Lakers: Are we even going to sign an impact player? [Archive]

RsxPiimp

07-02-2014, 05:39 PM

I have to say, I'm getting impatient. It seems like management has zero clue with zero plans for this coming season. Randle is a solid pick but after him, we basically have ZERO talent going forward. We have cap space but I fear we're going to end up spending this on our own free agents and overpay them (Hill, Swaggy, Henry, heck maybe even Gasol).

Never mind the fact our coaching situation is still in limbo. In my 18 years as a Laker fan, the past 2 years to me has been the most difficult and with Kobe taking a huge piece of that pie at age 35, I'm really losing any hope that we'll even be a playoff team for the next 2 years.

Monroe, Bledsoe, Rondo, Melo? The grass ain't too green in this offseason, but I'm begging Mitch and Jim to somehow miraculously pull a Gasol type of heist soon. Restore Laker Pride for crying out loud.

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Chris

07-02-2014, 05:48 PM

http://notsportscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/kobe-bryant-contracte-extension.jpg

Clipper Nation

07-02-2014, 05:49 PM

#Fredooooo #Chazz

Sportcamper

07-02-2014, 05:50 PM

Dr. Buss is a tough act to follow & with the new CBA punishing teams for spending money, it is not likely that the Lakers will land big name talent…On the bright side Fredo is not stupid & he has been groomed to take over operations for years…

I do not have an answer for Chaz the bartender & Kobe's ridiculous contract…:lol

~O~

07-02-2014, 05:52 PM

The worst thing the Lakers could do was overpay those players. This is a time based wait in which you'll realize if management has matured.

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07-02-2014, 05:59 PM

The worst thing the Lakers could do was overpay those players. This is a time based wait in which you'll realize if management has matured.

That's it, and that's all.

RsxPiimp

07-02-2014, 06:00 PM

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07-02-2014, 06:03 PM

I can live with management failing to close deals due to cap restrictions but I just have this feeling these key FA are steering away from the Lakers. If number crunchers like Nick Young and Henry are all were going to get then, this is disturbing.

It's been disturbing. There is nothing out there that is reasonably available to us. What is out there is pure junk. It's going to do no good to sign this junk, you're going to be just as miserable upon delivery and example. You want the nightmare to be over, to just end. That is not possible.

benefactor

07-02-2014, 06:04 PM

Stevenson tbh.

StrengthAndHonor

07-02-2014, 06:04 PM

Lakers dropped the ball big time when they agreed to offer Kobe an early retirement package. They could've been serious players in this offseason with more than $50 million in cap space. Rebuilding would be easy and they could put the pressure on Kobe to either leave for more money, or stay with the franchise and continue to be a part of a winning culture.

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07-02-2014, 06:05 PM

Stevenson tbh.

No sense in compounding our problems. Let someone else buy it.

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07-02-2014, 06:07 PM

StrengthAndHonor

07-02-2014, 06:12 PM

All that misery on 10 million dollars. Gee.

You have to admit from a rebuilding standpoint, it is a damning move. The franchise is bigger than any of its player, but current Lakers owner was cursed with a tunnel vision.

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07-02-2014, 06:17 PM

You have to admit from a rebuilding standpoint, it is a damning move. The franchise is bigger than any of its player, but current Lakers owner was cursed with a tunnel vision.

I was ridiculing you, S&H. Instead of having 50M we have 40M under your scenario. In real time we have what, 30M? There ain't 30M in talent out there that is legitimately available to us.

StrengthAndHonor

07-02-2014, 06:38 PM

I was ridiculing you, S&H. Instead of having 50M we have 40M under your scenario. In real time we have what, 30M? There ain't 30M in talent out there that is legitimately available to us.

Possibly but overall, I think there's a huge pysche that affects key free agents in signing with the Lakers. Kobe's contract is a strong message that the unwritten franchise rule is to still live and die with their weary superstar, something not a lot of players are not willing to follow. But I do see your point.

