2018 Trade Ideas thread

[Kilroy]

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He aint breaking any news...

It's weird though... As this gets closer to potentially happening, I find myself caring less and less if we actually do get LeBron. He's the best player on the planet, but every superteam he's been on has underachieved IMO... We'd have to pray Ball and Ingram get very good if we hoped to win it all with a PG/LeBron duo for our best players...
We need Davis... Or maybe a player like Towns that's about to take a big step up, to pair with George, and we need Ball and Ingram to become everything anyone ever hyped them to be. And we need Kuz to be in the discussion with Curry for best shooter all time.

[Vae Victus]

The problem with trying to steal a in prime Superstar. There just isnt any available in FA and in trade all of our youth prolly cant get it done.

We have capspace now and we gotta take who we can get which is basically LBJ and PG13, hell maybe even Cousins if LBJ declines and we want to really throw the dice, i personally dont, but MaginkaBuss might.

I'm starting to feel pretty good. The buzz and fit is right for LBJ to pick the Lakers to end his career. CLE is toast. PHI has a massive PR disaster involving the Colangelos with daddy still around fuming about his kid getting ****. HOU has logistical difficulties in making a trade happen that has too many moving parts.

Even failing to get LBJ, i think we all can agree we likely have the inside track with PG13 coming to town to lead us. We then have alot of options on how to move forward, moving Deng for a 2019 expiring deal likely wont be overly difficult, and thus we can then look forward to another year of growth and development from our youth led by PG13 and hope to impress and lure another max level FA to finally form a legit contender.

It's a far sight from where i knew we were just screwed heading into the offseason the past 3 years, praying to almighty bball god to gift us a Rookie Lebron level prospect among our draft picks.

[Miggggy]

All good.

He's going to Houston pg Paul sg Harden sf Lebron that's what Lebron is about the Superstars.

this isn't a story.

Paul George will be a Laker Lebron is a rocket. it's so basketball easy. it's a done deal.Warriors rockets Durant vs. Lebron it's what the NBA wants. but hey The Lakers will get the guy they always wanted. and maybe you resign Lopez and Isiah on team friendly deals to get the team you want.

you are full of it

[loveshaq786]

What LeBron and PG should do is talk to Kevin Durant. LeBron tells them they will collectively take less around 28 a piece for LeBron and Durant and PG takes 25. After gaining commitment, Durant and PG stay quiet. LeBron tells Cleveland that he's going to the Lakers no matter what and that he has a deal in place with the Lakers. The Lakers call the Cavs and offer deng, (s&t) pope, zubac, and second round pick, for LeBron straight up. Cleveland doesn't have money to lock up any Talent, Pope is an excellent fit and gives them some real talent. This will prevent them from being the worst team in the east.

It's definitely a pipe dream, but can you imagine LeBron Durant and PG?.... This exact thing can be had with LeBron, PG, and cousins/capela for sure, as long as LeBron is holding these meetings privately and he pushes Cleveland to make a deal so they don't leave empty-handed. Kind of like how the Miami deal went down. If Durant doesn't sign, Cousins/capela can be convinced to take 20 million a year, average.( Example 4 year-80 mil.. first-year starting around 17 million)

Realistic:
Rondo(mle)/PG/kuzma/LeBron/capela or cousins.
Lonzo/hart/Ingram/frye(vets)/bryant

Pipe dream would be to replace capela with Durant. And convince Brook Lopez to sign for mle instead of rondo

[ceremony816]

Durant is not leaving GSW

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[TylersLakers]

Yeah, Durant ain’t leaving Golden State yet. I think he’ll stay until they don’t win a Championship.

As far as the PG/LeBron talk, I’ll be much more disappointed if we don’t get George compared to LeBron.

[AmusingFiddle]

Anyone if you following the chatter about this on the GB? Apparently, our youth is trash in their eyes.

If it wasn’t for injuries we would have been in the playoffs. And apparently, we have ball dominant guard and it will no take Ingram/Kuz or Ball to dump Deng.


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[TwoStarz]

Anyone if you following the chatter about this on the GB? Apparently, our youth is trash in their eyes.

If it wasn’t for injuries we would have been in the playoffs. And apparently, we have ball dominant guard and it will no take Ingram/Kuz or Ball to dump Deng.


