Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 1189. (Read 921381 times)

I think Kyrie in Boston boils down to respect, he didn't get that because of his attitude, I remember him shouting with Smart or even Brown because of some plays, and he was very frustrated. And that's why the Celtics management decided to trade him and it was a good idea.


I think Davis is still good to be a Lakers with Lebron, but yes, one thing against Davis is that he is prone to injury and that is something that the Lakers will have to think. It should be a good trade if they are willing to let go of Davis.

Weird, I can't recall what interview it is, he didn't directly say that he is to sign with Wizards, but he talks all about the money he is getting. So maybe he is looking for more.

I don't think they are going to give up Herro that easy, he is still vital to the team. It's just that he is injured in their series against the Celtics. Perhaps Oladipo or even Duncan Robinson will be a good trade bait though.

I keep seeing his videos of attending his sons' basketball games. There is an unnecessary hype about him and his sons. I wish he and also everyone else (mostly media and fans) just don't exaggerate this situation. Ok, there are sons of NBA players like Curry brothers but I honestly don't understand what they see in this situation. Lebron is an incredible professional who is working out and taking care of his body excellently, but he should also just focus and his team and the problems of his team. I don't want to sound like I am accusing him of course, he has done everything he could last season. But to me, these issues with the Lakers about the stuff other than basketball just so unnecessary. Lakers management should be more careful and focused, in my opinion.

I think many teams would like to sign Beal during this offseason. However, it's unlikely he'll leave the Wizards, given that the team management wants to build a franchise around him. By the way, there are already rumors that the Wizards may offer Beal a five-year contract estimated to be worth about $250 million. So if this is confirmed, then it will be clear why he decided to decline that $36.4 million contract option.

I'm also one of the people who are curious about what LA Lakers are going to do for next season. Lebron James must be really frustrated to have a poor season like this. He did his best and he is still very competitive now. He wants to be successful with every team he goes to. I know that they defeated Miami Heat 4-2 three years ago and became the champions. But they have been making really wrong moves about transfers. Westbrook shouldn't have any place in this team anymore. They need to bring a solid shooter to help Lebron James about carrying this team.

If Lakers don't take the necessary action about this I'm afraid Lebron James might even think of leaving the team. By the way he is waiting for his son to be drafted by a team actually to be able to play beside him before retiring.

I have also heard that Bradley Beal is going to decline his 36.4 million player option. And he is going to enter unrestricted free agency.
The money does look really good but I think he should wait and not think about money at this moment.

Miami Heat needs a good partner for Butler.
Butler is playing well right now and it is important that they find a player who will be able to play alongside Butler and complement each other very well. Someone who can be reliable.


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duke

Yup! I agree, Russell Westbrook would surely need to retire at some point if he is still inconsistent with his play and I think the Lakers would surely not need his service, not gonna lie, I never really like Russell Westbrook he sometimes tends to just do his triple-double and just focusing so much with that and forgets the real play in winning games, Anthony Davis is really needed and crucial to the team, I think what the Lakers lack is some good teammates that will focus in some defense and a great play to assist Lebron or Davis, the Lakers surely lack momentum


That is why the Warriors team is in good hands Steve Kerr not only showing potential in coaching but a good heart aswell, when shows respect and grieving for the mass shooting in Texas, and back on the game with the Dallas Mavericks,

Well Steve Kerr really is the sole coach for the Golden State Warriors but I think Joe Lacob's trust in his staff and coach was really important aswell it is not an easy task in giving financial support for the team as the owner of the Golden State Warriors, and on the night the Warriors won the Championship Coach Kerr give recognition to Bob Myers  in putting a great team I think every person that involves in developing the teams surely needs great salute, and respect,

Rumors of Bradley Beal declining his $36.4 million Wizard's contract option. Money wise he should take the money but if he wants a real shot at the championships then he can reject it and look for better teams. But maybe another decent team will offer him a good amount of money for a longer.

I kind of feel that Miami Heat becomes aggressive this free agency. They need another reliable player to partner with Butler. This is super necessary while Butler is still playing at his peak. It made me curious if the Miami Heat is willing to let go on Tyler Herro is better offer is in the table.     

That's the culture of the Lakes, they have a star player and they will give him what he wants.

They gave everything to Kobe when he was still playing, and now they are giving Lebron everything.
Lebron have won a championship with the Lakers already, the management are already happy with that, so they are giving him the hand to do what he wants.

I think this has been the tradition of Lakers though, if I remember correctly, Kobe also initiated Pau Gasol's move to LA and then make make Howard move somewhere else as they are not in a good relationship.