Kool Bob Love

07-02-2014, 07:10 PM

It's really beautiful what's happing to the lakers. I was always told it would be my spurs gasping for air.

But here we are in 2014, the summer of FIVE.

With the spurs having a chance at SIX.

tell me I ain't dreaming? :cry

Jeremy

07-02-2014, 07:16 PM

As long as the Lakers have the 6th pick in the draft next year, I'm happy.

ducks

07-02-2014, 07:18 PM

bosh and wade LOL heat

N0 LyF3 ScRuB

07-02-2014, 07:24 PM

:lol it's day 2 of free agency

Killakobe81

07-02-2014, 08:07 PM

It's been disturbing. There is nothing out there that is reasonably available to us. What is out there is pure junk. It's going to do no good to sign this junk, you're going to be just as miserable upon delivery and example. You want the nightmare to be over, to just end. That is not possible.

I don't even want Melo at max. He may do us a favor. Sign and trade Pau for a 1st rounder and tank one more season . I would even rather sign Love than anyone realistically available LeBron is staying so save the cap space.

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07-02-2014, 09:35 PM

Possibly but overall, I think there's a huge pysche that affects key free agents in signing with the Lakers. Kobe's contract is a strong message that the unwritten franchise rule is to still live and die with their weary superstar, something not a lot of players are not willing to follow.

That's Spur's Fan talk, Stamps. I won't dally with you when you're like this.

HemisfairArena

07-02-2014, 09:59 PM

The Laker organization has become one gigantic TOSB,,,,tbh. No big free agents coming their way anytime soon. No LeBron, no Melo, no Love, no Durant,,,,

ducks

07-02-2014, 10:02 PM

boozer

ElNono

07-02-2014, 10:09 PM

Lin might be available soon

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07-02-2014, 10:16 PM

Lin might be available soon

Count me in.

ezau

07-02-2014, 10:16 PM

With the amount that Kobe is getting, he should be playing at least three positions, tbh.

Splits

07-02-2014, 10:43 PM

I don't even want Melo at max. He may do us a favor. Sign and trade Pau for a 1st rounder and tank one more season . I would even rather sign Love than anyone realistically available LeBron is staying so save the cap space.

Tank for what? You couldn't have a worse lineup than this past year which netted you a 7 seed. You really think you can convince the TOCB to tank for a top 5? That's a risky proposition in many ways... Lakers are pretty much fucked thanks to the cvntbag

RsxPiimp

07-03-2014, 02:22 AM

Lin might be available soon

Would actually welcome it, just not for $15 mil.

RsxPiimp

07-03-2014, 02:22 AM

Stevenson tbh.

Pass.

100%duncan

07-03-2014, 02:33 AM

Lin :lol
Laker hope :lol
Randle :lol
Last jumpshot was in February :lol

RsxPiimp

07-03-2014, 02:37 AM

Lin :lol
Laker hope :lol
Randle :lol
Last jumpshot was in February :lol
Filipino pls...:lol

100%duncan

07-03-2014, 02:38 AM

Filipino pls...:lol

Son pls :lol
We are of the same country stop deflecting Lakers with things that go back right at you :lol

Killakobe81

07-03-2014, 07:25 AM

Tank for what? You couldn't have a worse lineup than this past year which netted you a 7 seed. You really think you can convince the TOCB to tank for a top 5? That's a risky proposition in many ways... Lakers are pretty much fucked thanks to the cvntbag

I dont care what Kobe wants. And yes we can have a worse lineup ... we face losing Pau and Dwight two straight summers with only two rookies and I guess Kobe coming back. We can easily just as bad and with better lottery luck and get a pick comparable to what the Cavs got. I thought draft was deep but was not in love with the top picks. We can easily net a player on the Wiggins, Parker, Randle, Exum level. Thing is we may not have a choice. When Melo goes back to NYK or to Bulls ...we have iffy options left.

Cowboys_Wear_Spurs

07-03-2014, 07:33 AM

http://notsportscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/kobe-bryant-contracte-extension.jpg

Exactly, that impact player was just waiting in the wings last season.

