Woj: Clarkson/Nance traded to the Cavs

[NASpurs]

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[StrengthAndHonor]

Lakers pursuit of James and George, continues. If the Cavs included Brooklyn’s pick then Koby/Gilbert got fleeced.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Great deal for Lakers, especially if they get a first round pick too.

[spurraider21]

nice haul for the lakers, provided IT can rebound (figuratively)

[Clipper Nation]

So does this mean the Lakers are already giving up on L:lolnz:lol?

[spurraider21]

also :lmao at everyone here who shit on danny ainge for the kyrie trade

[StrengthAndHonor]

also :lmao at everyone here who shit on danny ainge for the kyrie trade
Exactly :lol

Cavs traded Kyrie, their own 1st round pick for Crowder, Nance and Jordan Clarkson:lol

[spurraider21]

Exactly :lol

Cavs traded Kyrie, their own 1st round pick for Crowder, Nance and Jordan Clarkson:lol
and the brooklyn first, to be fair

[StrengthAndHonor]

IT and Frye are both expiring too.

Maginka :wow

[Killakobe81]

horrible trade
with no Deng leaving
makes no sense ...
if you shed deng i would say makes perfect sense ...
gotta hear magic and pelinka spin on this ...

[StrengthAndHonor]

and the brooklyn first, to be fair

Yep, forgot about that. They should just go all in IMO, trade Brooklyn for another piece.

[Clipper Nation]

Looks like another rigged trade, courtesy of Stern Jr.

[Clipper Nation]

Yep, forgot about that. They should just go all in IMO, trade Brooklyn for another piece.

They're not allowed to trade the Brooklyn pick now.

[lefty]

Lawl
Lirl
Lulz
Lel

[Bynumite]

Clarkson will surely help provide the defense the cavs so desperately need:lmao

LeGM with another terrible move per par.

[StrengthAndHonor]

horrible trade
with no Deng leaving
makes no sense ...
if you shed deng i would say makes perfect sense ...
gotta hear magic and pelinka spin on this ...
Lakers shed $15 million and received a 1st round pick. Clarkson and Nance became expendable with the emergence of Hart and Kuzma, both under rookie scale contracts. Seems like a good move unless they resign IT in the off season.

And Deng is not going anywhere:

[StrengthAndHonor]

They're not allowed to trade the Brooklyn pick now.
Ahh, got it.

[lebomb]

Wow...........IT!!! The Lakers must NOT be sold on Lonzo.

[lebomb]

Clarkson will surely help provide the offense the cavs so desperately need:lmao

LeGM with another terrible move per par.

There I fixed it for ya. The Cavs have NO offense outside of Lebron, so Clarky and Nance will definitely help.

Lakers fans are so dumb. Yall traded away instant offense. Clarkson arguable has played the best on that team all year outside 3 starters. Lonzo CANNOT score!!! He shoots like stamped dog shit. Good luck with that working out. :lmao

[DAF86]

So does this mean the Lakers are already giving up on L:lolnz:lol?

More like the NBA is giving up on IT.

[Killakobe81]

Wow...........IT!!! The Lakers must NOT be sold on Lonzo.

IT expiring ...has nada to do with Lonzo ...
nice try ...

[Canyonero]

LeBron blowing up the Cavs before joining SA :wow

[HarlemHeat37]

This doesn't have anything to do with Lonzo IMO..Thomas is expiring and he could help maintain fan interest..

Thomas looks completely finished, right now..maybe he recovers in time, but his quickness, first step and athleticism are non-existent..

[Killakobe81]

This doesn't have anything to do with Lonzo IMO..Thomas is expiring and he could help maintain fan interest..

Thomas looks completely finished, right now..maybe he recovers in time, but his quickness, first step and athleticism are non-existent..

fan interest?! Laker fans dont care about IT stop that ...
Lakers say they focused on 2019 so if no Big FA
we gave up our 3nd best bench scorer and dunker shot blocker for a pick ..1st rd pick and cap space thst we may not be able to use ...

[Clipper Nation]

IT expiring ...has nada to do with Lonzo ...
nice try ...

Magic will back the Brinks truck up for IT this summer, tbh.

