Lakers believe they have deal in principle for Bynum to Minny

[Riddler]

**BREAKING NBA NEWS**Source: Lakers believe they have a deal in principle that will net them the #2 pick - Bynum & pieces going back

2 hours ago (http://twitter.com/#!/incarceratedbob/status/83295106383364096)

**BREAKING NBA NEWS**Source: Lakers front office believes deal is wrapped up for #2 pick / Timberwolves owner still must approve it #WeWait (http://twitter.com/#!/search?q=%23WeWait)

2 hours ago (http://twitter.com/#!/incarceratedbob/status/83295491420467200)

http://twitter.com/#!/incarceratedbob

[FkLA]

I really hope this goes through...

[IronMaxipad]

wat

[DPG21920]

Is this guy ever right?

[John Basedow]

Is this guy ever right?

Unfortunately, yes.

[John Basedow]

If this really is legit, then I'm all for it as long as Howard's wearing purple and gold by 2013

[Nathan89]

I really hope this goes through...

This.

:elephant

[DPG21920]

"Lebron will be a knick"

"Cliff Lee will stay in Texas"

He just says random stuff and some of it sticks.

[lefty]

Unfortunately, yes.
90% of the time, he is

He is lucky though, he just throws stuff out there

[ohmwrecker]

Bynum seems like the kind of guy who is really going chunk out living in Minneapolis.

[lefty]

Why would the Wolves do that anyway? :lmao

It's not like Jerry West is working for them

[Halberto]

I hope they get Ricky Rubio

[IronMaxipad]

Sons lakersground just died. :lmao

edit: nvm back up now

[DPG21920]

It's a great deal for the Wolves IMO. There is no question the Bynum when healthy is a beast. Sure the health is a question mark, but I'll take my chances with a young proven beast with some concerns than a dicey watered down draft.

[pass1st]

Is this a prediction or inside information?

[John Basedow]

It's a great deal for the Wolves IMO. There is no question the Bynum when healthy is a beast. Sure the health is a question mark, but I'll take my chances with a young proven beast with some concerns than a dicey watered down draft.

It's about cap space for next year, imho. D-Will will replace Odom (eventually) and Howard will replace Bynum (come 2013). This would be perfect. Youth and an even better upgrade at the 5. The Lakers are still interested in Felton too, who has one year remaining on his 7.5 mil deal.

2013 starters:

Felton
Bryant
Artest (he's probably gone by then, though)
Gasol
Howard

D-Will as 6th man


I feel like masturbating

[lefty]

It's about cap space for next year, imho. D-Will will replace Odom (eventually) and Howard will replace Bynum (come 2013). This would be perfect. Youth and an even better upgrade at the 5. The Lakers are still interested in Felton too, who has one year remaining on his 7.5 mil deal.

2013 starters:

Felton
Bryant
Artest (he's probably gone by then, though)
Gasol
Howard

D-Will as 6th man


I feel like masturbating
:wow

[IronMaxipad]

It's about cap space for next year, imho. D-Will will replace Odom (eventually) and Howard will replace Bynum (come 2013). This would be perfect. Youth and an even better upgrade at the 5. The Lakers are still interested in Felton too, who has one year remaining on his 7.5 mil deal.

2013 starters:

Felton
Bryant
Artest (he's probably gone by then, though)
Gasol
Howard

D-Will as 6th man


I feel like masturbating

http://i.imgur.com/rh2rR.gif

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

That guy saying the Lakers can clear cap space for Howard is retarded. The only way that can possibly be done is if they trade Kobe.

[Nathan89]

It's about cap space for next year, imho. D-Will will replace Odom (eventually) and Howard will replace Bynum (come 2013). This would be perfect. Youth and an even better upgrade at the 5. The Lakers are still interested in Felton too, who has one year remaining on his 7.5 mil deal.

2013 starters:

Felton
Bryant
Artest (he's probably gone by then, though)
Gasol
Howard

D-Will as 6th man


I feel like masturbating

They still won't have money.

Delusional Lakerfans:lmao

[Monostradamus]

:lmao now we'll see just how good Bitch Tits really is.

[Monostradamus]

:lmao They'll have to give up Gasol to get Howard.

Howard's situation is Orlando is way better than moving to LA to team up with old ass Kobe and jack shit else.

