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Back in Feb
Originally Posted by cyberx
Derozan to Lakers is also extremely probable this summer
http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=272275&page=20
"He's enjoying his last days in Toronto because he'll leaving for Los Angeles in a few months anyways," said Smith of DeRozan.
Stephen A. Smith: DeMar DeRozan Leaving Raptors For L.A. In Offseason - RealGM Wiretap
Back in Feb
Originally Posted by cyberx
Derozan to Lakers is also extremely probable this summer
http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=272275&page=20
So i guess Lakers are getting Durant as well since Stephen A Smith said so.
O Mitch...
There have been reports linking DeRozan to the Lakers prior to this.
Why would he leave a 2 seed for a no seed?
Same with Love, Wesbrook and Durant none have proven true or seem likely.
For the fact he is from Compton, went to USC, play in LA with the Lakers maxing out another player.
Do it mitch.
There’s mutual interest between DeRozan and Los Angeles. After the Lakers played the Raptors during December in Toronto, DeRozan gifted Bryant with a custom shoe. Last week, DeRozan debuted the new “Achilles Heel” Kobe 11 shoe on the floor during a Raptors game.
Even though he said he'd like to play for the Raptors his whole career, there would be too much money left on the table to not at least test the market. High-profile teams, including the Lakers and Nets, reportedly covet the dominant scorer and are willing to spend the money.
http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/los-angeles-lakers-demar-derozan-toronto-raptors-contract-kobe-bryant-011216
It doesn't mean much. Kevin Love had UCLA ties too. He'll make more money staying in T-Dot and he's in a better situation there, zero chance he'll sign with the Lakers.
They also have Clarkson who can put up Derozan #'s for way less money. If anything, I can see them going after Whiteside pretty hard since he's UFA.
My dude Cyberx doesn't put it out there because it's not true. He works for an agent in LA, and is where Sam Amick goes to for his sources. So you don't have to believe me. DeRozan will be a Laker though.
I believe that the Lakers will throw an offer sheet, but I don't believe Derozan has made up his mind he'll go to the Lakers. The Lakers have nothing to offer other than money right now.
To be fair to Stephen A, he did say before LeBron left Cleveland he was going to Miami, then predicted he would leave to go home when absolutely no one said LeBron would leave another team. So it's not like he doesn't hear players talk.
Hassan Whiteside is another Laker target, btw. So it's not like they would have nothing to offer, especially with the a top 3 Rookie.
DeRozan would make the Lakers a wonderful middle of the road team. I can support that.
Durant will go to LAL or DC. It's no secret. Maybe a Chicago could fly in under the radar.
Same reason Kobe took money over winning - money. He gets a chance to live in LA, with no pressure any more to win since the franchise is in the dumps and gets to mega cash in.
Sure, there are a lot of variables, but there is obviously smoke here. But it makes sense. LA has lost it's mojo for the past 3-4 years on attracting the top FA's. They aren't seemingly getting Durant/Lebron types, so moving on to the next tier (DeRozan, Whiteside, etc..) makes perfect sense. They have to sign someone.
Kupchak said himself they don't have time to just rebuild strictly through the draft. Which makes sense with what you are saying.
this. By the time we are a #2 seed in the west Derozan will be way past his prime ...
They do eventually.
But it would be smart to wait for a Superfriends level team-up rather than blowing max money on those guys.
I still argue despite his flaws... the best use of resources is throwing the sink at Barnes. Sure, they could match and if they do their team will be locked as is and they will probably lose guys and have to replace them with ring chasers which can doesn't always work. Plus the Curry extension looms.
Barnes still has upside and even if he never realizes his full potential he can shoot and defend. if you keep the pick you can always trade Randle if you lose the pick Barnes Randle Clarkson and Druss is not bad core. Clarkson need to be a combo backup guard and Randle probably cant be a starter longterm until he improves his jumper.
Bottomline chasing big money free agents not named durant/LeBron/Westbrook is silly to me.
Aldridge is one of the few not super duper star FA's that has (so far) proved to be worth signing to a max.
Lakers need defenders in the worst way.
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