ecuhus1981 wrote:Hello, Laker Nation. This Nets fan comes in peace.
I think that Brooklyn might be a particularly well positioned suitor, IF the Lakers chose to shop James. Since we owe HOU many of our future picks, we have incentive to be competitive. We're planning on a big FA pursuit in the summer of 2025, so a 1-year deal with King James wouldn't alter that plan. If anything, it could re-legitimize Brooklyn as a destination for stars.
Now, this trade pre-supposes that LAL and LeBron do not come to terms on an extension, AND that LBJ decides to opt into his deal, perhaps seeing the few options on the open market.
Would you do this deal?
Simmons/Thomas/Sharpe for James/Russell/HayesThe Nets become a short-run upstart in the East.
Russell, Bridges, James, Johnson, [Claxton]
Schroeder, Whitehead, Wilson, Clowney, Hayes
The Lakers pivot away from LeBron entering his age-39 year, with younger pieces and future flexibility. Cam is a lethal scorer, while Day'Ron is an elite rebounder and post defender, giving AD a break from banging down low. Simmons is no Lebron clone, but if Ben can stay on the court, he gives you a point forward option a la Kyle Anderson.
Thomas, Reaves, Hachimura, Simmons, Davis
Vincent, Hood-Schifino, Lewis, Vanderbilt, Sharpe