Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 901. (Read 919059 times)

That would not help if it will be Davis that will be traded for him, Lakers are struggling without Davis, so you can tell that Davis is really the most important player on the team. If the trade will be on Westbrook, then for sure that will make the Lakers the championship team, and hopefully Westbrook will fit well with the Chicago Bulls.

Yeah, you might be right, those guys take a lot of time ball-hogging before they decide what play it will be. Isolation or if they cannot force it a kick-out pass that leads to a high turnover chance.
I would not recommend it too but I think the Lakers' management knows what they need.
Shooters, real ones, Zach Lavine actually is a good choice but I would not be risking a Davis trade for it, it's a stupid plan.
That might be the ending of this rumor. I just don't see it happening, for now. Let's see first the next rumor on who are the possible players that would be an interest to the Bulls.

Nets are becoming the team we hope they will, they are a super team and they are showing that to us. With a winning streak continuing, I would not be surprise if they will be in the number 1 spot in the East. Also, we have to noticed the 7ers as well, they are also in a winning streak with 7 wins already.

Yes! Bulls 3 wins in a row and I have hopes for play-offs spots again! Sure , it will be very hard for them to achieve it during the internal problems they are facing right now but some of the players really put up a hard work and they bring home victories.

Nets are on fire lately! Winning streak and and important victory against Bucks last night and it seems they won't stop anytime soon.

Well Rumor could also be true and with the impending opening windows for a trade I think there is a possibility about it, but right now all we can do is speculate, I think Zach LaVine is a fit addition to the Lakers, but Adding up Demar DeRozan would surely cause a huge problem with the salary pay and having to trade their best players surely Anthony Davis, but I think Anthony Davis is the real key to success for the Lakers, if they want to progress in a higher spot, and make it to the playoffs, they will be needing him, so I think Zach LeVine is a viable trade for now, but if they can get DeRozan without a casualty of handing over their big guns, I think it is a via trade for them and the Los Angeles Lakers could now be a more bigger threat for a lot of teams, which is I highly doubt to happen,


It was a close game and the Hornets are taking the pace and even got a beautiful spread but surely the Lakers were dominating the rebounds with Thomas Bryant and I think that factor was used against the Hornets and they got exposed with that, the Charlotte Hornets just really need Miles Bridge around, Russell Westbrick got 17 points, Austin Reeves got 20 points and Lebron James stacking 34 points in winning a close game against the Hornets and I think if they got Anthony Davis this game would be more difficult for the Hornets,

With how they are performing now, even reaching play-in still a big question, and AD is now out Lakers needs to have someone who can help them, someone who's a 2-way player that can really help.


Warriors can be a surprise, once both stars are available the winning chance is better
for them, Curry and Wiggins productions will help lifting them and make some good
winning streak.

Just watched Lakers / Hornets.   Charlotte has pieces but definitely missing Miles Bridges.  If they get Bridges back they will play much better but their center is not that good.   Lakers are basically LeBron and everyone else trying to get through the game. This team is miles away from the Showtime Lakers and also not the Kobe/Shaq teams that were must see tv.  It just looks like Lebron has to try so hard to win and this team could make the play in game but without AD truly healthy they might as well just tank and just start over.

Obviously, even the East are stack up, but what I meant is that if their position is around 8-12 spots, then every game is very crucial specially entering the playoffs.

So as early as this time, they really need to get their act together to at least move up in the position wherein they will not get into the play-in because it's going to be a do or die for them. But with Davis out and the rest of the roster are just performing so-so or below expectations, then chances are they will not going to be in the play-in.

Warriors case could be different though, they could be stack up, but they are not clicking, Wiggins and Curry is injured. Their second unit is not as good as last year.

Pretty sure they got that ring during the short covid season. Had it been a full season, the Lakers likely wouldn't have won a ring at all. The need better ownership now that Jerry Buss is gone. His daughter is clueless.

I think we have to look at it overall, yes they did a great job when the acquire Lebron and AD and won a ring. But it seems that Rob Pelinka is doing a worst job as GM. Got WB but then experience the worst season since winning a ring.

And till this year, they didn't acquire good enough players, the best they do is get Pat Beverly? yeah that was a good.

So we should look at the head office because that's where it started.

It's more of what the Lakers can offer if they are willing to trade for DeRozan, they obviously doesn't want their future picks as they denied it during the Westbrook drama before the start of the season. AD? prone to injuries, WB? past his prime already, so not sure who will be Lakers leverage if they are going to sit down and talk with the Bulls.

