it is not used.

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Quote from: 1kodumtek7 on July 08, 2022, 03:27:26 AM

There is still a long time for the 2022-23 season to start. It is going to be underway on October 18, 2022. Lakers have a long time period ahead to think about the new team composition that they should be building for next season. Their lineup was really inadequate last season and Lebron had to do all the work. This caused them to have a poor season and say goodbye to the playoff round before even it started. Lebron must be waiting for proper trades to be motivated to continue playing for them.

Well, time is gold for the Lakers if they are serious in planning to get key players for the next season. They might lose their targeted players to other teams.

I do believe that it is just hard to trade Westbrick's $47 million salary. And the Lakers do not have a lot to give, probably a lot of future draft picks. But with KD wanting to get traded too, the Nets might consider future draft picks for their rebuilding.

They are now in serious discussion to trade with Kyrie and I think they can make this to happen as they want to pass up what they think a problem on their teams. Although this talks will not get any assurance but I believe they will make this thing to happen as Lakers and Nets is running out of time on their free agency. We don't know if Durant will be happy with this trade because it looks like he will play again and if I'm not wrong they don't have good relationship to each other.

So if Irving will be traded, will it be in exchange for Westbrook? If that will happen, then the old teammates will be playing again, Lebron +Irving, and Durant + Westbrook. I can't imagine this to happen, I'm thinking maybe the trade is good if Nets will get Davis in exchange of Irving.

The Lakers main priority is to get rid of Westbrook. Although I also read before the possibility of Westbrook + AD for Kyrie + Simmons.

KD already demanded a trade. I expect this already, unless Kyrie and Simmons unloaded from the Nets line up. But pretty sure KD is also not be happy playing with Westbrick.

Earlier, Nets offered KD to Minnesota but in exchange for Towns and Edwards. It was rejected by Minnesota. I think Minnesota is happy with their two towers. Their focus now is to just unload D'Angelo Russell's $30 million contract.

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Quote from: 1kodumtek7 on July 08, 2022, 03:27:26 AM

There is still a long time for the 2022-23 season to start. It is going to be underway on October 18, 2022. Lakers have a long time period ahead to think about the new team composition that they should be building for next season. Their lineup was really inadequate last season and Lebron had to do all the work. This caused them to have a poor season and say goodbye to the playoff round before even it started. Lebron must be waiting for proper trades to be motivated to continue playing for them.

Well, time is gold for the Lakers if they are serious in planning to get key players for the next season. They might lose their targeted players to other teams.

I do believe that it is just hard to trade Westbrick's $47 million salary. And the Lakers do not have a lot to give, probably a lot of future draft picks. But with KD wanting to get traded too, the Nets might consider future draft picks for their rebuilding.

They are now in serious discussion to trade with Kyrie and I think they can make this to happen as they want to pass up what they think a problem on their teams. Although this talks will not get any assurance but I believe they will make this thing to happen as Lakers and Nets is running out of time on their free agency. We don't know if Durant will be happy with this trade because it looks like he will play again and if I'm not wrong they don't have good relationship to each other.

So if Irving will be traded, will it be in exchange for Westbrook? If that will happen, then the old teammates will be playing again, Lebron +Irving, and Durant + Westbrook. I can't imagine this to happen, I'm thinking maybe the trade is good if Nets will get Davis in exchange of Irving.

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Quote from: inthelongrun on July 08, 2022, 06:46:47 AM

Quote from: 1kodumtek7 on July 08, 2022, 03:27:26 AM

There is still a long time for the 2022-23 season to start. It is going to be underway on October 18, 2022. Lakers have a long time period ahead to think about the new team composition that they should be building for next season. Their lineup was really inadequate last season and Lebron had to do all the work. This caused them to have a poor season and say goodbye to the playoff round before even it started. Lebron must be waiting for proper trades to be motivated to continue playing for them.

Well, time is gold for the Lakers if they are serious in planning to get key players for the next season. They might lose their targeted players to other teams.

I do believe that it is just hard to trade Westbrick's $47 million salary. And the Lakers do not have a lot to give, probably a lot of future draft picks. But with KD wanting to get traded too, the Nets might consider future draft picks for their rebuilding.

