Lakers are looking to upgrade bench

[j.dizzle]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/chris_mannix/01/18/rankings/index.html

yeaaaaaaa budddddy go get something good Mitch!

[hater]

of course they are. The Lakers office knows this team has no chance at a reapeat with the current roster. (unlike the legions of their delusional fans)

[j.dizzle]

nah when they're all healthy they can easily win a title but some insurance if an injury occurs is always a good thing.

[lefty]

But.....but....... Shanon Brown is more than a dunker

[hater]

nah when they're all healthy and the Celtics and Spurs are not they can easily win a title but some insurance if an injury occurs is always a good thing.

fixed

[Allanon]

Adam Morrison for Jamal Crawford.

Do it Mitch.

[TheMACHINE]

of course they are. The Lakers office knows this team has no chance at a reapeat with the current roster. (unlike the legions of their delusional fans)

no chance? Who else has a chance?

[ffadicted]

Collusion time in 3...2...1....

[Andrew Bynum]

But.....but....... Shanon Brown is more than a dunker


Collusion time in 3...2...1....

:lmao Butthurt Spurfans.

[21_Blessings]

of course they are. The Lakers office knows this team has no chance at a reapeat with the current roster. (unlike the legions of their delusional fans)

Funny coming from a fanbase that can't even beat the Mavericks in the playoffs yet still considers themselves contenders.

[TheMACHINE]

Collusion time in 3...2...1....

and as a Lakers fan, I'm all for it! Do it West!

[badfish22]

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[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

My favorite Lakers fans are the ones who don't really give a shit about any "collusion" that went on since it helped their team win. I don't think there's a single fan out there who wouldn't approve of his team pulling off some kind of trade like that.

[TheMACHINE]

and as a Lakers fan, I'm all for it! Do it West!




My favorite Lakers fans are the ones who don't really give a shit about any "collusion" that went on since it helped their team win. I don't think there's a single fan out there who wouldn't approve of his team pulling off some kind of trade like that.

DuncanownsKobe just admited im one of his favorites. :toast

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

DuncanownsKobe just admited im one of his favorites. :toast


Sure, I'm just saying there's really nothing butthurt fans can say when you give that response you just quoted. I'm not afraid to admit I'd be all for Vinny Del Negro trading Derrik Rose for Leandro Barbosa and so it's cool at least some Lakers fans admit they don't really care how LA got Pau Gasol.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

I also don't think it was that unfair a trade, I'm sure Memphis doesn't either given how they replaced Pau with Z-Bo who's playing better than Pau ever did on Memphis.

[TheMACHINE]

Sure, I'm just saying there's really nothing butthurt fans can say when you give that response you just quoted. I'm not afraid to admit I'd be all for Vinny Del Negro trading Derrik Rose for Leandro Barbosa and so it's cool at least some Lakers fans admit they don't really care how LA got Pau Gasol.

"Collusion" is just another way of saying "Social Networking" lol

[TheMACHINE]

I also don't think it was that unfair a trade, I'm sure Memphis doesn't either given how they replaced Pau with Z-Bo who's playing better than Pau ever did on Memphis.

Hmmm...Sasha for Z-Bo?

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Hmmm...Sasha for Z-Bo?


Salaries don't work you'd need to throw in Walton and Ammo :lol

[I. Hustle]

This just in the Lakers have traded Sasha and Shannon for Dwayne Wade. The commish allowed this because they both have girl names.

[The Gemini Method]

Dwyane Wade...not Dwayne get it right yo... ;)

[TheMACHINE]

Salaries don't work you'd need to throw in Walton and Ammo :lol

even better.

[TheManFromAcme]

This just in the Lakers have traded Sasha and Shannon for Dwayne Wade. The commish allowed this because they both have girl names.

:rollin

[ffadicted]

and as a Lakers fan, I'm all for it! Do it West!

lol I don't blame you

[The Gemini Method]

I'm curious to know how many posters here even knew what collusion was pre-2008...