So for now, I would say that it's out of the talks for now, both could remain a Bull for the next year or so, unfortunately.

DeRozan is likely the one to be traded here and I think there's nothing wrong if he wants to be traded on Lakers or any other team, isn't this superstar are trying to do? They want to be traded wherever they want. I think it's early to tell if they will do good or not at this point but I've seen DeRozan and LeBron playing in the Drew League together and it's not that bad.

Funny to say, but we might see one of them out from the Bulls jersey. I can understand your point with DeRozan as he is old, and he really wanted to have that ring but moving to Lakers?

I'm not sure if how he can help if the trade will be for Davis. Thinking about seeing him,WB and LeBron all
are players who need to hold the ball and create space to make a good basket. I can't see any good chemistry
playing them all together.

Dejavu Kyrie and KD drama.   Same issue, both want out. Could it be the coaching staff or the management?
DeRozan is getting older, he wants that championship badly and as fast as he can, but in LaVine's case is hard to understand. He had become the face of the Chicago Bulls and it's going to be difficult to see him in new jersey.
I thought the Bulls were doing great with so many good roleplayers addition. But after their guard Lonzo Ball is injured every piece of the puzzle seems to be falling. Still no timeline for his return.
This might become a 3 way team deal if ever the Lakers do want AD to be traded while another team wants to rebuild using him.

I'm afraid you are right. It actually hurts me little bit to see them b.tt of the jokes these days. When I grew up they were respected and Kobe alone carried the team with some kind of dignity as much as possible, even when they lose a lot. And without AD, they are almost nothing compared to the old days. I strongly believe Lebron should find himself a new team where he can achieve the rest of his goals and Lakers should start the rebuilding asap. Lebron's situation is getting more and more interesting everyday. No matter how many news or posts in here about Bronny and him, I can't believe that is a genuine goal of his. I think he should retire when he is still respected, should not be too late for that.

Celtics will be just fine, and I'm a knick fan it hurts me to say this but they will be a top 3 team in the East so long as they run out Tatum and jaylen brown for the foreseeable future.  I can easily see them going to at least the eastern conference finals.  They are built to win myltigame series.

Yes, you are right!
Honestly I don't understand what's going on with the Lakers, it's unfortunate!
With the roster that the Lakers have, I have no doubt that they have the ability to be one of the best teams in the league, including being champions of the season.

But something is happening that not even the players or the team can solve, I don't know if it's some players' ego, lack of chemistry between the team, the staff, or something like that.

I performed some analysis on the game statistics of the Lakers against the Kings.
The lack that AD makes on the team is clear!

Sabonis got 21 rebounds in that game, I know it was his credit, but if AD was playing, I believe that number would be less.

Lakers got only 5 offensive rebounds, already the Kings got twice, 10 offensive rebounds!

LJ can't carry the Lakers on his back like he did in Cleveland...

It will take big changes to the team (or not) so that the Lakers don't sink further and make the situation worse!

Lakers are a tire fire and need to get rid of anyone they can and start a rebuild. They are an embarrassment to Los Angeles honestly. Seems like it's where veterans go to die. Lakers in the 80's were excitement, same for the 90's and the early 2000's. Now they're a joke.

Wow, I confess I didn't know that! Thank you for this information
I even imagine this could happen...
I speculate that LeBron James will retire on his hometown team (Cavs) and he will do anything to get Bronny drafted to the Cavaliers after that, maybe 1 or 2 seasons playing together (LJ + Bronny), possibly LeBron will retire.
And I also don't doubt that by then Bryce will also be drafted to the NBA, lately he's been performing very well and he's grown a lot lately.
Well, this is just speculation on my part.

Changing the topic of conversation...

Unfortunately AD was injured again, and will be away for a indetermined time...
Guys, what do you think about this? Even without AD, will the Lakers have a chance to stand out in the regular season and go to the playoffs?

Lakers will face the Hornets, I believe it will be an easy game for the Lakers, but I have no doubt that AD will be greatly absence for his team

With the Lakers, expect them to tank and continue losing their games without Davis, the chance of winning is slim when Davis is out
as we see LeBron don't have the role players to step up and give him the lift that he needs.

With how the West side upgrade their respective squad, it's a tough competition to place your team to the next round
unless they will come up with a good plan and the role players give something for the team.