AaronY

07-03-2014, 08:07 AM

http://notsportscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/kobe-bryant-contracte-extension.jpg
Still amazing that happened

Dex

07-03-2014, 08:41 AM

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tmtcsc

07-03-2014, 01:50 PM

From an objective, outsider's opinion - It looks like you guys are screwed. You just get this sense of delusion permeating out of LA. "Come to LA to play with Kobe and be a part of a winning tradition." That's it? That is so myopic and weak. LA needs someone to rebuild that team, take charge and build a contender. 1st and foremost, Kobe Bryant is the crazy uncle with the wack contract that is better seen and not heard. You want to build a winner, don't rest on the past accomplishments and don't count on Bryant as your selling piece. He's way over-paid and well past his prime. He's been in selfish mode for years and needs to take on a new role.

Mikeanaro

07-03-2014, 02:47 PM

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07-03-2014, 07:22 PM

^Another piss pot chickenshit from upstairs. I spit on you.

Splits

07-03-2014, 07:50 PM

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RsxPiimp

07-03-2014, 07:53 PM

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God I hope not. Not Melo. I'd rather rebuild signing Tier B free agents.

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07-03-2014, 07:54 PM

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Doesn't make a lick of sense on a monetary level. The extra 40 million he'd get from the Knicks would pay the IRS for the tax on the 97 million. He ain't winning a ring with Knicks OR the Lakers. He'd have to go to Florida to do that and for peanuts. Even then its not locked if you're there next June.

Splits

07-03-2014, 08:03 PM

:cry pls Blake

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07-03-2014, 08:08 PM

:cry pls Blake

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Oh, Lord. I hope they don't call back. Christ, we just got rid of him.

RsxPiimp

07-03-2014, 08:23 PM

Oh, Lord. I hope they don't call back. Christ, we just got rid of him.

We're goin backwards with this shit

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07-03-2014, 08:24 PM

We're goin backwards with this shit

It'll be a fucking miracle if Gasol doesn't come back there in the middle of the night.

jeebus

07-03-2014, 08:25 PM

Nash
Young
Melo
Hill
Kaman

6th man Blake

Ball boy Kirby

Dynasty.

StrengthAndHonor

07-03-2014, 08:25 PM

With that contract offer for Melo, that leaves the Lakers how much to fill out the roster?

StrengthAndHonor

07-03-2014, 08:26 PM

Nash
Young
Melo
Hill
Kaman

6th man Blake

Ball boy Kirby

Dynasty.

At this rate, I don't even know if Young will join the Lakers. I don't think they can afford him.

jeebus

07-03-2014, 08:28 PM

At this rate, I don't even know if Young will join the Lakers. I don't think they can afford him.
Nash
Blake
Melo
Hill
Kaman

6th man Jordan Farmar

Dynasty

RsxPiimp

07-03-2014, 08:44 PM

At this rate, I don't even know if Young will join the Lakers. I don't think they can afford him.

We're basically using 95% of the cap on Melo. It's mindless:lol obviously this move is to put butts in the seats, nothing more.

RsxPiimp

07-03-2014, 08:44 PM

StrengthAndHonor

07-03-2014, 08:48 PM

Kobe and Melo don't even fit together. I think the Lakers' front office knows they're not going to get Anthony anyway, this was just their way of showing their fanbase that they're "trying".

StrengthAndHonor

07-03-2014, 09:04 PM

Plus the Knicks are reportedly prepared to offer Melo $129 Million/5 yrs.

~O~

07-03-2014, 09:07 PM

Plus the Knicks are reportedly prepared to offer Melo $129 Million/5 yrs.

This is why the Knicks will always fail. I wouldn't be at all surprised if that's true.

RsxPiimp

07-03-2014, 10:14 PM

This is why the Knicks will always fail. I wouldn't be at all surprised if that's true.

I would lose all respect for Phil if he offers this :lol