Lakers 2-way Johnathan Williams, Waive Travis Wear...

Post #1 » by **Kilroy** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 12:10 am

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/251471/Lakers-Sign-Johnathan-Williams-To-Two-Way-Deal-Waive-Travis-Wear

Really surprised we waived Wear... Seemed to be just what we needed.

Landsberger · Post #2 » by **Landsberger** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 12:52 am

My guess is that if we're going with more depth it will be veterans. Not that I like it but this team is looking to "grow up" quickly and more development players isn't seeming like what they are looking for.

TKainZero · Post #3 » by **TKainZero** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 1:55 am

Landsberger wrote:My guess is that if we're going with more depth it will be veterans. Not that I like it but this team is looking to "grow up" quickly and more development players isn't seeming like what they are looking for.

Williams is a rookie
Wear has played in the nba for several years (and even won a game or two for the lakers last year)

They litteraly just dumped a vet for a rookie

If they signed Noah, your comment makes sense. But they just cut a vet for a rookie. Your comment seems... mistimed.

Of course, another move is likely around the corner thou

stan francisco · Post #4 » by **stan francisco** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 2:09 am

I’ve come around on Wear. Like his game, but he’s maybe peaked already. I’ll be okay with this but on one condition. We have to have a better big (a C) than Wear on the way in. I sure hope this rookie isn’t the sole reason for waiving Wear.

Noah would be great. Dedmon, too. And there are others.

I expect a vet big man replacement. I don’t think Wagner is gonna cut it just yet, although I LOVE his competitiveness and engine and shot form. Next year...

KCP’s salary makes pretty big trades possible. If he can waive his NTC...

KCP, Zubac and Lance might land us a legit serviceable big. No picks. We scout well. Hart is almost there, and will beat out Pope for the starting role before season’s end anyway.

Post #5 » by **snaquille oatmeal** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 2:17 am

disappointed about Wear, I really like him.

Desiderium · Post #6 » by **Desiderium** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 3:03 am

glad wear is gone. we need rebounding more than another wing to take up minutes. williams gives us that

Spanish_Laker · Post #7 » by **Spanish_Laker** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 9:49 am

One of the few reliable shooters and he is gone...Good job Pelinka.

Landsberger · Post #8 » by **Landsberger** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 5:33 pm

TKainZero wrote:
Landsberger wrote:My guess is that if we're going with more depth it will be veterans. Not that I like it but this team is looking to "grow up" quickly and more development players isn't seeming like what they are looking for.

Williams is a rookie
Wear has played in the nba for several years (and even won a game or two for the lakers last year)

They litteraly just dumped a vet for a rookie

If they signed Noah, your comment makes sense. But they just cut a vet for a rookie. Your comment seems... mistimed.

Of course, another move is likely around the corner thou

Wear is a marginal NBA talent who may be a veteran but isn't truly a player any team competing for a playoff spot would be using in their rotation. Maybe I should have used veteran who was a front line player at one point in time.

One Love · Post #9 » by **One Love** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 6:01 pm

This has to do with a big body to rebound and play the middle when McGee is out, period... Portland attacked the middle & co trolled the boards once McGee hit the bench...

XXBKXX · Post #10 » by **XXBKXX** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 6:52 pm

I like the move and understand it.. we went with more depth at center than 3 pt shooting.. having Svi on the bench kind of makes wear moot.. lord knows we need as much depth at the 5 as we can get...

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kblo247 · Post #11 » by **kblo247** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 6:53 pm

Would have cut Caruso

Laker_Kid · Post #12 » by **Laker_Kid** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:38 pm

I liked William’s hustle. so yeah.