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

The Nuggets current bench would kill the Lakers bench (see 43-16 bench owning late last year )

Lakers better do something or else they are nothing but a first round upset waiting to happen :toast

[TheMACHINE]

The Nuggets current bench would kill the Lakers bench (see 43-16 bench owning late last year )

Lakers better do something or else they are nothing but a first round upset waiting to happen :toast

Word is Devin Harris is on the block and the Lakers are all up in that. :downspin:

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Word is Devin Harris is on the block and the Lakers are all up in that. :downspin:

:lol

Need someone to try and keep up with Ty LAWESOME :smokin

[TheMACHINE]

:lol

Need someone to try and keep up with Ty LAWESOME :smokin

:hat

[Killakobe81]

The Nuggets current bench would kill the Lakers bench (see 43-16 bench owning late last year )

Lakers better do something or else they are nothing but a first round upset waiting to happen :toast

Oh come, come now ...you don't REALLY believe that? Do you?
And trade or no trade we have a "shot" to win ...Kobe's finger concerns me more than the bench they are not great but we dont need great with the talent we have ...plus Odom on the bench makes it decent ...

In regards to Gasol count me in the who cares about collusion crew, plus Marc Gasol (though no Pau) ... is a top 10 center even if he is in the bottom 10 Pau is a top 5 PF, but has much tougher comp at his position ...

Plus all the Lakerts only won do to injury stuff is whiny baby noise Lakers could argue the same about 2008 ... the 80's 3 peat etc, etc.

Injuries are part of the game and only losers make excuses. Kobe is making none. Suns could argue Sten "colluted" to sit down Amare 3 years ago ....

[Donkeybong]

Word is Devin Harris is on the block and the Lakers are all up in that. :downspin:

Devin Harris would be great for us. Farmar and Morrison would probably be in the deal. Wouldnt want to give up Shannon though. Would be willing to part with Vujacic and Powell.

[TheMACHINE]

Devin Harris would be great for us. Farmar and Morrison would probably be in the deal. Wouldnt want to give up Shannon though. Would be willing to part with Vujacic and Powell.

but if they do want Shannon....bye bye.

[21_Blessings]

Yeah I'm totally cool with a Harris/Farmar pg rotation.

[ffadicted]

What would lakeshow give up for harris? It's impossible

[bostonguy]

I made a bet with my Lakers buddy that the Lakers will stand pat and not make any trades that will improve their bench. The loser covers that persons bar tab for an entire evening. I like my chances.

[21_Blessings]

What would lakeshow give up for harris? It's impossible

Morrison expiring + Brown or Farmar and some cash/picks perhaps.

[TheManFromAcme]

My exact thoughts 21....

[ffadicted]

Morrison expiring + Brown or Farmar and some cash/picks perhaps.

Why would NJ do that though, they couple probably get a better deal for Harris I would think. Guy is an all-star having an off year

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Guy is an all-star having an off year


I agree New Jersey has no reason to do that trade, but Devin Harris is not an all star.

[21_Blessings]

Why would NJ do that though, they couple probably get a better deal for Harris I would think. Guy is an all-star having an off year

His contract for one. If it's not just an off year his contract becomes one of the worst in the NBA.

[LakeShow]

I just can't see Dr. Buss adding another big contract. I can see them making a move with young players with little contracts rather than a 8-9 million dollar contract. I could be wrong and maybe I'm underestimating Dr. Buss's commitment to titles.

I like a trade to the Wizards. They'll be dumping salaries.

Randy Foye and Andray Blatche for Farmer and Morison.

Do it Mitch!

[Johnny RIngo]

His contract for one. If it's not just an off year his contract becomes one of the worst in the NBA.

His contract is actually pretty solid for a player with his ability. And if the Nets really wanted to do a salary dump they can probably find a better trading partner than LA.

[milkshakeballa]

Brook Lopez/D Harris

for

Bynum/Ammo/Farmar


:downspin::downspin::downspin::downspin::downspin: :downspin::downspin:


Would Laker fans do this???? What does the General NBA forum think about this?

[TheMACHINE]

Brook Lopez/D Harris

for

Bynum/Ammo/Farmar


:downspin::downspin::downspin::downspin::downspin: :downspin::downspin:


Would Laker fans do this???? What does the General NBA forum think about this?

of course Lakers fans would do this...sheesh.

[milkshakeballa]

of course Lakers fans would do this...sheesh.

lmao you sure ALL laker fans would??

there are some dumb motherfuckers on this board let me tell you....


:toast:toast to you for seeing the light though my friend

[antgomez2009]

:lmao Butthurt Spurfans.


Good deal lakers! they do need to upgrade that bench though, starting Five will get worn out come playoff time!

It would be interesting to see who they pick up!!

All in all, Adam morrison is straight garbage! If you hate on that, then you just dont know basketball my friends!

[antgomez2009]

I just can't see Dr. Buss adding another big contract. I can see them making a move with young players with little contracts rather than a 8-9 million dollar contract. I could be wrong and maybe I'm underestimating Dr. Buss's commitment to titles.