They are now in serious discussion to trade with Kyrie and I think they can make this to happen as they want to pass up what they think a problem on their teams. Although this talks will not get any assurance but I believe they will make this thing to happen as Lakers and Nets is running out of time on their free agency. We don't know if Durant will be happy with this trade because it looks like he will play again and if I'm not wrong they don't have good relationship to each other.

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Quote from: 1kodumtek7 on July 08, 2022, 03:27:26 AM

There is still a long time for the 2022-23 season to start. It is going to be underway on October 18, 2022. Lakers have a long time period ahead to think about the new team composition that they should be building for next season. Their lineup was really inadequate last season and Lebron had to do all the work. This caused them to have a poor season and say goodbye to the playoff round before even it started. Lebron must be waiting for proper trades to be motivated to continue playing for them.

After trying the "veteran" team, I think they will try a bit "younger" team. Cheesy

Damian Jones - 27
Juan Tuscano-Anderson - 29
Thomas Bryant - 24

Will keep possibly. (I have not checked their contracts)
Austin Reaves - 24
THT - 21
Wenyen Gabriel - 25
They may be in a good position with these guys as roleplayers. If they will trade Westbrook for 2 or 3 more then it could get better. But I read their new head coach Darvin Ham is looking forward to seeing him play with the Lakers at the start of the season. The Lakers may have a difficult time looking for a trade.

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Quote from: 1kodumtek7 on July 08, 2022, 03:27:26 AM

There is still a long time for the 2022-23 season to start. It is going to be underway on October 18, 2022. Lakers have a long time period ahead to think about the new team composition that they should be building for next season. Their lineup was really inadequate last season and Lebron had to do all the work. This caused them to have a poor season and say goodbye to the playoff round before even it started. Lebron must be waiting for proper trades to be motivated to continue playing for them.

Well, time is gold for the Lakers if they are serious in planning to get key players for the next season. They might lose their targeted players to other teams.

I do believe that it is just hard to trade Westbrick's $47 million salary. And the Lakers do not have a lot to give, probably a lot of future draft picks. But with KD wanting to get traded too, the Nets might consider future draft picks for their rebuilding.

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There is still a long time for the 2022-23 season to start. It is going to be underway on October 18, 2022. Lakers have a long time period ahead to think about the new team composition that they should be building for next season. Their lineup was really inadequate last season and Lebron had to do all the work. This caused them to have a poor season and say goodbye to the playoff round before even it started. Lebron must be waiting for proper trades to be motivated to continue playing for them.

A month is actually too short for forming a team that will compete (I mean aim for playoff spot). With that short preparation, you won't get a cohesive team especially if they made a lot of changes.

Lakers will get to the playoffs if they will make the right changes, they are just unlucky last season because Davis was injured most of the time and Westbrook seemed to be playing like he had not won an MVP before. That mistake has to be corrected, and if one of the big 3 will be traded, I'm not sure if they have time to build that chemistry again.

There's a lot of pressures during that time on the Lebron shoulders specially after getter Westbrook and then his friend Carmelo.

Then Davis got injured, Westbrook was a big disappointment. And let's see what they will do next season, they have hired a new coach so that's already a breathe of fresh air but still it will be up to Lebron to do everything to bring the Lakers to the playoffs. Not necessarily to the finals because competition is very high in the West. But at least in the playoffs will be good enough.

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Quote from: Vaculin on July 08, 2022, 06:02:49 AM

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There is still a long time for the 2022-23 season to start. It is going to be underway on October 18, 2022. Lakers have a long time period ahead to think about the new team composition that they should be building for next season. Their lineup was really inadequate last season and Lebron had to do all the work. This caused them to have a poor season and say goodbye to the playoff round before even it started. Lebron must be waiting for proper trades to be motivated to continue playing for them.

A month is actually too short for forming a team that will compete (I mean aim for playoff spot). With that short preparation, you won't get a cohesive team especially if they made a lot of changes.

Lakers will get to the playoffs if they will make the right changes, they are just unlucky last season because Davis was injured most of the time and Westbrook seemed to be playing like he had not won an MVP before. That mistake has to be corrected, and if one of the big 3 will be traded, I'm not sure if they have time to build that chemistry again.

