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With the Lakers losing Dwight, Kobe coming off an ACL and their projected cap room in 2014 it may be time for them to rebuild a bit. Currently Nash is the only one on the books next summer, anyone have any guesses if he might be available and at what cost? Given his age and their position would Stuckey's expiring deal and sweetener be a offensive offer? I think it'd be nice to bring in a vet pg who can still play and is willing to serve as a BK mentor.

Piston Prince wrote:With the Lakers losing Dwight, Kobe coming off an ACL and their projected cap room in 2014 it may be time for them to rebuild a bit. Currently Nash is the only one on the books next summer, anyone have any guesses if he might be available and at what cost? Given his age and their position would Stuckey's expiring deal and sweetener be a offensive offer? I think it'd be nice to bring in a vet pg who can still play and is willing to serve as a BK mentor.

They aren't trading Nash so that is a bad idea. I'm sure if they did consider it they would want Monroe to which I would say no.

DetroitDon15 wrote:

Piston Prince wrote:With the Lakers losing Dwight, Kobe coming off an ACL and their projected cap room in 2014 it may be time for them to rebuild a bit. Currently Nash is the only one on the books next summer, anyone have any guesses if he might be available and at what cost? Given his age and their position would Stuckey's expiring deal and sweetener be a offensive offer? I think it'd be nice to bring in a vet pg who can still play and is willing to serve as a BK mentor.

They aren't trading Nash so that is a bad idea. I'm sure if they did consider it they would want Monroe to which I would say no.

While I agree it's not likely they'd trade Nash as I can't imagine Kobe would be ok with it, I don't believe they'd think Monroe is a realistic conversation piece.

DetroitDon15 wrote:

Piston Prince wrote:With the Lakers losing Dwight, Kobe coming off an ACL and their projected cap room in 2014 it may be time for them to rebuild a bit. Currently Nash is the only one on the books next summer, anyone have any guesses if he might be available and at what cost? Given his age and their position would Stuckey's expiring deal and sweetener be a offensive offer? I think it'd be nice to bring in a vet pg who can still play and is willing to serve as a BK mentor.

They aren't trading Nash so that is a bad idea. I'm sure if they did consider it they would want Monroe to which I would say no.

Whoa, I don't think even the Lakers would expect Monroe for Nash at this point. Great player in his day, but he's closer to middle-of-the pack than elite now.

I would guess a pick and expiring could net you Nash at this point. LA is not competing, and they'd like out of his contract I imagine. Don't think he's a good fit though.

Laimbeer wrote:

DetroitDon15 wrote:

Piston Prince wrote:With the Lakers losing Dwight, Kobe coming off an ACL and their projected cap room in 2014 it may be time for them to rebuild a bit. Currently Nash is the only one on the books next summer, anyone have any guesses if he might be available and at what cost? Given his age and their position would Stuckey's expiring deal and sweetener be a offensive offer? I think it'd be nice to bring in a vet pg who can still play and is willing to serve as a BK mentor.

They aren't trading Nash so that is a bad idea. I'm sure if they did consider it they would want Monroe to which I would say no.

Whoa, I don't think even the Lakers would expect Monroe for Nash at this point. Great player in his day, but he's closer to middle-of-the pack than elite now.

I think the Pistons have to move Monroe now but Nash isn't the guy.

DetroitDon15 wrote:

Laimbeer wrote:

DetroitDon15 wrote:
They aren't trading Nash so that is a bad idea. I'm sure if they did consider it they would want Monroe to which I would say no.

Whoa, I don't think even the Lakers would expect Monroe for Nash at this point. Great player in his day, but he's closer to middle-of-the pack than elite now.

I think the Pistons have to move Monroe now but Nash isn't the guy.

Pistons don't have to move Monroe. That would be a big mistake.

We're not trading a core young player and potential all-star for an over the hill (but future hall of fame) PG. No way

Steve Nash

for

Rodney Stuckey (expiring)
Kyle Singler


This trade let's them COMPLETELY start over next season. They would have an entire roster of expirings plus whoever they drafted this season and Singler. They'd be MAJOR players next year in free agency (LeBron, Wade, Melo, Bosh, etc.).

Piston Pete wrote:Steve Nash

for

Rodney Stuckey (expiring)
Kyle Singler


This trade let's them COMPLETELY start over next season. They would have an entire roster of expirings plus whoever they drafted this season and Singler. They'd be MAJOR players next year in free agency (LeBron, Wade, Melo, Bosh, etc.).

FYI, someone posted Nash for Stuckey on the T&T board, and the Lakers fans like it so far.....

Piston Pete wrote:

Piston Pete wrote:Steve Nash

for

Rodney Stuckey (expiring)
Kyle Singler


This trade let's them COMPLETELY start over next season. They would have an entire roster of expirings plus whoever they drafted this season and Singler. They'd be MAJOR players next year in free agency (LeBron, Wade, Melo, Bosh, etc.).

FYI, someone posted Nash for Stuckey on the T&T board, and the Lakers fans like it so far.....

Lakers dealt so many future picks in the Dwight and Nash moves, rebuild would be very hard plus Kobe won't be down for it.

Who the heck wants the crypt keeper anymore?

theBigLip wrote:

DetroitDon15 wrote:

Laimbeer wrote:
Whoa, I don't think even the Lakers would expect Monroe for Nash at this point. Great player in his day, but he's closer to middle-of-the pack than elite now.

I think the Pistons have to move Monroe now but Nash isn't the guy.

Pistons don't have to move Monroe. That would be a big mistake.

I don't see Smith being his best at SF and if a team would be willing to part with a young rising star at PG. Detroit moves him. Look what Paul did for the Clips, Irving for the Cavs, and Lillard for the Blazers. IMHO, Point Guard is the most important spot in the league.

^Irving is a great player, but what exactly has he done for the Cavs?

They've still had top 4 lottery positions in each of his seasons.

But yeah, I think its fairly academic that an upgrade at point is a must, and I still don't think Knight is that guy.

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