[The Gemini Method]

Making moves! Haha... Well, good luck to Clarkson and Nance.

[HarlemHeat37]

fan interest?! Laker fans dont care about IT stop that ...
Lakers say they focused on 2019 so if no Big FA
we gave up our 3nd best bench scorer and dunker shot blocker for a pick ..1st rd pick and cap space thst we may not be able to use ...

Every fanbase loves underdog players like Thomas, tbh..if he shows any flashes, I bet he will be a fan favorite by March..

[dfens]

dumb trade for us tbh. clarkson and nance are good young pieces and thomas is just a bum midget. frye is good on a veteran team and that's it.
I mean we basically salary dumped some young loyal pieces that could play 2 way ball.

[whitemamba]

I like this trade , kuzma and Randle are better than nance, and hart is very promising, plus cap space and a first rounder. Great move.

[dfens]

I like this trade , kuzma and Randle are better than nance, and hart is very promising, plus cap space and a first rounder. Great move.

son agree on kuzma, but throwing away cheap good quality young depth is just a shit move.
And that first rounder is in the 20s so smh.

[RsxPiimp]

bummed out with the nance trade tbh. great locker room guy who does everything right on the floor. clarkson is awesome value too but i get it, cap space and first round picks are a premium in the league. the lakers have a great track record with late picks, so hopefully they can nab another steal with the cavs pick.


this works for the cavs too, they looked old and tired out there. nance and clarkson can provide the spark. most importantly they got rid of the cancer.

[RsxPiimp]

Lakers pursuit of James and George, continues. If the Cavs included Brooklyn’s pick then Koby/Gilbert got fleeced.

i knew that 2019 plan was a smokescreen and if they don’t resign randle, they’ll have $69 million in cap space.

they’re going after some big names again. hopefully magic doesnt point the bat up in the air before taking a swing. let rob pelinka operate.

[JoeTait75]

Doesn't appear that the Cavaliers had to give up the Brooklyn pick. And this Larry Nance didn't cost them Kevin Johnson and the draft rights to Dan Majerle, either.

[RsxPiimp]

shamwow be sleeping while woj are dropping bombs

[dfens]

Doesn't appear that the Cavaliers had to give up the Brooklyn pick. And this Larry Nance didn't cost them Kevin Johnson and the draft rights to Dan Majerle, either.

they can swap son.. I don't think you niggas are done. I think lebronze went full legm and just doesn't give a single fuck anymore :lmao

[Clipper Nation]

If they can still swap the Brooklyn pick, that's a game changer. I can see it now: Clippers trade Bradley for a first-rounder, then package that pick with DJ for the Brooklyn pick.

[Jules_Winnfield]

If they can still swap the Brooklyn pick, that's a game changer. I can see it now: Clippers trade Bradley for a first-rounder, then package that pick with DJ for the Brooklyn pick.

Since the Cavs traded their own 2018 1st Round pick in the Thomas/Clarkson deal, they CANNOT deal the Brooklyn pick until after the draft. So the Brooklyn pick will not be in any deals today. So basically the Cavs made all these moves and kept the pick they wanted to keep.

[Jules_Winnfield]

But that doesn't mean the Cavs can't make a deal for Jordan, but it would be hard. It would have to include Thompson, another filler and the second round protected pick. They'd basically have to pull something out their ass. Which they've done twice today without giving up the Brooklyn pick. :lol

[lebomb]

Look at the bright side...........the Lakers got IT and Frye

:lmao


Dont see how going OLDER and SMALLER makes your team better.

[Clipper Nation]

Apparently, Isaiah's agent is insisting that Isaiah is not coming off the bench.

:lol Lonzo

[DAF86]

Apparently, Isaiah's agent is insisting that Isaiah is not coming off the bench.

:lol Lonzo

He has no say on that, tbh.

[lebomb]

Well, you go with Lonzo who cant shoot worth a fuck, but gets you boards and assists or you go with a small dude that can score in bunches, but thats about it. Hmmmmm

[Chucho]

LOLakers getting their backup plan for when they can't sign King and everyone else laughs at them and tells them no thanks, per par.

They might sign PG13, he's a loser and would be a great fit. LOLakers and their perpetual shitiness. Thanks, Kobe!