[FkLA]

D-Will as a 6th man :lol

[Donkeybong]

D-Will as a 6th man :lol

you know he isnt referring to deron williams right?

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Derrick is the better D-Will of the two tbh

[JoeTait75]

I can't believe Minnesota will actually pass on drafting Derrick Williams because they already have dogshit Michael Beasley, the man with the emptiest numbers in basketball. If that's why they're passing on him, that is.

[Ghazi]

21_Blessings is at the crossroads :lol :lol

[redzero]

:lol 21_Blessings should be put on suicide watch.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

21_Blessings is just gonna keep trolling you guys by becoming a Bynum hater and a bigger Derrick Williams knob slobber than I am

[IronMexican]

:cry Don't let this happen.

[Spurtacus]

Lakers won't deal Bynum for the #2 pick.

[djohn2oo8]

Lakers won't deal Bynum for the #2 pick.
haven't heard any confirmation, so starting to feel that way

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

All jokes/UA homerism aside, this would be a terrible trade for LA.

[JMarkJohns]

All jokes/UA homerism aside, this would be a terrible trade for LA.

Agreed. It's not nearly enough. Throw in Flynn, Randolph and/or Johnson and CAP relief (taking back Artest or Blake for Pekovic) and maybe. Still don't think you trade 7-foot for 6-8 when the latter is widely considered a borderline All-Star prospect.

[ElNono]

That's just not possible, IMO. You need to match salaries. Bynum is set to make $13m this season. Lakers would need to take on as much money, at least this season. That's a lot of money to fill up with scrub players.

[JMarkJohns]

That's just not possible, IMO. You need to match salaries. Bynum is set to make $13m this season. Lakers would need to take on as much money, at least this season. That's a lot of money to fill up with scrub players.

All they'd need is to take back Webster as well as Pekovic, Randolph, Johnson and Flynn to make a Bynum/Blake trade work under the CAP. They waive Webster and/or Pekovic, showcase Randolph and trade him for a 1st or include him in a deal with Odom later to shed cost/acquire a young prospect or pick.

It's not happening, but not because it's impossible. It's possible, just to complex and I still think the Lakers are trading Bynum for Howard eventually.

[Ace]

21_Blessings is just gonna keep trolling you guys by becoming a Bynum hater and a bigger Derrick Williams knob slobber than I am

Going number one to the Cavs imho

[dirk4mvp]

ain't no team passing up THAT oreo Kyrie Irving.

[Axe Murderer]

Why would the Wolves do that anyway? :lmao

It's not like Jerry West is working for them


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[Ace]

ain't no team passing up THAT oreo Kyrie Irving.

Dan Gilbert needs a new slave...

[ElNono]

All they'd need is to take back Webster as well as Pekovic, Randolph, Johnson and Flynn to make a Bynum/Blake trade work under the CAP. They waive Webster and/or Pekovic, showcase Randolph and trade him for a 1st or include him in a deal with Odom later to shed cost/acquire a young prospect or pick.

In order to waive Webster and Pekovic they would need to pay up 9m+... that's a lot of dough for flexibility. On top of that, you would need to fill up those spots, meaning you would need to spend even more.

[Venti Quattro]

Baby Drew Crew :cry

[JMarkJohns]

In order to waive Webster and Pekovic they would need to pay up 9m+... that's a lot of dough for flexibility. On top of that, you would need to fill up those spots, meaning you would need to spend even more.

Then don't waive them. The deal would work, and they aren't taking on any additional salary, are getting younger and more athletic at three positions for the future and clear 2013 CAP for a run at Howard.

Hell, Webster would probably have some value to a team at the deadline since he has some playoff experience, is a vet at a reasonable price and is done next season.

LA should just offer Gasol for Love/#2/filler and see if a desperate Minny bites (which I think they might). They pull it off or something like it and they'll be in a great position to send Bynum/Odom/1sts for Howard/Nelson and reload around Howard/Love/Williams/Kobe/Nelson... I think some variation could actually happen should LA pursue it. Even if they had to give up Love with Bynum for Howard/Nelson, those two with Kobe, Odom and Williams is still really good.

Shit, I'm not even a Lakers fan. I just know Kahn is stupid and desperate, which is a bad combination, and that Orlando would likely make the deal for Bynum/Odom/1sts or Bynum/Williams or, worst case, Bynum/Love for Howard.