I like a trade to the Wizards. They'll be dumping salaries.

Randy Foye and Andray Blatche for Farmer and Morison.

Do it Mitch!


This Trade maakes no sense at all for the Wizards!!!

Only Laker fans will want help from another organization!!!!!!!! AGAIN!

[21_Blessings]

lmao you sure ALL laker fans would??



The Lakers wouldn't do it.

[milkshakeballa]

The Lakers wouldn't do it.

sons you disgust me

[RedsLakers24]

I Want Kirk Hinrich not Devin Harris

[LakeShow]

This Trade maakes no sense at all for the Wizards!!!

Only Laker fans will want help from another organization!!!!!!!! AGAIN!

You think?

It all depends on what direction the wizards chose to go. You have to assume that Arenas will be in Washington for a few years. No one is going to take that contract. So he's the starting point guard. Foye is expendable. Farmar would be good as a backup.

Blatche has already been fined by the club for conduct detrimental to the team, so he's not happy.

Morrison's contract could be used to acquire a very good player or if they just want to shave salary, they can.

Makes sense if you look at the big picture.

[iggypop123]

dr buss isnt confortable paying this much luxury tax. thats why i think he just wants morrison and fisher to expire next sesaon

[LakeShow]

dr buss isnt confortable paying this much luxury tax. thats why i think he just wants morrison and fisher to expire next sesaon

You might be right.

That's why I have my doubts that Dr. Buss would add another big contract.

[21_Blessings]

sons you disgust me

So the Lakers disgust you? Because they would not make that trade.

[21_Blessings]

I Want Kirk Hinrich

Kirk Hinrich literally sucks and he's overpaid by about 7 million.

[milkshakeballa]

So the Lakers disgust you? Because they would not make that trade.

Why do you think they would not????

[21_Blessings]

Why do you think they would not????

You do realize the Nets are 3 and 37, right? Bynum is clearly a better player than Lopez. Harris is really bad this year and he's owed 40 million.

Jimmy Buss = future owner. Bynum is his favorite son.

Like i said, the Lakers would never ever trade Bynum for Lopez. They aren't stupid.

[TheMACHINE]

Bynum might be better than Lopez, but Harris/Lopez is better then Bynum/Farmar

[Allanon]

Brook Lopez is a decent Center all things considered, but his numbers are a bit inflated since he prety much has the green light to shoot at any time.

Lopez has shot over 100 more shots than Bynum while averaging 4 more minutes this year as a #1/#2 option. Bynum averages alot fewer shots as the #4 option but is only 3 points behind.

I've never understood why this dude Hinrich gets so much love. He's being paid $9 million for 10 points and 4 assists. Add on to this that Hinrich has never played a full 82 games.

Meanwhile, Lamar gets trashed for putting up 10 points, 10 rbds, 4 assists on a $7 million salary.

[21_Blessings]

Harris/Lopez is better then Bynum/Farmar

Not this season they aren't. Harris has been TERRIBLE. Again, you do realize the nets are 3-38, right?

I liked Harris last year and he would fit in great with the Lakers if you don't care about 3pt shooting (Phil does). But he isn't worth 8-9 million dollars. Bynum on ther other hand has played the 3rd most minutes on the Lakers this season and they have the #1 defensive rating in the NBA.

Lopez would be a downgrade and Harris isn't good enough to justify trading Andrew for him. Not when he could be got with an expiring + Farmar.


edit: The Nets are shopping Harris because they realized they overpaid by about 20 million.

[The Gemini Method]

Haha...It's like we're the Yankees of the NBA...that both disgusts me and intrigues me at the very same moment.

[Baseline]

What would lakeshow give up for harris? It's impossible

Nothing is impossible.

Reference: The Pau Gasol Trade

If David Stern wants Devin Harris in LA, he'll make it happen. Even if he has to pull an all-nighter and re-write the NBA rulebook.

[TheMACHINE]

Nothing is impossible.

Reference: The Pau Gasol Trade

If David Stern wants Devin Harris in LA, he'll make it happen. Even if he has to pull an all-nighter and re-write the NBA rulebook.

Why you bringing up David Stern? Its Jerry West that made it happen.

[21_Blessings]

Spurs fan can't even get their collusion stories straight.

LMAO @ Donaghy rigging gm 3, Amare suspension and getting Dick for nothing

[IronMexican]

I wouldn't trade Bynum for Harris and Lopez straight up.

[21_Blessings]

I wouldn't trade Bynum for Harris and Lopez straight up.

:chestbump