[phxspurfan]

Good trade for Cavs to tell LeBron they did something. Ok trade for Lakers bc of the cap space. But IT sucks and is a cancer. Get rid of his ass asap.

[phxspurfan]

If Cavs get DJ they're a wrecking ball all of a sudden

[lebomb]

If Cavs get DJ they're a wrecking ball all of a sudden

Dump Tristan, JR and that 2nd round pick for DJ.

[phxspurfan]

Dump Tristan, JR and that 2nd round pick for DJ.

LAC will undoubtedly be asking for a first.

[Thebesteva]

Look at the bright side...........the Lakers got IT and Frye

:lmao


Dont see how going OLDER and SMALLER makes your team better.

it was for cap space though. Lakers put themselves in a much better situation than they were in just
hours ago.

[lebomb]

it was for cap space though. Lakers put themselves in a much better situation than they were in just
hours ago.

True, but thats IF everything works out in free agency.

[dfens]

sons this midget went from a 1st option on a 1st seed to being lonzo's backup on the lakers ... smh :lmao

[Thebesteva]

True, but thats IF everything works out in free agency.well yeah...they gotta take a risk there's no denying that. It's not like they exactly have a lot to lose here with a winning team they're splitting up.

[baseline bum]

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[LkrFan]

Looks like another rigged trade, courtesy of Stern Jr.

Rigged for who? We gave up some of our bench and took on their 4th str8ng PF.

And IT may get bought out because i hear he's insisting on starting. That's not happening.

[RsxPiimp]

sons this midget went from a 1st option on a 1st seed to being lonzo's backup on the lakers ... smh :lmao

he's a ball dominant guard. good chance he's out next year with the youth movement in LA unless he's ok with coming off the bench for a 1 year offer to build his stock.

[HarlemHeat37]

Thomas is looking like post-Denver Iverson, tbh..he'll be out of the league soon with that ego..

[LkrFan]

Wow...........IT!!! The Lakers must NOT be sold on Lonzo.
Riiiiiiiiiight! :lmao

[baseline bum]

Thomas is looking like post-Denver Iverson, tbh..he'll be out of the league soon with that ego..

From fifth in MVP voting to being a buyout candidate in less than a year :lmao

[LkrFan]

Good trade for Cavs to tell LeBron they did something. Ok trade for Lakers bc of the cap space. But IT sucks and is a cancer. Get rid of his ass asap.

I'm happy about getting Frye tbh. He's a vet and true stretch 4/5. I hope he's part of our bench next year too.

I hope they buyout Mighty Mouse.

[baseline bum]

I hope they buyout Mighty Mouse.

I hope they make him water boy.

[RsxPiimp]

Fwiw


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[baseline bum]

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I'd be mad if I went to a weak ass team.

:rollin

[LkrFan]

From fifth in MVP voting to being a buyout candidate in less than a year :lmao

:lol

[StrengthAndHonor]

Fwiw


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Well, he can always play for Lavar's league.

[baseline bum]

Going from being a Celtics legend to the Lakers' trash :lmao

[Chris]

LeBron blowing up the Cavs before joining SA :wow

:lol

[140]

AIDS getting fleeced by LeGM tbh :lmao

[AaronY]

Going from being a Celtics legend to the Lakers' trash :lmao
I never thought about that but damn thats really what happened in less than a year :lmao

[FkLA]

Was IT really a cancer in Believeland or are y'all talking about Rose?

[AaronY]

nice haul for the lakers, provided IT can rebound (figuratively)
Hes a free agent in three months. this a pure salary dump of Clarkson for free agency

[Chris Fall]

Damn how much money did Isaiah lose so far this season?

Maybe some team will sign him to the MLE this summer.

[baseline bum]

Damn how much money did Isaiah lose so far this season?

Maybe some team will sign him to the MLE this summer.

No shit. He was a $25 million a year player in Boston but he'll be lucky to get $18 million a year now.

[Robz4000]

No shit. He was a $25 million a year player in Boston but he'll be lucky to get $18 million a year now.

He won't even sniff Mills money if he wants a multi-year deal. He'll have to do a one year deal and play out of his mind to get close to that.