Davis getting injured is not a mistake, no player would thought that they will get injured when they play, injury is just possible to any player, it's just that Davis has been prone to injury even before he got signed by the Lakers, however, Davis help the Lakers won a championship, so I think they will keep him.

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Quote from: Yaunfitda on July 08, 2022, 03:30:04 AM

There is still a long time for the 2022-23 season to start. It is going to be underway on October 18, 2022. Lakers have a long time period ahead to think about the new team composition that they should be building for next season. Their lineup was really inadequate last season and Lebron had to do all the work. This caused them to have a poor season and say goodbye to the playoff round before even it started. Lebron must be waiting for proper trades to be motivated to continue playing for them.

A month is actually too short for forming a team that will compete (I mean aim for playoff spot). With that short preparation, you won't get a cohesive team especially if they made a lot of changes.

Lakers will get to the playoffs if they will make the right changes, they are just unlucky last season because Davis was injured most of the time and Westbrook seemed to be playing like he had not won an MVP before. That mistake has to be corrected, and if one of the big 3 will be traded, I'm not sure if they have time to build that chemistry again.

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Quote from: Baofeng on July 07, 2022, 06:40:26 PM

There is a rumor that Pacers are interested on the services of DeAndre Ayton. They are negotiating a sign and trade centered on Miles Turner.

However, we have heard that Phoenix is also interested on KD. If they push this one, they might be erasing their chances to land the KD sweepstakes. Or it might take more players from them, maybe they will have to include Booker now or Crowder and Bridges.

Now, speaking of KD, I've seen a proposed trade on Facebook (NBA Buzz) between the Timberwolves and the Nets.

The Nets wanted KAT, Edwards and 4 first round picks in exchange for Durant. Well, the Timberwolves declined on it and I think it is a good choice knowing that KAT and Edwards are still young and talented as well. The Wolves' management don't want to give these young players to KD.

It seems that Timberwolves have already settle down with the Gobert acquisition. There's no way that they are willing to trade KAT and Edwards because nothing will be left on their team.

Yeah, Nets offer was an overkill. They knew the Wolves already gave out a lot to acquire Gobert and pair him with KAT yet they pushed for another outrageous deal. It's like saying the F word to them without actually saying it.

Quote from: 1kodumtek7 on July 08, 2022, 03:27:26 AM

There is still a long time for the 2022-23 season to start. It is going to be underway on October 18, 2022. Lakers have a long time period ahead to think about the new team composition that they should be building for next season. Their lineup was really inadequate last season and Lebron had to do all the work. This caused them to have a poor season and say goodbye to the playoff round before even it started. Lebron must be waiting for proper trades to be motivated to continue playing for them.

A month is actually too short for forming a team that will compete (I mean aim for playoff spot). With that short preparation, you won't get a cohesive team especially if they made a lot of changes.

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Quote from: LogitechMouse on July 07, 2022, 07:24:57 PM

Quote from: Baofeng on July 07, 2022, 06:40:26 PM

There is a rumor that Pacers are interested on the services of DeAndre Ayton. They are negotiating a sign and trade centered on Miles Turner.

However, we have heard that Phoenix is also interested on KD. If they push this one, they might be erasing their chances to land the KD sweepstakes. Or it might take more players from them, maybe they will have to include Booker now or Crowder and Bridges.

Now, speaking of KD, I've seen a proposed trade on Facebook (NBA Buzz) between the Timberwolves and the Nets.

The Nets wanted KAT, Edwards and 4 first round picks in exchange for Durant. Well, the Timberwolves declined on it and I think it is a good choice knowing that KAT and Edwards are still young and talented as well. The Wolves' management don't want to give these young players to KD.

It seems that Timberwolves have already settle down with the Gobert acquisition. There's no way that they are willing to trade KAT and Edwards because nothing will be left on their team.

Quote from: LogitechMouse on July 07, 2022, 07:24:57 PM

With regard to KD going to Phoenix, I don't know what will the Nets try to get in exchange for him but just basing on what the Nets asked with the Timberwolves, there is a chance that they might try to get Booker and/or Ayton and some first round picks in exchange for KD.

Nets might be willing but it should include good players in the side of the Suns. Ayton's name has been there and so is Bridges, but not sure if the Suns is willing to include one more just to get KD. Maybe only CP3 is the untouchable one in their roster regarding trade.

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