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Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 9:44 pm
by Slava
The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned Darius Morris and Robert Sacre to the Los Angeles D-Fenders, the Lakers’ NBA Development League affiliate.
Morris (6-4, 190, Michigan) has played in 42 games this season for Los Angeles, averaging 4.4 points, 1.7 assists and 1.2 rebounds. On Dec. 16, he tallied 15 points on 5-for-8 shooting from the field in a 111-98 win over the 76ers. He appeared in one game on assignment last season for the D-Fenders and scored 21 points in a 99-98 win over the Dakota Wizards.
Sacre (7-0, 260, Gonzaga) has appeared in 27 games for the Lakers this season, averaging 1.5 points, 1.1 rebounds and 7.2 minutes. He has played in four games on assignment with the D-Fenders, averaging 11.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 31.0 minutes. He returned to the Lakers following a 22-point performance vs. Sioux Falls at the 2013 NBA D-League Showcase in Reno, Nev.
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Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 9:46 pm
by TruSkool
they need to send sacre farther away from just the d-league.
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 9:49 pm
by Slava
We only have like 10 guys dressing up for games now.
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 9:51 pm
by LApwnd
I hope this means Pau is close to coming back but yea while Sacre is no all-star he's still a 7ft big body that might be needed in case of those Howard's foul problem games.
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 9:55 pm
by TruSkool
its all we need right now. sacre and morris won't help. the only players we need back and healthy are gasol and hill.
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 9:56 pm
by JohnVancouver
So Clark and Antawn are the emergency centers? Scary -
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 10:03 pm
by ArC_man
Who's gonna cheer from the bench if Sacre isn't there?
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 10:30 pm
by LApwnd
ArC_man wrote:Who's gonna cheer from the bench if Sacre isn't there?
Duhon
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 10:30 pm
by BEazy
ArC_man wrote:Who's gonna cheer from the bench if Sacre isn't there?
^^That man will!
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 10:41 pm
by TARIQ
Hope they sign a free agent lol
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 10:43 pm
by AcecardZ
It does seem like a bit of an odd move given the injuries to Pau and Jordan. Hope it means we're about to sign a free agent. Are there any free agents even worth signing? Lol
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 11:06 pm
by TARIQ
AcecardZ wrote:It does seem like a bit of an odd move given the injuries to Pau and Jordan. Hope it means we're about to sign a free agent. Are there any free agents even worth signing? Lol
LOL
Delonte West?
I was hoping the lakers could've picked up Bill walker for the minimum this season !
Yi Jianlian SF/PF
Manny Harris SG
Tracy Mcgrady PG/SG/SF
Gilbert Arenas SG.PG
Allen Iverson SG/PG
Donte Greene SF
Ben Wallace C
Hassan Whiteside C
Shawne Williams - SF-PF
Shelden Williams- PF/C
Couldnt we have signed any of them for the minimum lol even a 10 day damn contraqct? wasn't it worth a try damn it.
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 11:11 pm
by Kilroy
Even with Pau we have an open roster spot (or is it 2?) so I don't see how this relates to Pau.
I just think they want to get those guys some burn... But why not send Ebanks down too?
And even if we pick up a player now, can they play in the playoffs?
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 11:15 pm
by TruSkool
they're looking to sign greg oden as a backup C
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 11:22 pm
by Slava
They can but its tough to bring someone on board since we are not a lock to make the playoffs and any center/PF signing on would be looking for a playoff bonus, that he might get from a team like the Knicks or even Brooklyn.
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 11:30 pm
by LApwnd
Kilroy wrote:Even with Pau we have an open roster spot (or is it 2?) so I don't see how this relates to Pau.
I just think they want to get those guys some burn... But why not send Ebanks down too?
And even if we pick up a player now, can they play in the playoffs?
I dont think Ebanks qualifies to be send down anymore.
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Thu Mar 7, 2013 11:54 pm
by Kilroy
LApwnd wrote:Kilroy wrote:Even with Pau we have an open roster spot (or is it 2?) so I don't see how this relates to Pau.
I just think they want to get those guys some burn... But why not send Ebanks down too?
And even if we pick up a player now, can they play in the playoffs?
I dont think Ebanks qualifies to be send down anymore.
I thought they changed that rule...
Anyway... FWIW... Pincus
The D-Fenders made a trade Monday to acquire center Jerome Jordan, sending Ronald Dupree and Orien Greene to the Reno Bighorns.
Jordan has legitimate NBA size, 7 feet and 253 pounds. Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2010 (44th overall), Jordan found his way to the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets, playing 21 games...
The Lakers have denied having a contract in place with Jordan, but the move by the D-Fenders suggests the team might have at least a cursory interest in the 26-year-old Jamaican center.
With 14 players on the roster, the Lakers have one spot available for a free agent. Pau Gasol is sidelined because of a foot injury (torn plantar fascia) but Coach Mike D'Antoni has turned to a smaller lineup when starter Dwight Howard goes to the bench, using Metta World Peace, Earl Clark and Antawn Jamison...
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-d-fenders-acquire-center-jerome-jordan-20130225,0,2154281.storyBringing up a guy like this might make more sense because I doubt we're going to want to commit past 2014 to anyone.
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Fri Mar 8, 2013 12:54 am
by Danny Darko
^^ yeah I'm guessing we would not be sending Sacre away unless his dead weight was replaced on the end of the bench for emergencies.
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Fri Mar 8, 2013 12:55 am
by Penberthy
Could Derek Caracter be any worse than Sacre whereever he is?
Re: Morris, Sacre sent to D-League
Posted: Fri Mar 8, 2013 2:18 am
by BEazy
If we pick somebody up they can't play in the playoffs. March 1 was the deadline for free agents to still be eligible to play in the playoffs with whatever team they decide to sign with.