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The general board is full of morons, it’s better to ignore the discussion there.


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[NBAWestFan]

The youth is good

Ingram, Kuzma and Ball.

Julius Randle should get a Big Pay Day so that should tell you how good he is.

I'm not sure who is coming.

PG I believe if you give the Max will come. That would be hard for any player to turn down.

I can see only a few players not wanting the Max to stay with there teams or try to build a superteam.

I doubt any teams would let us move high into the draft because they want those Top drafts who are on rookie contracts.

Maybe a trade for Karl Anthony who will probably want a big contract.

Ingram would probably have to go in a trade for Karl Anthony.

In two years is Karl Anthony going to be that much better than Ingram. Ingram I see as growing and can drive to the basket.
Karl Anthony I see as more leveled off or at his peak. He will probably put up the similiar numbers as last season for years but I like the BB IQ I see out of Ingram.

[TKainZero]

I just want to say this


The warriors are insanely good

Randle, is very good against the warriors.
He matches up with that style really REALLY good.

He would be getting big mins at center for either finals team right now

[Dloading99]

Miggy

you're not smart.

If you read on here. you should read my posts. I said before I said Lebron was going to Houston before I found out that this was not a basketball decision and that he was going to The Lakers. I stated he was definitely going to the Lakers. saying this was not a basketball decision. this was all about Lebron wanting to play in L.A. and be in L.A. and this was about him having his kids out here in L.A.

But You can't read so you probably didn't read that.


I said Lebron was looking for a situation like the Celtics who were on their way to being superstars.

Don't act like you knew or was saying Lebron was going to the Lakers like I said. when I wrote on here you would see Sources Lebron to the Lakers then it says sources on here and other media outlets Sources Lebron to the Lakers.


Back to the Basketball. it is obvious that the Lakers are the best team for him. and no team has a better situation then the Lakers. it's dumb to talk about other teams. The Lakers are great.

and I've been around more then enough basketball teams to know when I see a championship team. and the Lakers are the next championship star team in the League. the Lakers are the next warriors.


Lonzo Ball Brandon Ingram Kyle Kuzma Stephen Curry Klay Thompson Draymond Green.

Just like those guys the Lakers will be that team the team that everyone is like look at the guys they drafted. so to sit here and say San Antonio is a better situation is stupid outside of Kawaii what does Lebron have?


The Lakers 1-5 have a great team for him and then add Paul George.


Lonzo Ball Brandon Ingram Kyle Kuzma Thomas Bryant. it's Lakers it's Lakers and it's more Lakers. Lebron to the Lakers.

[RamonSessions7]

K I was all for this dloading character but now it seems his prime has passed

[Kilroy]

Just to get things on track again... Key dates for us all to focus on... And damnit! They're all so far away!

June 22 — Draft day.

June 24 — Last day for potential restricted free agents to exercise player options.

June 29 — Last day for decisions on player, team and early termination options, unless individual contracts specify otherwise.

June 30 — Last official day of 2016/17 league year; last day for teams to make qualifying offers to players eligible for restricted free agency.

July 1 — Official start of 2017/18 league year; July moratorium begins. Free agents can begin reaching verbal agreements with teams.

July 6 — July moratorium ends (11:00am CT); teams can begin officially signing players and making trades.

July 13 — Last day for teams to unilaterally withdraw qualifying offers to restricted free agents.

July 15 — Last day for teams to issue required tenders to unsigned first-round picks; those players become free agents on July 16 if not tendered.

August 31 — Last day teams may waive players and apply the stretch provision to their 2017/18 salaries.

September 5 — Last day for teams to issue required tenders to unsigned second-round picks; those players become free agents on September 6 if not tendered.

Yay... Now on to this..

[Sedale Threatt]

Whole lot of action in a short period of time.

[Miggggy]

Miggy

you're not smart.

If you read on here. you should read my posts. I said before I said Lebron was going to Houston before I found out that this was not a basketball decision and that he was going to The Lakers. I stated he was definitely going to the Lakers. saying this was not a basketball decision. this was all about Lebron wanting to play in L.A. and be in L.A. and this was about him having his kids out here in L.A.

