Barnes to Lakers or Cavs

[ChumpDumper]

Play Barnes 36 minutes and see if he averages a 12/6.

If he lasts more than a season there, I will be impressed.

[AFBlue]

Yeah this is a false argument because Barnes was never going to come here, especially not for less than $2M. Not that it doesn't mean the Spurs grossly overpaid for RJ...but it's not a realistic comparison of contract versus talent.

[Fabbs]

I can't defend Soft s weak rebounding, so I'll just make a bunch of up and try to change the subject. It's what i do.

duly noted.

[Fabbs]

If he lasts more than a season there, I will be impressed.

If Barnes plays for a Championship team (ref aided albeit) while Pops getting asscleaned in the 1st or 2nd round again, I will be too.

AFBlue

Yeah this is a false argument because Barnes was never going to come here, especially not for less than $2M. Not that it doesn't mean the Spurs grossly overpaid for RJ...but it's not a realistic comparison of contract versus talent.

True, while the Spurs used to have vets wanting to come here for a le shot (Ms. Finley) now most if not all will say no way no how.

[admiralsnackbar]

As much as I hate the Lakers, something about Artest and Barnes on the same team intrigues me.

Schadenfreude?

[Nathan89]

And the Lakers widen the gap.

[DJB]

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

so how long till kobe and barnes start fighting during Practice?

[BadMotorscooter]

And the Lakers widen the gap.

+1. This is the best post in the thread. People can think this is a bad thing for the Lakers but they're just kidding themselves. They also thought Artest would be a bad thing. I read threads on here how Artest would self destruct the Lakers this year. Didnt happen. The Lakers are on the verge of another three peat and just got way deeper if they get Barnes. Dont kid yourself.

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA

Matt Barnes has agreed in principle on a two-year, $3.6 million deal with the Lakers, league sources tell Y! He's expected to sign tonight.

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA

Cavs wouldn't raise Barnes' offer beyond $7 million guaranteed over 2 seasons, sources say. Lakers expect to receive a signed deal tonight.

[timtonymanu]

Artest and Barnes are setting a trend here.

Fight with Kobe. Then join him the next season.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski WojYahooNBA

Y! Sources: Matt Barnes reaches agreement on two year deal with Lakers: http://tinyurl.com/2aew3c9

[Nathan89]

WojYahooNBA

Cavs wouldn't raise Barnes' offer beyond $7 million guaranteed over 2 seasons, sources say. Lakers expect to receive a signed deal tonight.

He is going to take 3.6mil/2yrs over 7mil/2yrs? Man winning over money he is a TERRIBLE PERSON. I would never want that type of player on the spurs. Never.

[ElNono]

He did say he wanted to play for a contender...

[scottspurs]

So what game do you guys expect this team so self implode with Artest, Bryant, and Barnes all on the same team? Its like the lakers mixed water with electricity and now their throwing in a nuke.

[2Cleva]

WojYahooNBA

Matt Barnes has agreed in principle on a two-year, $3.6 million deal with the Lakers, league sources tell Y! He's expected to sign tonight.

[ohmwrecker]

Schadenfreude?

Hopefully.

[ace3g]

Matt_Barnes22

Its official I AM A LOS ANGLES LAKER. I wanna thank u for all ur patients and understanding. This is a dream come true!!! Good lookn Kobe

[Nathan89]

That sucks for him he was about to make 10mil over two years in Toronto.

[Dunc n Dave]

Artest and Barnes are setting a trend here.

Fight with Kobe. Then join him the next season.

Yeah, and don;t forget that Kobe tried to talk Raja Bell into joining the Lakers too. The same guy that clothes-lined Kobe when he played for the Suns.

It's like Kobe talks Mitch K into signing anyone who's had the guts to stand up to him on the court. Guess it makes life easier for him, when they decide "if you can't beat him, join him."

[TJastal]

Yeah this is a false argument because Barnes was never going to come here, especially not for less than $2M. Not that it doesn't mean the Spurs grossly overpaid for RJ...but it's not a realistic comparison of contract versus talent.

Barnes just signed a contract with the fakers for less $$$. He wanted to play on a contender and stated he would take less $$ to do so. He also wanted assurance of a steady gig/minutes. With the lakers he may not have steady minutes. However with the spurs he would have had a starting role and for the same $$$ I would bet had Popazit called him a week ago when he was looking for a job he would have been on a plane to SA pronto.

And what do you mean it's not a "realistic" comparison? They both play the same position and put up basically the same #'s last year, though Barnes was for more efficient.

[TJastal]

He is going to take 3.6mil/2yrs over 7mil/2yrs? Man winning over money he is a TERRIBLE PERSON. I would never want that type of player on the spurs. Never.

God yah. Anyone that would turn down a chunk of $$$ in order to fulfill a lifelong dream is not spurs material. Thank god we dodged that bullet.

[guzmangm]

+1. This is the best post in the thread. People can think this is a bad thing for the Lakers but they're just kidding themselves. They also thought Artest would be a bad thing. I read threads on here how Artest would self destruct the Lakers this year. Didnt happen. The Lakers are on the verge of another three peat and just got way deeper if they get Barnes. Dont kid yourself.

Yep, the Lakers biggest weakness (only weakness) was depth... The superteams are forming now, and as someone said it will only be that much harder for a small market team on the decline to stay compe ve.

[Mel_13]