[ElNono]

Then don't waive them. The deal would work, and they aren't taking on any additional salary, are getting younger and more athletic at three positions for the future and clear 2013 CAP for a run at Howard.

If they could make that deal, I would agree they wouldn't waive them and see if they can make them work for this season. I'm sure the coach transition won't be immediate either, so you kind of use this season to work on that, and work the phones to either trade those expirings, or just let them go and get the cap room the year after.

All that said... I just don't see why Minny would throw all those expirings for an injury prone guy like Bynum, when they already have two towers in Love/Milicic.

[JMarkJohns]

If they could make that deal, I would agree they wouldn't waive them and see if they can make them work for this season. I'm sure the coach transition won't be immediate either, so you kind of use this season to work on that, and work the phones to either trade those expirings, or just let them go and get the cap room the year after.

All that said... I just don't see why Minny would throw all those expirings for an injury prone guy like Bynum, when they already have two towers in Love/Milicic.

Because they covet a real defensive presence, which neither Milicic or Love are. Bynum adds that. He's also still young. Minny has been linked to 3rd/4th-tier bigs like Robin Lopez and JaVale McGee for the #2 pick. You don't think they'd jump at the chance to net a player of Bynum's potential for a #2 pick in a weak draft, a PG who's soon to be a backup, a couple of bench players and a few expiring nobodies? I love Williams, but if you're Minnesota, you make that trade, then trade high on Beasley for a SG or a lottery pick (Klay Thompson?) If the Suns could trade the #13 for Beasley, they would.

[ElNono]

Because they covet a real defensive presence, which neither Milicic or Love are. Bynum adds that. He's also still young. Minny has been linked to 3rd/4th-tier bigs like Robin Lopez and JaVale McGee for the #2 pick. You don't think they'd jump at the chance to net a player of Bynum's potential for a #2 pick in a weak draft, a PG who's soon to be a backup, a couple of bench players and a few expiring nobodies? I love Williams, but if you're Minnesota, you make that trade, then trade high on Beasley for a SG or a lottery pick (Klay Thompson?) If the Suns could trade the #13 for Beasley, they would.

But it isn't just for the #2 pick in a weak draft. They're killing $13 million in cap-space in the process and giving away basically almost every expiring contract they have. Despite what 21_Palins says, Bynum just isn't that good.

[JMarkJohns]

But it isn't just for the #2 pick in a weak draft. They're killing $13 million in cap-space in the process and giving away basically almost every expiring contract they have. Despite what 21_Palins says, Bynum just isn't that good.

You act like anybody is going to go to Minnesota worth a damn. Bynum makes sense. Kahn has very little semblance of a plan, but pairing Love with Bynum is a really strong frontcourt for the future, answers a pressing need for defense, and Minnesota has so much redundancy at certain positions, this helps by ridding them of a bunch of likely seldom-played backups, even if some are still young.

[Amaso]

Bynum would be the #1 pick in this draft. I doubt the Lakers are truly dumb enough to trade a proven NBA player, even though he can be fragile, for a guy with potential to just be a 3rd or 4th option at best on a championship team, who doesn't have nearly the defensive capabilities that Bynum does.

[ElNono]

You act like anybody is going to go to Minnesota worth a damn. Bynum makes sense. Kahn has very little semblance of a plan, but pairing Love with Bynum is a really strong frontcourt for the future, answers a pressing need for defense, and Minnesota has so much redundancy at certain positions, this helps by ridding them of a bunch of likely seldom-played backups, even if some are still young.

I'll give you that Khan is an idiot, and that absolutely makes anything possible.
Minny isn't going anywhere. Bynum isn't the missing piece that's turning a 17 wins team into a contender. Which is exactly why you don't throw the house at Bynum. This isn't just the #2 pick. It's their entire flexibility to build a team around Love. Minny needs much more than another center. They need a solid SG + a decent backup SG. They need a decent backup PG.

[ElNono]

Bynum would be the #1 pick in this draft. I doubt the Lakers are truly dumb enough to trade a proven NBA player, even though he can be fragile, for a guy with potential to just be a 3rd or 4th option at best on a championship team, who doesn't have nearly the defensive capabilities that Bynum does.

