In talks to acquire Klay Thompson

[midnightpulp]

The Lakers have been in discussions to acquire Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson for the seventh pick in next week’s draft, The Times has learned.

The deal would be part of a larger three-way trade that sends Minnesota All-Star power forward Kevin Love to the Warriors. The Lakers are interested but the deal has been put on hold because of a difference in opinion within the Warriors’ organization whether or not to keep Thompson while trying to obtain Love.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-lakers-klay-thompson-kevin-love-trade-20140620-story.html


:lol Mitch

[z0sa]

:lmao

[dg7md]

A 7th for Klay? Ridiculous.

[Franklin]

Not a bad deal for them Lakers I think. Thompson would start for them at SF and provide consistent 3's. Having a clutch shooter on court would definitely make Kobe's life easier imho.

[mystargtr34]

Kobe calling the shots imo.. he doesn't want to wait for a rookie to develop at this stage of his career.

[djohn2oo8]

That goddamn Fredo

[Koolaid_Man]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-lakers-klay-thompson-kevin-love-trade-20140620-story.html


:lol Mitch

Let me counsel you for a sec.... the easy thing to do is laugh and reject out of hand a proposal like this....there's obviously something else we're not factoring in the event of planned or behind the scenes moves...sure in and of itself it seems like a dud but there's much more going on with the Lakers should they pull this off. Obviously Melo or Lebron factors into this....(even though let me go on record as saying I don't want Lebron playing with Kobe AT ALL) if they can team a young, hungry, and bulls eye stud like Clay up with Kobe, Melo or Lebron you got yourself a dynamic team.

Imagine this:

Kobe
Clay
Melo
Gasol
Lowry

Obviously SF lineups would change depending on Match-ups but it's a nice core....Melo could easily slide to the 4 depending on match-ups.

[Thebesteva]

Basketball reasons :cry

[djohn2oo8]

Swaggy Kevin doesn't understand math.

[Koolaid_Man]

and the rumor mill has it..that the deal is actually:

13th and Klay to LA
Love to GSW
Lee and 7th to T-Wolves

If we can snag Klay plus the 13th pick and then turn around and package Nash and the 13th we're in pretty good shape....and to be honest we're on our way to buying a championship while at the same time building an all around solid team like the Spurs :lol

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Swaggy Kevin doesn't understand math.

Though you understand 0-2 just dandy.

Howard. LMFAO!!!

[baseline bum]

That would be such a steal for Golden State. Hope it doesn't go through.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

:lol kool aid is such a typical Lakers fan

"yo we were 13th in the West, but next year imagine this

Kobe
Jerry West
Rondo
Klay
Shaq - no reason to think he won't play like his prime
LOVE
Melo
Ariza
Manu

we stacked "

[Mugen]

:lol Fredo gonna overpay a slightly better Danny Green.

[Cry Havoc]

So, a couple of thoughts.

I'm confused. Spurs fans are rejecting the idea that a guy who is an incredible 3 point threat, can create his own shot, and plays very very good to excellent D out of the 2, is not equal value to a guy who might be playing 5 minutes per game in a few years? I realize this draft is loaded, but what are the odds that you bust on the draft pick, ESPECIALLY a team with the recent drafting history of LA?

Klay is a proven player and is going to be a borderline all-star to all-star caliber guard for the next 5-7 years. He's one of the very best 2 way 2 guards in the league. The Spurs just won a title using 2 way non-stars to completely overwhelm defenses. A bit bizarre of the hate in this thread.

However, for the Lakers, I can't see this deal making sense. Because of Kobe. They just threw $48 mil at his head. They're going to pay him AND Klay a near max deal to keep him around? Yeah, that just doesn't seem plausible, their entire cap would be wrapped up in 2 players.

[ezau]

The circus that is the Lakers

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The circus that is the Lakers

You had your own a year ago. But, nobody cared cept an old man in Phoenix.

[scanry]

You had your own a year ago. But, nobody cared cept an old man in Phoenix.

The Spurs were basically awaiting for redemption just like the 1984 Lakers, 1985 Celtics and the 1988 Pistons.

[ezau]

You had your own a year ago. But, nobody cared cept an old man in Phoenix.

Duncan>Kobe

[Mel_13]

:lol Fredo gonna overpay a slightly better Danny Green.

Damn, you beat me to it. Tanking an entire NBA season for the privilege of grossly overpaying Klay Thompson. You can't make this stuff up.