But You can't read so you probably didn't read that.


I said Lebron was looking for a situation like the Celtics who were on their way to being superstars.

Don't act like you knew or was saying Lebron was going to the Lakers like I said. when I wrote on here you would see Sources Lebron to the Lakers then it says sources on here and other media outlets Sources Lebron to the Lakers.


Back to the Basketball. it is obvious that the Lakers are the best team for him. and no team has a better situation then the Lakers. it's dumb to talk about other teams. The Lakers are great.

and I've been around more then enough basketball teams to know when I see a championship team. and the Lakers are the next championship star team in the League. the Lakers are the next warriors.


Lonzo Ball Brandon Ingram Kyle Kuzma Stephen Curry Klay Thompson Draymond Green.

Just like those guys the Lakers will be that team the team that everyone is like look at the guys they drafted. so to sit here and say San Antonio is a better situation is stupid outside of Kawaii what does Lebron have?


The Lakers 1-5 have a great team for him and then add Paul George.


Lonzo Ball Brandon Ingram Kyle Kuzma Thomas Bryant. it's Lakers it's Lakers and it's more Lakers. Lebron to the Lakers.

So “done deal” is not done deal then?? smart boy

[Vae Victus]

I honestly feel that if the Lakers manage to snag LBJ and PG13 this offseason we're gonna get ALOT of love from the NBA/refs the next season.

We all remember the 2008 Boston Celtics, who prior to the blockbuster deals were basically dead in the water, then they manage those miracle trades with the assist from a certain ex Celtic player GM, and BAM the NBA got itself a "juggernaut" in no time. The league was outright gifting them calls at points so they can hasten the revival of a storied franchise. Yes they were a great fit, but they got ALOT of calls in 08 and nothing will wash the taste of bull from our mouths from the "amazing" Leon Powe game where that scrub shot more FTs than our entire team.

It's in the NBA's best interest to revive the Lakers from the dead. The Lakers come back to prominence we're gonna see massive ratings jumps whenever the Lakers play, gift some generous calls to our youth in Ingram, Kuzma, and maybe Randle (if we keep him somehow, Lonzo wont draw crap for FTs) and they'll turn into "stars" of their own.

In a way, i hope the NBA gives their "input" to LBJ when he factors his decision.

[PKABOOICU]

The Lakers will get both, Lebron and PG13.
Then they will have to make a choice with Randle. Either Resign him on a fair deal, S&T him for a 3rd star, or simply let him walk.
Then they would probably bring back Brook Lopez on a discount, something he stated he would do if the Lakers became contenders, or they would move Randle to the 5, or they would scratch everything and bring in a player like Cousins or DJ

Projected starting 5-

Ball
Ingram
PG
Lebron
Lopez or Randle or Cousins or DJ.

[larry14r]

The Lakers will get both, Lebron and PG13.
Then they will have to make a choice with Randle. Either Resign him on a fair deal, S&T him for a 3rd star, or simply let him walk.
Then they would probably bring back Brook Lopez on a discount, something he stated he would do if the Lakers became contenders, or they would move Randle to the 5, or they would scratch everything and bring in a player like Cousins or DJ

Projected starting 5-

Ball
Ingram
PG
Lebron
Lopez or Randle or Cousins or DJ.

Hell no on DJ because he sucks at FT's and we need to improve in that area, and I would say no on Cousins too because Achilles injuries are too hard to come back from.

[AmusingFiddle]

The Lakers will get both, Lebron and PG13.
Then they will have to make a choice with Randle. Either Resign him on a fair deal, S&T him for a 3rd star, or simply let him walk.
Then they would probably bring back Brook Lopez on a discount, something he stated he would do if the Lakers became contenders, or they would move Randle to the 5, or they would scratch everything and bring in a player like Cousins or DJ

Projected starting 5-

Ball
Ingram
PG
Lebron
Lopez or Randle or Cousins or DJ.

I’d be down with Lopez at 5. He can shoot the 3 and will come cheaper than DMC.


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[hazy_01]

He said in his presser that his kids will be a huge factor in his decision. Where would his kids want to grow up in: Cleveland, Houston, Philly or LA? Also remember that rumor that Lebron was looking at private schools in LA? The stars are aligning