And I think Lebron has the same mentally even before joining the Lakers. But I would have to agree that this has to be change. The organizations need to take over the players and not the other way around as it will be a disaster.

This is what I do observe too on which there are not so popular  players but when tied up with super stars then they do really shine or having that good player development which do really able to play their role well which do really contribute in overall performance of the team.We don't need about being powerhouse team and we've seen the results for this one which is something not really that good to look at or doesn't really able to reach into finals or have end up on bad standing
That's why they should really be that mindful on picking when new drafts or roster kicks in.

Maybe Lakers should stop taking advice to Bron on whose player they will acquire because he is the one who's choosing his teammates and the reason why Lakers loss a lot of valuable young players such as Ball, Ingram and Kuzma in exchange for veteran layers that Bron preferred to build his dream line-up.

Lakers failed big time this year because of Anthony Davis absence and there supposed to be star players that didn't perform properly there respective role. I do agree that trading Davis will be a good idea since he was always injured every season. Maybe they start developing young players again to make sure they will have a good organic roster in the long run like Boston and Warriors did.

Lakers management needs to review all the possibilities before signing or trading anyone,

the league is no longer the same super team is not composed of paper players but those role players which mostly undrafted
or just come out from nowhere but provide decent performances.

In terms of trading Davis, it's wise for the team to let him go while he still has a big value. Let LeBron finished his contract
and whatever decision he wants after letting him decide.

Kyrie left because he wants to be the main man on the Cavs team, he went to Boston thinking he could be the main man over there, but no, Brown and Tatum has already been 2 of the best Boston by the time. Kyrie had an attitude problem, If he have overcome that character and became matured enough to win another ring, I guess LeBron and him could get along well again just like how they bear the 73-9 GSW.
And, it does really make sense if the Lakers would trader Davis coz he is most likely to get injured again and miss more than half of the season. worse the whole season.

I think that they can tweak Poole's contract, so perhaps they can do that and I'm sure Jordan is willing to have that kind of salary or even less just to stay with the winning Warriors. He has learned a lot from Steph throughout his journey. And even Draymond touch base on the organizations itself.And says that even though the players bring the glory, still up to the management and the their owner or president and whoever is on top to get this player on the same page, regardless of their salary.

They can make that amount since they are back again in the hype. The team owner is willing to pay that, as they are receiving a good amount

of support from the fans all over the world, I mean the merchant and advertisement really doing great for this franchise, with the talent

they've got right now, they can make more world champion crown,.

I don't have any idea with how the salary but I remember how low Curry being underpaid before and with that same basis, maybe

they wanted to make sure that they've got Poole for a much longer period, unless the young star decides to leave.

Kyrie does not want to serve a master, in Cleveland, it was Lebron who is their master so he choose to part ways and be a king of the team he is playing. Playing with Durant, I think they don't have a problem as Durant is not like Lebron who wants attraction, or be treated like a king. Unfortunately, the tandem of Durant and Irving does not work because of the team's lack of defense, so maybe that is something they need to fix first, and maybe changing coach is the best idea. 

If their aim is to get another ring together then why not? I think Lebron has experimented with a lot of Alpha as well in the past (with Miami) and then Kyrie in Cleveland and also with Davis in Lakers.

And I think they have matured already, Kyrie needs someone like Lebron or Durant (Nets) to win another ring for him. He was a disaster in Celtics when he tries to become the Alpha. He needs someone that can compensated and play with him, he can't do it alone.

Correct. I think it will all change mid-season if they won't see good results after preserving the roster and paying the luxury tax. They may cut down some of them if they will give them problems. As for profit, I also think even at around 500m they can still make some with their advertisements and item sales.
Also, from the looks of Lacob and Guber during the Warriors parade interview, they don't look like they are going to give up any player soon.

Jordan Poole's hard work has now paid off. Is that legal though? From $3.9M to 25M? Change of contract? I am not familiar with this type of details.

Yes he helped Lebron to get one championship but what matters now is the future of the team and with that said, I think it would be better if they will find another younger center that has a potential instead of staying with Davis because it is a big risk considering how injury-prone he is. We don't know what is the future of Davis with the team and I don't also think that there are any teams interested in getting him.

With Westbrook, I don't know but I'm kinda optimistic about him and I believe that he will be better this upcoming season than he was last season. With the new coach, a huge adjustments will be made and it will help the team (hope so).

Just hours ago, I saw on a Facebook Page (NBA Buzz) that the Lakers are planning to trade Westbrook, THT and 2026 first round pick to Malcolm Brogdon. The Pacers declined on it. Any thoughts about this proposed trade?