[baseline bum]

The Spurs were basically awaiting for redemption just like the 1984 Lakers, 1985 Celtics and the 1988 Pistons.

But the Celtics had to settle for shitting all over Sampson when that faggot 5'ed Magic and Co in the WCF.

LOL Abdul-Jabbar, HIV+, Byron Scott, Maurice Lucas, and Michael Cooper losing at home to a team of Ralph Sampson, Rodney McCray, Lewis Lloyd, Robert Reid, and Jim Peterson (Akeem got ejected when Cupcake picked a fight with him earlier in the game).

[Buddy Mignon]

Thompson is not worth rolling out of bed for. We need a PG. I'd pursue Rondo or that kid from Phili.

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The Spurs were basically awaiting for redemption just like the 1984 Lakers, 1985 Celtics and the 1988 Pistons.

Fine. Next time can you kindly claim your need for such sooner than 12 fucking months?

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol gsw breaking up the so call bullshit smash brothers

[ironman2886]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhsomKaCcAA_wnB.png:medium

[Leetonidas]

:lol kool aid is such a typical Lakers fan

"yo we were 13th in the West, but next year imagine this

Kobe
Jerry West
Rondo
Klay
Shaq - no reason to think he won't play like his prime
LOVE
Melo
Ariza
Manu

we stacked "

pretty much :lol nigga has posted more retarded pipedream lineups than anyone on ST :lol

[StrengthAndHonor]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhsomKaCcAA_wnB.png:medium

lol, Nick Young may not even be there

[Chinook]

Am I they only one who'd applaud the move? What's the seventh-overall pick going to net Los Angeles? A shot that Embiid isn't completely broken down in four years? If they had the chance to draft Thompson at seven this year, it would be a fine get. The Lakers would have Nash, Thompson, Sacre, Marshall and Kobe for $38 Million together. That means they'd have $22 Million to pursue a free agent and a sign-and-trade for Gasol. They'd also have Nash's expiring to offer for something else.

Is it a let-down compared to what Lakerfan though was going to happen? Yes. But the reality is that the Lakers are going to have to try to patch together a competitive roster until Kobe retires. When his albatross is off the books, they'll be able to contend again. But until then, a Nash/Thompson/Kobe/(whatever they get for Gasol)/Monroe "core" is about the best they could hope for.

[LkrFan]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-lakers-klay-thompson-kevin-love-trade-20140620-story.html


:lol Mitch

:lol - Bullshit!

[MultiTroll]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhsomKaCcAA_wnB.png:medium
:lol Can we get a 'chop of $48 Million Kirby in there?

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But the reality is that the Lakers are going to have to try to patch together a competitive roster until Kobe retires.

If you can patch we can patch.

[Mel_13]

Am I they only one who'd applaud the move? What's the seventh-overall pick going to net Los Angeles? A shot that Embiid isn't completely broken down in four years? If they had the chance to draft Thompson at seven this year, it would be a fine get. The Lakers would have Nash, Thompson, Sacre, Marshall and Kobe for $38 Million together. That means they'd have $22 Million to pursue a free agent and a sign-and-trade for Gasol. They'd also have Nash's expiring to offer for something else.

Is it a let-down compared to what Lakerfan though was going to happen? Yes. But the reality is that the Lakers are going to have to try to patch together a competitive roster until Kobe retires. When his albatross is off the books, they'll be able to contend again. But until then, a Nash/Thompson/Kobe/(whatever they get for Gasol)/Monroe "core" is about the best they could hope for.

:lol

I see what you're doing.

You just want to be able to point to the trade as say: "look what a slightly better version (if that) of Danny Green was able to fetch on the trade market".

[Chinook]

:lol

I see what you're doing.

You just want to be able to point to the trade as say: "look what a slightly better version (if that) of Danny Green was able to fetch on the trade market".

:lol Better hope no one upstairs see this post. The Think Tank will be filled with Green trade ideas just like it was last year after Beli got signed.

[Sheriff Hoyt]

They won't be any good for a long time and it's not just because of Kobes contract

[Chinook]

If you can patch we can patch.

Pretty much. 2015 free agency is just a pipe dream for the Lakers. They'll have to take their merely above-average players and like it.