[Fabbs]

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Someone just happened to be filming the whole thing?
Seems poser staged.
:lol todays NBA

[Isitjustme?]

Someone just happened to be filming the whole thing?
Seems poser staged.
:lol todays NBA

It was part of a documentary

[AlexJones]

Still amazed that the Cavs got anything for IT

[Medvedenko]

Good trade for LA and seeing the usual hate on this piss poor site solidifies that.

[AlexJones]

:lmao trading for Detroit Iverson

[DAF86]

No shit. He was a $25 million a year player in Boston but he'll be lucky to get $18 million a year now.

18 a year? :lol

Dude would be lucky if he gets a Rudy Gay type deal.

[lefty]

Magic traded a Larry and a Jordan for an Isaiah Thomas lol

[Hoops Czar]

No shit. He was a $25 million a year player in Boston but he'll be lucky to get $18 million a year now.

Shit, that's harsh. How will he ever survive?

[Isitjustme?]

Good trade for LA and seeing the usual hate on this piss poor site solidifies that.

Lmao highlights in your hair

[StrengthAndHonor]

Damn how much money did Isaiah lose so far this season?

Maybe some team will sign him to the MLE this summer.

It's going to be a bloated 1 year deal.

[baseline bum]

18 a year? :lol

Dude would be lucky if he gets a Rudy Gay type deal.

Some retard team will throw a 4 year, $72 million deal at him I'm sure.

[StrengthAndHonor]

Nah, I don’t see that at all tbh.

[baseline bum]

It's going to be a bloated 1 year deal.

I think you underestimate the stupidity of NBA GMs.

[baseline bum]

Nah, I don’t see that at all tbh.

Walton said he is going to start Thomas, so I bet he puts up some empty numbers and Sacramento, Indy, Atlanta, or some other shit franchise will convince themselves it was LeBron holding him back in Cleveland.

[baseline bum]

Patty Mills makes $13 million a year for four years. How can you guys not think someone will offer Thomas $18 million a year for four years?

[Robz4000]

Patty Mills makes $13 million a year for four years. How can you guys not think someone will offer Thomas $18 million a year for four years?

Mills got that deal because PATFO grossly misread the market and made a panic signing at 12:01 AM. Thomas is a 30 year old PG reliant on speed coming off a career-altering injury while looking like a shell of himself.

[baseline bum]

Mills got that deal because PATFO grossly misread the market and made a panic signing at 12:01 AM. Thomas is a 30 year old PG reliant on speed coming off a career-altering injury while looking like a shell of himself.

So your belief is NBA GMs won't be stupid this summer? Good luck with that.

[DAF86]

Patty Mills makes $13 million a year for four years. How can you guys not think someone will offer Thomas $18 million a year for four years?

Because as bad as Mills has been, Thomas has been even worse. Like, a lot worse. Like, he doesn't even belong on a professional basketball court worse. Have you seen him play, or even checked his stats? I think he's shooting like 30% from the field and 20 % from 3 and he pairs that with the worst defense in the history of the league.

He looks like me trying to play on the NBA, only I'm taller.

[Robz4000]

So your belief is NBA GMs won't be stupid this summer? Good luck with that.

Just won't be that much money to spend this Summer. If this were 2-3 off-seasons ago I'd agree with you.

[Killakobe81]

Patty Mills makes $13 million a year for four years. How can you guys not think someone will offer Thomas $18 million a year for four years?

im with those thst say to get that much ...he needs to accept less years

[baseline bum]

Because as bad as Mills has been, Thomas has been even worse. Like, a lot worse. Like, he doesn't even belong on a professional basketball court worse. Have you seen him play, or even checked his stats? I think he's shooting like 30% from the field and 20 % from 3 and he pairs that with the worst defense in the history of the league.

He looks like me trying to play on the NBA, only I'm taller.

I guess bump this in the summer if he really only signs a one or two year deal. I think he'll get paid by some retard who thinks he can replicate what he did in Brad Stevens' system.

[StrengthAndHonor]

Walton said he is going to start Thomas, so I bet he puts up some empty numbers and Sacramento, Indy, Atlanta, or some other shit franchise will convince themselves it was LeBron holding him back in Cleveland.
I’m iffy with Walton’s statement. He values defense above everything else.

