Shams: Lakers discuss Kuzma for Buddy deal

[NewArena]

I guess in this case Monte should've stopped the Lakers from wanting Russ or something

Now people are just wiping their dirty feet on the Kings. Look the rep is well earned but the Kings even under Vlade weren't THIS erratic lol.

What are you even talking about

 

[Tetsujin]

Yes, Schroder wanted out of LA because he wants to have the ball in his hands and be a lead guard and couldn't do that because of LeBron, but he'd be happy to be a backup to De'Aarron Fox in Sacramento?

Not just that but we also have Tyrese and Wright on the roster

 

[TaxMan]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1420872144628637700

I get the feeling the Lakers wouldn't part with the 22nd pick in the Buddy deal and that was maybe a sticking point for Monte..... or as others have speculated, maybe LeBron just "chose" Russ.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1420871876146962432

 

[funkykingston]

Not just that but we also have Tyrese and Wright on the roster

Honestly I like the Kings guard rotation with or without Buddy. Fox & Hali with Wright and Davis (if resigned) is very solid. If Buddy isn't dealt and Davis gets a strong FA offer then you likely let him go and Hield is a sixth man again.

But the idea of an $18 million/year backup for Fox when this team needs wings and potentially a starting center makes zero sense.

 

[TaxMan]

Honestly I like the Kings guard rotation with or without Buddy. Fox & Hali with Wright and Davis (if resigned) is very solid. If Buddy isn't dealt and Davis gets a strong FA offer then you likely let him go and Hield is a sixth man again.

But the idea of an $18 million/year backup for Fox when this team needs wings and potentially a starting center makes zero sense.

In an ideal world, Buddy as 6th man as great for the team, but unfortunately not acceptable for Buddy. Hard to quantify the negative value of Buddy's attitude when looking at potential trades.

 

[jiimbob]

Not just that but we also have Tyrese and Wright on the roster

yes, not a good fit. No reason now to accommodate the Lakers.
I still suspect either one of Buddy or Bagley will be moved and hopefully it brings back less salary.
I’ll be happy enough at the end of the day with a solid 9th, a shot at resigning Holmes and another promising young player via trade or adding another 1st.

 

[funkykingston]

In an ideal world, Buddy as 6th man as great for the team, but unfortunately not acceptable for Buddy. Hard to quantify the negative value of Buddy's attitude when looking at potential trades.

The team plays better with him coming off the bench. McNair is obviously trying to deal him but if Hield is still on the roster next year I don't know what else you do but make him the 6th man. You can't lose games just because Buddy will get his feelings hurt.

 

[joemama]

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
148 players have attempted 1,500+ three-pointers over the past decade. Of those 148 players, Buddy Hield ranks sixth in 3PT percentage (40.6%), behind only Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Kyle Korver, JJ Redick and Joe Harris. Of those 148, Russell Westbrook ranks dead last (31%)

 

[TaxMan]

The team plays better with him coming off the bench. McNair is obviously trying to deal him but if Hield is still on the roster next year I don't know what else you do but make him the 6th man. You can't lose games just because Buddy will get his feelings hurt.

Hey... I'm not disagreeing. Just noting there is definitely an element of addition by subtraction due to Buddy's attitude on this specific point.

 

[Sam0ah]

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
148 players have attempted 1,500+ three-pointers over the past decade. Of those 148 players, Buddy Hield ranks sixth in 3PT percentage (40.6%), behind only Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Kyle Korver, JJ Redick and Joe Harris. Of those 148, Russell Westbrook ranks dead last (31%)

Exactly.......Westbrook thing seems like posturing.......

 

[SacTownKid]

What are you even talking about

The fact that the Kings are crazy enough to send Buddy to the Lakers for another PG just because they apparently do dumb things. Otherwise why would Kings pay Shroeder 19 million a year?

 

[SacTownKid]

Exactly.......Westbrook thing seems like posturing.......

LeBron wants his superstar superteam. Buddy isn't that. Also remember he also desperately wanted Rondo who also didn't seem like a fit because he couldn't shoot. I'm not saying it's the right thing to do but it makes sense. The Bucks winning probably sent them over the edge on not needing to shoot. Problem being what happens when the Warriors come back healthy and the Nets bust out?

 

[joemama]

Jason Jones @mr_jasonjones
An interesting twist in all of this today is Lakers GM Rob Pelinka used to be Buddy Hield's agent.

 

[Sam0ah]

LeBron wants his superstar superteam. Buddy isn't that. Also remember he also desperately wanted Rondo who also didn't seem like a fit because he couldn't shoot. I'm not saying it's the right thing to do but it makes sense. The Bucks winning probably sent them over the edge on not needing to shoot. Problem being what happens when the Warriors come back healthy and the Nets bust out?

Everyone shoots 3pts well on that Bucks team except Giannis....

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1420881521964199942

 

[joemama]

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
This Lakers-Wizards stuff is all over the place. Woj just said could still involve the Kings.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1420882449094037504

So instead of the 22nd, we get the 15th pick? sure

 

[kb02]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1420882449094037504

So instead of the 22nd, we get the 15th pick? sure

Think this becomes a three to four team monster.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1420885344875130885

 

[SacTownKid]

Everyone shoots 3pts well on that Bucks team except Giannis....

There was a report about that being part of the interest because they abandoned the 3 when it came to crunch time. I think it's bogus but it makes sense I guess.

 

[LPKingsFan]

The fact that the Kings are crazy enough to send Buddy to the Lakers for another PG just because they apparently do dumb things. Otherwise why would Kings pay Shroeder 19 million a year?

That “fact” is just speculation from a random “Hoops Hype contributor” on Twitter, no? Or did I miss something?

 

[SacTownKid]

That “fact” is just speculation from a random “Hoops Hype contributor” on Twitter, no? Or did I miss something?

Uh, that was my whole point. Even the KANGZ wouldn't do it.

 

[LPKingsFan]

Uh, that was my whole point. Even the KANGZ wouldn't do it.

Ah, got it. Lot to keep up with today.

 

[sactowndog]

Man- you just know everything, don’t you? Glad we’ve got you on the inside to tell us exactly how it went down. Mr. Jump to conclusions over here…

Haha. I didn’t hear inside on this one. Just going by the same tweets we all heard but yeah I think Monte sucks. I also thinks Buddy sucks so was hoping for that trade.

 

[dude12]

Haha. I didn’t hear inside on this one. Just going by the same tweets we all heard but yeah I think Monte sucks. I also thinks Buddy sucks so was hoping for that trade.

Still bitter about Bogi I see.

 

[sactowndog]

Still bitter about Bogi I see.

Nah bitter about stupid short sighted front offices.

 

[SacTownKid]

Still bitter about Bogi I see.

In fairness that was a cluster F. Monte has done some things right, and blown some calls. It's just the way it is. Tonight means a lot because this might be the last shot the Kings have in a draft deep enough at 9 to add something useful.

 

[TaxMan]

In fairness that was a cluster F. Monte has done some things right, and blown some calls. It's just the way it is. Tonight means a lot because this might be the last shot the Kings have in a draft deep enough at 9 to add something useful.

Not sure why it needs to be characterized as a "cluster F". The Lakers apparently chose another option. The only reason it seems like chaos is because we have 24/7 twitter posts and rumor mills trying to generate traffic with constant updates and speculation.

 

[SacTownKid]

Not sure why it needs to be characterized as a "cluster F". The Lakers apparently chose another option. The only reason it seems like chaos is because we have 24/7 twitter posts and rumor mills trying to generate traffic with constant updates and speculation.

Things must be getting too packed around here. They were talking about the Bogdan deal I think.