[Seventyniner]

Am I they only one who'd applaud the move? What's the seventh-overall pick going to net Los Angeles? A shot that Embiid isn't completely broken down in four years? If they had the chance to draft Thompson at seven this year, it would be a fine get. The Lakers would have Nash, Thompson, Sacre, Marshall and Kobe for $38 Million together. That means they'd have $22 Million to pursue a free agent and a sign-and-trade for Gasol. They'd also have Nash's expiring to offer for something else.

Is it a let-down compared to what Lakerfan though was going to happen? Yes. But the reality is that the Lakers are going to have to try to patch together a competitive roster until Kobe retires. When his albatross is off the books, they'll be able to contend again. But until then, a Nash/Thompson/Kobe/(whatever they get for Gasol)/Monroe "core" is about the best they could hope for.

Drafting Klay Thompson at 7 would be better because he'd be 2 years further removed from his payday. The Warriors are trying to trade Thompson for the same reason the Spurs traded George Hill.

[LkrFan]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhsomKaCcAA_wnB.png:medium

:lol

[Chinook]

Drafting Klay Thompson at 7 would be better because he'd be 2 years further removed from his payday. The Warriors are trying to trade Thompson for the same reason the Spurs traded George Hill.

Yeah. But the Lakers shouldn't care about paying Thompson. They'd either extend him this season (which means he'd only count for $3 Million on the cap, giving them room to chase free agents this off-season) or they wait and keep him as an RFA next season (meaning he'd count for $3 Million this season and about $7.5 Million next season until get signs a contract). After that, they aren't really going to have to worry about cap space with Kobe coming off the books.

That's what I was saying earlier. The Lakers aren't going to really be able to use free agency to bring in a star anymore, especially not this season. They may as well sign as many third-tier players as they can this summer. Thompson gives them one for only $3 Million. Overpaying Monroe/Ed Davis could give them another. Trading Nash or especially Gasol can get them more. It's pretty much what they'd have to do if they used their pick this season. They'd have the same amount of 2014 cap space, but they'd also likely have a worse player.

[jimbo]

Am I they only one who'd applaud the move? What's the seventh-overall pick going to net Los Angeles? A shot that Embiid isn't completely broken down in four years? If they had the chance to draft Thompson at seven this year, it would be a fine get. The Lakers would have Nash, Thompson, Sacre, Marshall and Kobe for $38 Million together. That means they'd have $22 Million to pursue a free agent and a sign-and-trade for Gasol. They'd also have Nash's expiring to offer for something else.

Is it a let-down compared to what Lakerfan though was going to happen? Yes. But the reality is that the Lakers are going to have to try to patch together a competitive roster until Kobe retires. When his albatross is off the books, they'll be able to contend again. But until then, a Nash/Thompson/Kobe/(whatever they get for Gasol)/Monroe "core" is about the best they could hope for.

I think it's a great move...it takes so much risk out of the draft. What percentage of #7 picks have panned out anyhow?

I can see why Lakerfan would be mad with their expectations, but Thompson is a very good player. You're probably not doing better than him at #7.

[jag]

I think it's a great move...it takes so much risk out of the draft. What percentage of #7 picks have panned out anyhow?

I can see why Lakerfan would be mad with their expectations, but Thompson is a very good player. You're probably not doing better than him at #7.

Well...that depends on who's doing the drafting. Give the Spurs the 7th pick in the draft and see what happens.

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Well...that depends on who's doing the drafting. Give the Spurs the 7th pick in the draft and see what happens.

We gave them 28 seconds up 5 and look what happened.

[hehateme]

:lol kool aid is such a typical Lakers fan

"yo we were 13th in the West, but next year imagine this

Kobe
Jerry West
Rondo
Klay
Shaq - no reason to think he won't play like his prime
LOVE
Melo
Ariza
Manu

we stacked "

Throw in 92 Dream Team just for filler..

[DPG21920]

If you can patch we can patch.

Prove it a-hole. LA tried to patch with Dwight and ended up losers. + Kobe gave two rings back and took all the money.

[RsxPiimp]

pass on this white toast nigga. we already have a chucker on board, possibly two when swaggy p re-signs. jim having another episode of boner shock this time with Klay thompson :lol

[Infinite_limit]

pass on this white toast nigga. we already have a chucker on board, possibly two when swaggy p re-signs. jim having another episode of boner shock this time with Klay thompson :lol
Klay's father being a Laker probably has something to do with it

Warriors having a power struggle to decide whether dealing Klay is worth bringing in Love? Is that a joke

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Prove it a-hole. LA tried to patch with Dwight and ended up losers. + Kobe gave two rings back and took all the money.

