The Official Los Angeles Lakers Thread

[nate]

I think 8th is probably the ceiling.  More than likely they finish around 10th.

[Richard]

And the next Coach scapegoat of the Lakers will be Byron Scott.

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/source--lakers-offer-coaching-job-byron-scott-190346912.html

Edited July 25, 2014 by Richard

[xboom28x]

Some dimwit on facebook posted on the Lakers article about the signing of Wesley Johnson states that this season is for the real and true fans. So I guess that isn't just an Angelswin thing.

[Tank]

Some dimwit on facebook posted on the Lakers article about the signing of Wesley Johnson states that this season is for the real and true fans. So I guess that isn't just an Angelswin thing.

 

wesley johnson = randy wynn on lakerswin.com

[Punk]

NBA schedule is out.

 

Lakers will play the Rockets opening night at Staples and they will play in Chicago on Xmas Day.

Edited August 13, 2014 by CM Punk

[xboom28x]

lol @ NBA for thinking people care about a Lakers vs Dwight and Lakers vs Pau rematch.

[Jay]

People just want to see the Lakers lose and they won't be disappointed.

[xboom28x]

Nash hurt his back again.... carrying bags. This guy is a China doll. Cut his ass already.

[tennischmp]

He needs to get checked into a nursing home. My grandma can carry bags without hurting her back

Edited October 16, 2014 by tennischmp

[Tank]

steve nash is going down as one of the worst free agent signings in sports history.

 

he's barely played more games as a laker than i have.

[tennischmp]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/235303/Steve-Nash-To-Miss-Entire-14-15-Season

[Lou]

steve nash is going down as one of the worst free agent signings in sports history.

 

he's barely played more games as a laker than i have.

 

even worse - it was a sign and trade deal where the Lakers gave up two 1st rd and two 2nd rd picks.

 

Lakers FO is a joke

[xboom28x]

At least the Lakers got something for Kwame Brown. Nash was a f-ing waste

[HaloMilliVanilli]

Hindsight is 20/20.  Yeah, I hate the trade now.  When they did the deal, though, we thought he'd be throwing lobs to Dwight Howard and getting easier buckets and taking away some ballhandling responsibilities from Kobe.  Unfortunately, the absolute worst case scenario ensued.  Maybe if we get lucky, someone will want his expiring contract.  Unlikely though.

[Hollyw00d]

The Nash trade was a reagins-level blunder. Maybe even worse.

[Jay]

Hindsight is 20/20.  Yeah, I hate the trade now.  When they did the deal, though, we thought he'd be throwing lobs to Dwight Howard and getting easier buckets and taking away some ballhandling responsibilities from Kobe.  Unfortunately, the absolute worst case scenario ensued.  Maybe if we get lucky, someone will want his expiring contract.  Unlikely though.

 

Nash's great career is probably over.  I admit I had high hopes for Kobe/Howard/Nash/Pau in a D'Antoni offense but it didn't work out for the Lakers.  

 

Front office won't be the same without Dr. Buss.

[xboom28x]

I thought the Lakers had a chance to have one good year, the first year, when they acquired Nash. I knew he wouldn't last the length of the contract. His back issues have been well documented throughout his entire career. Eventually, it was going to catch up to him. What a waste. I hope the Lakers don't do anything stupid like trade his expiring contract. I don't want another Boozer on this roster eating up cap money.

[Stradling]

Boozer is like $3 million against the cap and only for this year, a transition year. Outside of Nash they have one bad contract, it just happens to be their best player who isn't going anywhere.

[xboom28x]

But to trade an expiring contract, it usually only nets you an overpaid player with multiple years remaining on the deal. No one trades young up and coming talent for an expiring contract.

[xboom28x]

Also, after the new TV deal, teams will have more money and a lesser need to trade for expiring contracts.

[nate]

Nash trade is an absolute nightmare.  I hope the Lakers tank and get a protected pick.

[tennischmp]

Boozer is like $3 million against the cap and only for this year, a transition year. Outside of Nash they have one bad contract, it just happens to be their best player who isn't going anywhere.

Until Kobe is off the books(or isn't making 24 per a year) every year will be a transition year. Oh and next year will be a transition year too.

 

The worst part is that they won't be bad enough to get the protected pick next year

[nate]

By the way did everyone catch the ESPN OTL piece about how Kobe has sabotaged the Lakers.  It was a great read and exactly what I suspected.  Re-signing him was such a bad call.

[HaloMilliVanilli]

And you know Nash isn't giving up the $9+ million he's owed this season.  Oh well, maybe Jordan Clarkson will get more time now.

[HaloMilliVanilli]

By the way....Julius Randle is an absolute beast. We really lucky out getting him at #7.