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Post by --------- on May 3, 2016 16:57:08 GMT -5
We have a discussion for the draft and one for the playoffs, Free Agency starts July 1st. Speculation has already begun as names like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Demar Derozan, Hassan Whiteside and more all have the ability to enter free agency and go elsewhere.
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Post by --------- on May 3, 2016 16:59:26 GMT -5
Not going to happen but Al Horford could be the Lakers better version of Andrew Bogut. He fits well next to Randle. Just a thought.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2016 18:28:23 GMT -5
Not going to happen but Al Horford could be the Lakers better version of Andrew Bogut. He fits well next to Randle. Just a thought. LOL funny you mention that, considering on my NBA 2k Association (with the Heat), Al Horford joined the Lakers after one season. With Horford walking and the Teague/Korver duo traded to Brooklyn, I thought it was unrealistic, but it made the Hawks much easier to deal with.  But anyway, Al Horford could be in a Lakers uniform... At least a better option than Bismack Biyombo lol |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2016 15:04:34 GMT -5
I suppose we can also talk about the NBA hirings/firings, since coaches are basically in free agency mode now? lol
Can't believe the Pacers would fire Frank Vogel, really overachieving with his squad this year. He brought them to the 7th seed in the East, which is saying something considering how deep the East was in terms of W-L record, while also pushing the 2-seed Raptors to the brink of 7 games.. Why would you fire Vogel? Unless there was some disconnect between Frank Vogel and Paul George, I can't understand why.
Whoever gets Vogel will get an awesome coach though. Even during the Heat and Pacers mini-rivalry, I still had a level of respect for Frank Vogel.
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Post by --------- on May 6, 2016 18:08:01 GMT -5
Frank Vogel is one of the better coaches in the NBA and while I could see him getting a new job immediately in a place like Sacramento, Houston or New York, he could also do what Alvin Gentry did and take a job as an Assistant Coach somewhere for a season to keep working but also take a break from the grind of being a Head Coach. I know I'm biased but I would love it if the Lakers were able to bring him onto Luke Walton's staff. It's not gonna happen but it would be nice to get a coach of that caliber to help Luke Walton get accustomed to being a Head Coach. Brian Shaw and J.B. Bickerstaff are two favorites to end up on Walton's staff.
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Post by --------- on May 6, 2016 18:12:04 GMT -5
Sounds like Warriors Center, Festus Ezeli, who is a restricted free agent this offseason is likely to get a lucrative deal around 3 years and 50 million. Not sure is he's worth it considering his past of injuries but he's young and has potential.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2016 21:29:25 GMT -5
Frank Vogel is one of the better coaches in the NBA and while I could see him getting a new job immediately in a place like Sacramento, Houston or New York, he could also do what Alvin Gentry did and take a job as an Assistant Coach somewhere for a season to keep working but also take a break from the grind of being a Head Coach. I know I'm biased but I would love it if the Lakers were able to bring him onto Luke Walton's staff. It's not gonna happen but it would be nice to get a coach of that caliber to help Luke Walton get accustomed to being a Head Coach. Brian Shaw and J.B. Bickerstaff are two favorites to end up on Walton's staff. Frank Vogel's best option would be to go to Houston, honestly. But either there or Sacramento isn't the most luxurious with the headcases you have to put up with. But I'm sure Vogel can help Harden as he helped Paul George... I will say, Shaw would be excellent with Walton and the Lakers, in my personal opinion. That's also a good "backup" plan in case Luke Walton falls on his face. Sounds like Warriors Center, Festus Ezeli, who is a restricted free agent this offseason is likely to get a lucrative deal around 3 years and 50 million. Not sure is he's worth it considering his past of injuries but he's young and has potential. Ezeli is NOT worth that amount of money. This might come back to bite me in 3 years like my Clippers comments, but I don't see Ezeli worth that amount of money. That's over $15 million... NO WAY! |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2016 22:46:33 GMT -5
Jeremy Lin will reportedly opt out of his contract with the Charlotte Hornets. The guy showed he can play in Charlotte, it'll be interesting to see who signs him.