The pick would be a perk, I would think. It would be about dumping Bynum's salary so they can have some cap relief to build a bench.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

I'll give you that Khan is an idiot, and that absolutely makes anything possible.
Minny isn't going anywhere. Bynum isn't the missing piece that's turning a 17 wins team into a contender. Which is exactly why you don't throw the house at Bynum. This isn't just the #2 pick. It's their entire flexibility to build a team around Love. Minny needs much more than another center. They need a solid SG + a decent backup SG. They need a decent backup PG.
Cap space does little to nothing for Minnesota. They're not getting a marquee free agent. The only free agents they're getting are ones who shouldn't be paid more than the MLE.

[Findog]

Should we call 911 in LA and have them send an ambulance out to 21 Blessing's house? Make sure he doesn't have access to any shoelaces or belts?

[djohn2oo8]

Should we call 911 in LA and have them send an ambulance out to 21 Blessing's house? Make sure he doesn't have access to any shoelaces or belts?

He's like 72, probably break his hip trying to attempt

[DazedAndConfused]

The Lakers will not deal Bynum for the #2 pick.

[ElNono]

Cap space does little to nothing for Minnesota. They're not getting a marquee free agent. The only free agents they're getting are ones who shouldn't be paid more than the MLE.

The league should just contract and get rid of the TPups, Raptors and Hornets, tbh... waste of time and money.

[crc21209]

I doubt it happens but damn if it did, the T-Wolves would look good with a Love-Bynum frontline....

[Ghazi]

I doubt it happens but damn if it did, the T-Wolves would look good with a Love-Bynum frontline....

25 win ecstasy :rolleyes

[cheguevara]

25 win ecstasy :rolleyes

pretty good for a 30 game season

[ElNono]

Love/Bynum... N:lolA = F:lolcked

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

The league should just contract and get rid of the TPups, Raptors and Hornets, tbh... waste of time and money.
TPups and Raptors are the two obvious ones. Whorenets if they lose CP3 and suck afterwards (as long as they're a playoff team tho they should stay), and then go from there. IMO, the NBA could stand to get rid of 5-10 teams. There isn't enough NBA talent out there to supply 30 teams, I think close to half of the teams had a negative net income in 2010, and players are being massively overpaid because of how hard it is to get all star talent.

[JMarkJohns]

TPups and Raptors are the two obvious ones. Whorenets if they lose CP3 and suck afterwards (as long as they're a playoff team tho they should stay), and then go from there. IMO, the NBA could stand to get rid of 5-10 teams. There isn't enough NBA talent out there to supply 30 teams, I think close to half of the teams had a negative net income in 2010, and players are being massively overpaid because of how hard it is to get all star talent.

Atlanta, Charlotte, and Clippers as well. There's six teams. All the players go on these teams get pooled into a supplemental draft where the position is determined based upon the last 5-year%, with the bottom 5 teams going into a lottery. NBA increases the team rosters to 16 for two years as a transition.

Think of the talent!

Paul, Okafor, West, Landry, Griffin, Gordon, Jordon, Kaman, Love, Beasley, Randolph, Johnson, Flynn, Rubio, Smith, Johnson, Horford, Williams, Crawford, Bayless, Bargnani, Derozan, Davis, Diaw, Augustin, etc... Enough for everyone left to net one impact player, and probably two rotation players.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Clippers turn a profit every year so as much as I think they provide nothing you can't get rid of a team that's surviving on its own.

Cavs are the other team I'd contract if they can't survive post-Lebron. The Pistons have so much history so I'm hesitant to mention them, but if they keep going in the same direction another few years they need to be considered.

[Leetonidas]

lol Laker fans are retarded thinking they're going to trade for Dwight with anything less than a Bynum + Gasol package. :lmao

Yeah, the Magic are so desperate to trade him for fucking Pau Gasol. They will let him walk for nothing rather than trade him to the Lakers. Good luck signing him with the MLE or whatever's left of it by then

[Leetonidas]

As far as contracting I agree we should do away with the Raptors, Hornets, Bobcats, Hawks, Clippers, Timberwolves, and until this season I'd say the Grizz. Cleveland would be a candidate but hopefully Irving can get them back to relevancy.

The Wizards are another shitty team. Change their name back or just get rid of them.