Thing is Isaiah has been traded to 5 teams in less than 5 years. His highest salary to date is $7 mil. He’ll be 30, recovering from injury and coming off one of the worst statistical season of his career. Ainge knew he was a product of Stevens‘ system and there were plenty of Isaiah trade rumors even before Cleveland offered Kyrie. He’s also a non- stop chatterbox who’s known to cause friction in the locker room, so we can pretty much gauge his value here.

[baseline bum]

I’m iffy with Walton’s statement. He values defense above everything else.

Thing is Isaiah has been traded to 5 teams in less than 5 years. His highest salary to date is $7 mil. He’ll be 30, recovering from injury and coming off one of the worst statistical season of his career. Ainge knew he was a product of Stevens‘ system and there were plenty of Isaiah trade rumors even before Cleveland offered Kyrie. He’s also a non- stop chatterbox who’s known to cause friction in the locker room, so we can pretty much gauge his value here.

All of that is why he won't be getting the $25 to $30 million a season that looked likely a year ago. So what offer do you see him getting? Something like two years, $25 million?

[StrengthAndHonor]

All of that is why he won't be getting the $25 to $30 million a season that looked likely a year ago. So what offer do you see him getting? Something like two years, $25 million?
Hard to say, $30/2 yrs with a player option is fair. Personally, any GM should just offer 1 year $12-$15 to determine his worth, but I see where you’re coming from. Someone will always overpay.


The caveat is the Lakers have no need to showcase him, since he’s looking for a payday so those politics could eat into his playing time.

[baseline bum]

Hard to say, $30/2 yrs with a player option is fair. Personally, any GM should just offer 1 year $12-$15 to determine his worth, but I see where you’re coming from. Someone will always overpay.


The caveat is the Lakers have no need to showcase him, since he’s looking for a payday so those politics could eat into his playing time.

I don't know man. Every year we say no one's going to give Player X this big contract and inevitably Player X gets it somewhere. I remember when X=Chandler Parsons and everyone figured he'd never get that payday. Or when X=Evan Turner. Or when X=Wesley Matthews.

[Robz4000]

I don't know man. Every year we say no one's going to give Player X this big contract and inevitably Player X gets it somewhere. I remember when X=Chandler Parsons and everyone figured he'd never get that payday. Or when X=Evan Turner. Or when X=Wesley Matthews.

The league was spending money out the ass that Summer. That hasn't been the case the last year or so since so many teams got stuck with those albatrosses.

[baseline bum]

The league was spending money out the ass that Summer. That hasn't been the case the last year or so since so many teams got stuck with those albatrosses.

That Matthews deal was in 2015 and he seemed like a way bigger question mark than Thomas. I was thinking Parsons was last summer but you're right, that one was 2016.

[spurraider21]

:lmao trading for Detroit Iverson
:lmao piggybacking harlem's takes. maybe if you slurp him harder he'll give you a pat on the head

[Killakobe81]

All of that is why he won't be getting the $25 to $30 million a season that looked likely a year ago. So what offer do you see him getting? Something like two years, $25 million?

We will never know but i think a max at the price Bum is talking was still iffy even pre injury ...
However bum is absolutely correct that the FO of NBA teams are traditionally been some of the dumbest in sports outside of baseball ... but thats becuz there is no hard cap in baseball

[Clipper Nation]

So your belief is NBA GMs won't be stupid this summer? Good luck with that.
NBA GMs' previous stupidity, along with the salary cap crunch, will leave them with a lot less money to be stupid with this summer.

[Brunodf]

Great trade for both teams tbh, Cavs improved and Lakers free cap space plus their fans do love a guard that takes 30 shots to score 30 points

[Chris Fall]

I don’t know that Isaiah will get a big deal at all. A lot of teams don’t have cap space to offer a big deal this summer. Last year, the big deals that were signed were mostly guys re-signing with their teams that had their Bird rights. Otto Porter, Ibaka, Ingles. Hardaway Jr may have been one of the few to sign a sizable contract with another team.

If we assume Lakers won’t be looking to re-sign him and wouldn’t be conducting a sign-and-trade with him, then his options will be limited. Teams with a decent amount of cap space other than LA include OKC and Sacramento and Orlando and Philly and Atlanta. Orlando could be a landing spot. But in order for Isaiah to get a big deal, another team needs to show interest to drive up the price.