Christ, we've only been on the patch clock for less than a week. Relax.

[RsxPiimp]

Warriors having a power struggle to decide whether dealing Klay is worth bringing in Love? Is that a joke

all you need to know about the warriors ownership tbh :lol how is that even an argument :lol

[spurraider21]

The #7 for Thompson is fine but they won't get as many rookie scale years, which is the best advantage of draft picks

[DPG21920]

Christ, we've only been on the patch clock for less than a week. Relax.

You said it matter of factly. LA hasn't done squat except trade for two losers, pay an injured loser and do a lot of talking. LA has the loser label now and you have to wear it.

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You said it matter of factly. LA hasn't done squat except trade for two losers, pay an injured loser and do a lot of talking. LA has the loser label now and you have to wear it.

Please. A little over a year ago you had the loser label. You took up the needle, the thread and commissed a patchin'. Thru patching you rang. Well, give us a year now. You struck the Patch Template. Give us a crack at it. If next year at this time we're ass over teacup you'll have the con.

[Thread]

The #7 for Thompson is fine but they won't get as many rookie scale years, which is the best advantage of draft picks

Quit obsessing & ruminating over it, 21. We're face ass down in the shit. Relax.

[DPG21920]

Please. A little over a year ago you had the loser label. You took up the needle, the thread and commissed a patchin'. Thru patching you rang. Well, give us a year now. You struck the Patch Template. Give us a crack at it. If next year at this time we're ass over teacup you'll have the con.

No no. You have to eat it all year just like you requested of everyone else. You were a loser last year when trying to patch - why do you get two years? How long has it been since you've rang? You've blown the patch opportunities for years now and you will continue to wear the loser label with how you have conducted yourself as a franchise (Nash ipso Dwight facto Kobe contract).

[Thread]

Klay's father being a Laker probably has something to do with it

Warriors having a power struggle to decide whether dealing Klay is worth bringing in Love? Is that a joke

At first blanch, yes, but, upon reflection it's arguable. Me? Your old dad? I'd shove him (Klay) up front in the tobacco end and bring in a PG acting as a filter on the back end where Curry grants his favor.

[Thread]

No no. You have to eat it all year just like you requested of everyone else. You were a loser last year when trying to patch - why do you get two years? How long has it been since you've rang? You've blown the patch opportunities for years now and you will continue to wear the loser label with how you have conducted yourself as a franchise (Nash ipso Dwight facto Kobe contract).

Horseshit. The Patch is a new invention, less than week old confirming it's success. I want a bite at that fuckin' apple. You climbed up out of the do-do and patched your cute ass off. I demand satisfaction.

[jag]

We gave them 28 seconds up 5 and look what happened.

3 Finals MVPs happened. Three

[Gummi Clutch]

Horseshit. The Patch is a new invention, less than week old confirming it's success. I want a bite at that fuckin' apple. You climbed up out of the do-do and patched your cute ass off. I demand satisfaction.
You guys will suck for a very long time. Should probably come to terms with it tbh.

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You guys will suck for a very long time. Should probably come to terms with it tbh.

I was until the bastard lodged The Patch. Now I'm filled with hope. I want a crack at The Patch.

[spurraider21]

Quit obsessing & ruminating over it, 21. We're face ass down in the shit. Relax.
Obsessing? Friend, it's my first comment on the issue. Just giving my 2 cents

[DMC]

Though you understand 0-2 just dandy.

Howard. LMFAO!!!
You've nary room, you were 0fer with him as well.

[Mal]

and the rumor mill has it..that the deal is actually:

13th and Klay to LA
Love to GSW
Lee and 7th to T-Wolves


You this aint happening. T-Wolves arent giving 13th and Thompson for 7th.

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You this aint happening. T-Wolves arent giving 13th and Thompson for 7th.

The whole thing is horseshit. It's a circle jerk and we're pivot man.

[IrisHockey]

:lol kool aid is such a typical Lakers fan

"yo we were 13th in the West, but next year imagine this

Kobe
Jerry West
Rondo
Klay
Shaq - no reason to think he won't play like his prime
LOVE
Melo
Ariza
Manu

we stacked "

lol shut the fuck up..

[spurraider21]

lol shut the fuck up..

:lmao..

happy now?

[IrisHockey]

You shouldn't have been born.

pity