Russell (opts in) for Nurkic
Suns get their point guard and Lakers get a center next to AD
Russell (opts in), Rui for Ayton
Blazers turn center over to Williams and cut long term salary. Lakers get a center next to AD
Russell (opts in), Rui, Vincent for Beal
Suns get their point and Lakers shoot for Beal returning to form and being a third star
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No thanks from POR.
LAL will need to to find another dance partner.
LAL will need to to find another dance partner.
Edrees wrote:JRoy wrote:Monta Ellis have it all
I was hoping and expecting this to be one of the first replies. You did not disappoint. Jroy have it all.
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Lakers are in a tough spot at center. AD is not strong enough to defend Jokic type centers, and does not shoot well enough to be a full-time power forward in today's NBA.Laimbeer wrote:Russell (opts in) for Nurkic
Suns get their point guard and Lakers get a center next to AD
Russell (opts in), Rui for Ayton
Blazers turn center over to Williams and cut long term salary. Lakers get a center next to AD
Russell (opts in), Rui, Vincent for Beal
Suns get their point and Lakers shoot for Beal returning to form and being a third star
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I have published Beal's idea a couple of times and it has been poorly received (or ignored) in the meeting... I don't dislike it... I think we cannot evaluate his performance in the Suns without taking into account his terrible situation in the Suns, playing without a true PG and as a 3 option
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scoobs07 wrote:Lakers are in a tough spot at center. AD is not strong enough to defend Jokic type centers, and does not shoot well enough to be a full-time power forward in today's NBA.Laimbeer wrote:Russell (opts in) for Nurkic
Suns get their point guard and Lakers get a center next to AD
Russell (opts in), Rui for Ayton
Blazers turn center over to Williams and cut long term salary. Lakers get a center next to AD
Russell (opts in), Rui, Vincent for Beal
Suns get their point and Lakers shoot for Beal returning to form and being a third star
Still, AD can do it better than most...how many guys can defend the Joker?...my plan would be to get the best scoring guard possible to replace Russell... I ask... would the series go 3-0 if instead of Russell, they had D.Murray/Lavine/Beal etc...? I don't think so... (I know these guys are far from perfect but still....)
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As a Suns fan, if you can turn Beal into D-Lo (Books boy), and Rui, it would be hard saying no.
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Laimbeer wrote:Russell (opts in), Rui, Vincent for Beal
Suns get their point and Lakers shoot for Beal returning to form and being a third star
The first two would be definite "no".
This one I think has merit.
What would it take to get Vando instead of Vincent?
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Tough out for Dlo, but he had a good season and he will have suitors. I dont think he opts in, tho he might re-sign for the Lakers for a longer term deal. I dunno what else they can do, he was clearly their 3rd best player this RS and kept them afloat
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tester551 wrote:Laimbeer wrote:Russell (opts in), Rui, Vincent for Beal
Suns get their point and Lakers shoot for Beal returning to form and being a third star
The first two would be definite "no".
This one I think has merit.
What would it take to get Vando instead of Vincent?
Dont think the Suns have the assets. I dont think they have the assets do dump Beal like this either. No team in the league wants to be on the hook for 50mill/year for 3 more years
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I think the 1st two are DOA. Portland aleady has an extra guard. DLo would just make 2 extra guards. Meanwhile Phoenix has a PG hole but they also have a center/size problem. Nurkic's the only guy with the ability to compete inside. If anything they need to add another solid big.
The 3rd one has a chance. Though it's not great for the Lakers.
The 3rd one has a chance. Though it's not great for the Lakers.
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