I honestly think Isaiah may have to settle for something like $20 million over two years. If he has confidence he can rebuild his value, he should want to take a one year deal.

[BatManu20]

LeBron blowing up the Cavs before joining HOU :wow

[baseline bum]

I don’t know that Isaiah will get a big deal at all. A lot of teams don’t have cap space to offer a big deal this summer. Last year, the big deals that were signed were mostly guys re-signing with their teams that had their Bird rights. Otto Porter, Ibaka, Ingles. Hardaway Jr may have been one of the few to sign a sizable contract with another team.

If we assume Lakers won’t be looking to re-sign him and wouldn’t be conducting a sign-and-trade with him, then his options will be limited. Teams with a decent amount of cap space other than LA include OKC and Sacramento and Orlando and Philly and Atlanta. Orlando could be a landing spot. But in order for Isaiah to get a big deal, another team needs to show interest to drive up the price.

I honestly think Isaiah may have to settle for something like $20 million over two years. If he has confidence he can rebuild his value, he should want to take a one year deal.

A small point guard who relies on his speed and is about to go on the wrong side of 30 would be nuts to take a one or two year deal unless that's all that is out there IMO.

[Chris Fall]

And that might be all that’s out there for him especially based on what he’s done this season.

Not a lot of teams with loads of cap space this summer. And some of those teams that do have considerable space are hoping to catch one or more of the big fish in free agency. Remember, it’s not just LeBron and George out there. CP3, Melo, Boogie, Derrick Favors, possibly KD and Jordan. Isaiah is considerably down the list of prized free agents.

Even teams that strike out with those bigger names may not be all that interested in Thomas. Orlando is one of the few places I think will offer him. Maybe Utah? Sacramento has Fox, Atlanta signed Schroeder to a sizable deal. The only other team I think has the cap flexibility and may have an interest is Philly, but I think they’d only offer one year like they did with Reddick. When your options are limited, the price is also limited.

A one year deal is risky. But it may be a legitimate chance to make a big one year salary and to also rebuild his value. As some already suggested, the more years, I’d suspect the smaller the per year salary value.

[RsxPiimp]

he should get a j lin type of contract or an mle. guys like him, nerlens noel are going to be severely disappointed this off season. there's little to no market for niche guys like them.

[Raven]

Hard to say, $30/2 yrs with a player option is fair. Personally, any GM should just offer 1 year $12-$15 to determine his worth, but I see where you’re coming from. Someone will always overpay.


The caveat is the Lakers have no need to showcase him, since he’s looking for a payday so those politics could eat into his playing time.

yeah, no

[LkrFan]

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[LkrFan]

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[Thebesteva]

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i just don't think it's a good fit for lebron or us

[LkrFan]

i just don't think it's a good fit for lebron or us

I don't want LeDrama either, but if he does come I'll grudgingly root for him to help the Lakers pass Boston in all-time rang totals.

[LkrFan]

Mixed feelings about IT. For one, he still got it. He is now back in an uptempo offense which puts his unique talents on full display. He had 22 points and 6 dimes. But since he had like one practice, he also had 6 TOs. His defense was bad as advertised, but then again, we knew that.

I feel for him because he was in line for a $175M payday. Now, he's not gonna get anywhere close to that. Good thing for us is that we need his PG leadership while Zo is out, and he needs to rebuild his brand. What better stage to do it on then in LA? The fact that he grew up a Laker fan helps too.

Also, if we whiff on LeDrama and PG13, I'm totally OK with re-signing IT and have him gel with our young core. Last night showed glimpses on why he was a legit MVP candidate. Here's hoping he builds upon that performance.

[baseline bum]

OK, maybe you guys are right that Thomas ain't gonna get offered shit this summer :lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHcaNnr8PkM

[140]

:lmao

[Killakobe81]

OK, maybe you guys are right that Thomas ain't gonna get offered shit this summer :lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHcaNnr8PkM

He still thinks he a starter but he is not ...he still has some use ...but in limited mins at a discount rate.
If the Lakers miss out on big fish can still try and sign guys like Hezonja, Saric, Lavine or even Kyle Anderson with upside ...IT just diminishing returns ...