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Post by --------- on May 6, 2016 22:52:02 GMT -5
Frank Vogel is one of the better coaches in the NBA and while I could see him getting a new job immediately in a place like Sacramento, Houston or New York, he could also do what Alvin Gentry did and take a job as an Assistant Coach somewhere for a season to keep working but also take a break from the grind of being a Head Coach. I know I'm biased but I would love it if the Lakers were able to bring him onto Luke Walton's staff. It's not gonna happen but it would be nice to get a coach of that caliber to help Luke Walton get accustomed to being a Head Coach. Brian Shaw and J.B. Bickerstaff are two favorites to end up on Walton's staff. Frank Vogel's best option would be to go to Houston, honestly. But either there or Sacramento isn't the most luxurious with the headcases you have to put up with. But I'm sure Vogel can help Harden as he helped Paul George... I will say, Shaw would be excellent with Walton and the Lakers, in my personal opinion. That's also a good "backup" plan in case Luke Walton falls on his face. Sounds like Warriors Center, Festus Ezeli, who is a restricted free agent this offseason is likely to get a lucrative deal around 3 years and 50 million. Not sure is he's worth it considering his past of injuries but he's young and has potential. Ezeli is NOT worth that amount of money. This might come back to bite me in 3 years like my Clippers comments, but I don't see Ezeli worth that amount of money. That's over $15 million... NO WAY! I don't want Houston getting Frank Vogel, like I said he's a great coach. I hope they end up with Mike D'Antoni or better yet, Jeff Van Gundy. Yeah but I know Vogel is ending up in Houston. Brian Shaw is one of the best assistant coaches in the NBA, he hasn't worked out as a Head Coach but I can't wait until he's announced as part of Luke Walton's staff. How much would you say Festus Ezeli is worth considering the max is going up to 30M? And what Clipper comments? |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2016 22:55:23 GMT -5
Frank Vogel's best option would be to go to Houston, honestly. But either there or Sacramento isn't the most luxurious with the headcases you have to put up with. But I'm sure Vogel can help Harden as he helped Paul George... I will say, Shaw would be excellent with Walton and the Lakers, in my personal opinion. That's also a good "backup" plan in case Luke Walton falls on his face. Ezeli is NOT worth that amount of money. This might come back to bite me in 3 years like my Clippers comments, but I don't see Ezeli worth that amount of money. That's over $15 million... NO WAY! I don't want Houston getting Frank Vogel, like I said he's a great coach. I hope they end up with Mike D'Antoni or better yet, Jeff Van Gundy. Yeah but I know Vogel is ending up in Houston. Brian Shaw is one of the best assistant coaches in the NBA, he hasn't worked out as a Head Coach but I can't wait until he's announced as part of Luke Walton's staff. How much would you say Festus Ezeli is worth considering the max is going up to 30M? And what Clipper comments? On Facebook's "flashback" thing, I saw where I called Stephen A idiotic for saying that the Clippers (three years ago) would end up firing Del Negro, hiring Doc Rivers, giving up Eric Bledsoe and Caron Butler, and re-signing Chris Paul, along with getting Paul Pierce. Though he messed up when he said they'd trade Blake Griffin and sign Kevin Garnett, he was mostly accurate. Anyway, I think Ezeli would be worth in the $8 million range per year. I feel a team would regret signing Ezeli away from the Warriors for any more than that. |
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Post by --------- on May 6, 2016 23:51:31 GMT -5
I don't want Houston getting Frank Vogel, like I said he's a great coach. I hope they end up with Mike D'Antoni or better yet, Jeff Van Gundy. Yeah but I know Vogel is ending up in Houston. Brian Shaw is one of the best assistant coaches in the NBA, he hasn't worked out as a Head Coach but I can't wait until he's announced as part of Luke Walton's staff. How much would you say Festus Ezeli is worth considering the max is going up to 30M? And what Clipper comments? On Facebook's "flashback" thing, I saw where I called Stephen A idiotic for saying that the Clippers (three years ago) would end up firing Del Negro, hiring Doc Rivers, giving up Eric Bledsoe and Caron Butler, and re-signing Chris Paul, along with getting Paul Pierce. Though he messed up when he said they'd trade Blake Griffin and sign Kevin Garnett, he was mostly accurate. Anyway, I think Ezeli would be worth in the $8 million range per year. I feel a team would regret signing Ezeli away from the Warriors for any more than that. Stephen A, as much as I dislike him and his Lakers FO bashing, the dude has some credible sources and has predicted some of the bigger moves throughout the NBA. Let's hope one of his KD predictions is right, either the old one in LA or the recent suggestion of Miami. |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2016 23:54:09 GMT -5
On Facebook's "flashback" thing, I saw where I called Stephen A idiotic for saying that the Clippers (three years ago) would end up firing Del Negro, hiring Doc Rivers, giving up Eric Bledsoe and Caron Butler, and re-signing Chris Paul, along with getting Paul Pierce. Though he messed up when he said they'd trade Blake Griffin and sign Kevin Garnett, he was mostly accurate. Anyway, I think Ezeli would be worth in the $8 million range per year. I feel a team would regret signing Ezeli away from the Warriors for any more than that. Stephen A, as much as I dislike him and his Lakers FO bashing, the dude has some credible sources and has predicted some of the bigger moves throughout the NBA. Let's hope one of his KD predictions is right, either the old one in LA or the recent suggestion of Miami. He recently suggested Miami? Hmmm... Dragic, Wade, Durant, Bosh, Whiteside ... With the bench of Richardson, Winslow, and Johnson? Yes please!! |
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2016 13:38:49 GMT -5
Grizzlies, perhaps the most impatient team in the NBA, have fired Joerger. Kings are going to pursue him.
But unless Memphis strongly feels they will have Frank Vogel, I don't know why they make this move.
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Post by --------- on May 8, 2016 13:36:50 GMT -5
The more I look into him and morre I study how he'd fit, the more I like the idea of the Lakers landing Festus Ezeli. The only issues I have with that are his history of injuries and the price. Might have to overpay a bit for him but I don't want to give him half of the new max.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2016 14:46:16 GMT -5
The more I look into him and morre I study how he'd fit, the more I like the idea of the Lakers landing Festus Ezeli. The only issues I have with that are his history of injuries and the price. Might have to overpay a bit for him but I don't want to give him half of the new max. What does the new max look like?? And for the record, I don't believe in paying a player the max, unless it's just THE guy like a Jordan, a LeBron, a Durant, someone like that... And even those guys could consider taking $2-3 million less just to help build a team around them to pursue a championship. |
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