He had an ankle injury. Nothing broken. Missed last 33 games. I’m thinking he just didn’t want to injure it worse playing for nothing. But 12 mil a year for next 3 years. Be a great back up SF. With starting abilities in case of injuries. 3&D guy for sure. I’ve wanted him for a few years. But if you get him you center is not gonna be a 20 mil guy
How would you spend the Kings $35 million cap space this summer?
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It's very possible that the Kings and the Lakers are going to be competing for some of the same FAs. Corey Joseph is an example. The Lakers need a ball handler other than James, one that can shoot outside and play defense. Joseph would be perfect for them. He also would be perfect for the Kings, but in a sub role. And then there is the center position. With no center other than Wagner, the Lakers will be looking for a starting center, which puts the Lakers and the Kings as direct competitors. If the Kings can manage to sign one or two guys that the Lakers want, it could be a twofer for the Kings because it will hinder the Lakers. But it could also be bad for the Kings if the Lakers can sign one or two guys that the Kings want. The Lakers need to add two starters and probably four legit subs to fill out their roster. The Kings don't need as many new players and can pay more per player. The Kings have the $, but the Lakers will hold out the promise to free agents that they can get a ring, but need to play for next to nothing. It will be interesting to see how it all works out.
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
about 6 minutes ago
Oklahoma City has increased its efforts this afternoon to shed salary along with the No. 21 pick en route to dodging luxury tax, league sources say. Steven Adams, Andre Roberson, Dennis Schroeder all very available at the moment.
I still think getting Schroeder for Yogi costs 12.35m cap space and 21st pick gets us a Backup PG and a Backup SF wing in Draft
20m Barnes,12m this deal and still have money for a starting C
Why give a 2nd away to Knicks for Frank when we can get PG and a 1st rd from OKC
about 6 minutes ago
Oklahoma City has increased its efforts this afternoon to shed salary along with the No. 21 pick en route to dodging luxury tax, league sources say. Steven Adams, Andre Roberson, Dennis Schroeder all very available at the moment.
I still think getting Schroeder for Yogi costs 12.35m cap space and 21st pick gets us a Backup PG and a Backup SF wing in Draft
20m Barnes,12m this deal and still have money for a starting C
Why give a 2nd away to Knicks for Frank when we can get PG and a 1st rd from OKC
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Plus lots of possible talent at 21
Little,Claxton,Johnson,BolBol,Kabengle showing 18 to 23 in newest SI Mock
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Little,Claxton,Johnson,BolBol,Kabengle showing 18 to 23 in newest SI Mock
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yeah, i think we could be really good partners with them too, especially since we can S&T them WCS for Adams as a replacement. Adams only 2 years left on his deal is absolutely perfect for our contract situation and Giles and Bagley get a defensive mentor. I'd take PPat on too if they wanted for them to shed more cap.
Something like:
WCS (10-12 mil)+47 for Adams+Ppat+21
Something like:
WCS (10-12 mil)+47 for Adams+Ppat+21
I agree with you. However, this may be a situation that the perception is the reality, and with media going whole-hog on the Lakers they may get some players that are willing to play for much less. If I'm a competitor of the Lakers I'm talking about LBJ's age, Anthony Davis's injury history, and that it's an "impossible dream" to get six legit players signed for such little money. I also mention as an aside that Cousins made a deal with the Warriors totally expecting to get a ring under circumstances much more favorable than the Lakers' circumstances and now he's one year older, no ring, and no big money.
For the simple reason Cousins wasn't ring chasing IMO. He went to a team for a year when a lot of GMs wouldn't touch him because of the questions regarding his ability to return to full strength. I don't think his situation was in any way similar to guys who are healthy and obviously just looking for the jewelry.
Having said that, I do agree that some FAs will need to look long and hard at the potential of the Lakers (even with LBJ and AD) to get past a lot of strong Western teams. Maybe it's just me, but I refuse to believe those two will be the magic bullets. The Lakers FO will find a way to really muck it up - even more than they already have.
Having said that, I do agree that some FAs will need to look long and hard at the potential of the Lakers (even with LBJ and AD) to get past a lot of strong Western teams. Maybe it's just me, but I refuse to believe those two will be the magic bullets. The Lakers FO will find a way to really muck it up - even more than they already have.