[RsxPiimp]

IT for a 1 year 18 mil deal should be fine. huge liability on defense but offensively, it’s refreshing to see someone who can make buckets and make a FT when the game is on the line :lol

[Chris Fall]

If some team is willing to pay Thomas $18M on a one year, he should definitely consider and work his tail off next season to rebuild his value... and pray that he can as I doubt he will. After this season, his value has bottomed out. I’d be very surprised to see him get an offer for more than 3 years at a significantly low annual, like maybe $8-10M annually. But of course, never underestimate the stupidity of NBA owners and executives.

Personally, I think his NBA days are numbered. I think he’ll be out of the league earlier than expected, a once star that burns out unexpectedly in his early 30s like Arenas or Marbury did. Maybe he can become an overseas legend too. Considering his height and being the last pick in the draft, he’s actually done quite well to last in the league this long and actually play at the level he has.

[Killakobe81]

If some team is willing to pay Thomas $18M on a one year, he should definitely consider and work his tail off next season to rebuild his value... and pray that he can as I doubt he will. After this season, his value has bottomed out. I’d be very surprised to see him get an offer for more than 3 years at a significantly low annual, like maybe $8-10M annually. But of course, never underestimate the stupidity of NBA owners and executives.

Personally, I think his NBA days are numbered. I think he’ll be out of the league earlier than expected, a once star that burns out unexpectedly in his early 30s like Arenas or Marbury did. Maybe he can become an overseas legend too. Considering his height and being the last pick in the draft, he’s actually done quite well to last in the league this long and actually play at the level he has.

agree 100%
he is coming oiff injury and was traded twice ...he has no leverage. He been on 5 teams and only shown MVP level value once. if Lakers gonna pay 18 mill one year expiring to protect cap space find another KCP type ...
Do agree there is value in his FT shooting ...but not $18 mill worth

[spurraider21]

lakers were able to dump 2 guys they wanted to dump (they had to get rid of one of randle/nance), got a draft pick and cleared up cap room. they made out fine regardless of what IT does this year

[Killakobe81]

lakers were able to dump 2 guys they wanted to dump (they had to get rid of one of randle/nance), got a draft pick and cleared up cap room. they made out fine regardless of what IT does this year

Agree, we did ...but now Randle expecting big deal . He has improved but still no deep jumper and very lefty reliant.I like him after some intial concerns ...but wouldnt pay huge money. Improved defender and finisher willing passser ...but anything over 12-15 millie gives me pause eish we could just pay him Deng's money ...Nance has one more cheap year left iirc.

[Raven]

lakers were able to dump 2 guys they wanted to dump (they had to get rid of one of randle/nance), got a draft pick and cleared up cap room. they made out fine regardless of what IT does this year

people were still arguing about the clarkson contract not being an albatross :lol

[Raven]

Agree, we did ...but now Randle expecting big deal . He has improved but still no deep jumper and very lefty reliant.I like him after some intial concerns ...but wouldnt pay huge money. Improved defender and finisher willing passser ...but anything over 12-15 millie gives me pause eish we could just pay him Deng's money ...Nance has one more cheap year left iirc.

yes, please please pleaaaaase

[spurraider21]

people were still arguing about the clarkson contract not being an albatross :lol
i dont think its awful in a vacuum. they just had no need for that type of player with lonzo/ingram/randle being playmakers. they dont need a jamal crawford type

[Killakobe81]

yes, please please pleaaaaase

not saying i would repeat that mistake just saying since we already paying it to Deng ... id be ok with Randle at that
price for the 2 years left ...
For example Deng making $17 million to sit for two more years
Rather have Randle make that for two years than 4 years in the 12-15 mill range he might fetch in FA...

[RsxPiimp]

$2 million dollars jeez

[TDMVPDPOY]

$2 million dollars jeez

how about going from a potential supermax, to getting traded twice in 1 year, to signing wiht the nuggets for 2m...lol isiah thomas...why didnt he just sign whatever was offered to him while he was in sacremento or boston whatever was on the table...did this clown really think he was worth supermax due to fluke mvp season numbers?