Official: Free Agent Thread

iamworthy · Post #1 » by **iamworthy** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 8:56 pm

DeAndre Jordan- Unrestricted
Brook Lopez- Unrestricted
Marc Gasol- Unrestricted
LaMarcus Aldridge- Unrestricted
Kevin Love- Unrestricted
Greg Monroe- Unrestricted
DeMarre Carroll- Unrestricted
Tyson Chandler- Unrestricted
Danny Green- Unrestricted

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Of course the list above is not all the free agents but there some of the unrestricted free agents we might take a look at.

Also, does a thread like this already exist? If so please merge.

iamworthy · Post #2 » by **iamworthy** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:03 pm

LaMarcus Aldridge is going to be 30 next year. If we sign him do you guys think he can give us 5 good years?

frozt · Post #3 » by **frozt** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:04 pm

I love Lamarcus Aldridge, but he's not the guy we're looking for at his current age.

Lakers24gm · Post #4 » by **Lakers24gm** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:20 pm

Under the radar free agent signing to me would be Kosta Koufos if we miss out on Aldridge, Jordan, Gasol, Love, Lopez. Hes only 26 and has always been a little underrated to me. Signing someone like him could give the Lakers a little extra money to go after a 3 like a Danny Green. Alexis Ajinca is another free agent big the Lakers should look at. Really long and can block shots. Hes also a really good free throw shooter that has shot over 80% the past 2 seasons.

Post #5 » by **dockingsched** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:29 pm

I really like the idea of bringing in Chandler if the deal is right.

- Championship experience
- defensive mentality
- veteran leadership
- experience with Byron Scott
- two man game experience with cp3
- local player

I know he's 32 and not a long term solution, but man I really think he'd help balance out the youth movement and bring that defensive culture

His price tag might even allow the team to bring in a SF like Green. If that happens you're looking at a really solid mix of youth and experience with a mix of roles players and potential stars that can be pretty attractive for let's say a Durant next summer.

SlimShady83 · Post #6 » by **SlimShady83** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:35 pm

Let's sign one of the big 3 centres in; LMA, Gasol, Jordan and caroll and call it a offseason:) just can't wait to see what the team looks like and hope we keep our 3 picks

Lakers24gm · Post #7 » by **Lakers24gm** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:45 pm

dockingsched wrote:I really like the idea of bringing in Chandler if the deal is right.

- Championship experience
- defensive mentality
- veteran leadership
- experience with Byron Scott
- two man game experience with cp3
- local player

I know he's 32 and not a long term solution, but man I really think he'd help balance out the youth movement and bring that defensive culture

His price tag might even allow the team to bring in a SF like Green. If that happens you're looking at a really solid mix of youth and experience with a mix of roles players and potential stars that can be pretty attractive for let's say a Durant next summer.

That actually makes a lot of sense. I wouldnt mind seeing that. Id like to see us add another shooter Green would be nice but if we cant sign him what other shooters are on the market?

ArC_man · Post #8 » by **ArC_man** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:51 pm

iamworthy wrote:LaMarcus Aldridge is going to be 30 next year. If we sign him do you guys think he can give us 5 good years?

I think his game ages well, but I don't think he can handle 5 years at C. I think he and Randle can play at PF/C against most teams but we'll need someone (not called Sacre) who can play C against big teams like Memphis/Sac/Houston.

frozt · Post #9 » by **frozt** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:10 pm

if you can get Chandler/Jordan and Middleton/Green than that team is actually respectable and could compete.

loveshaq786 · Post #10 » by **loveshaq786** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:11 pm

Tyson chandler and paul milsap please

frozt · Post #11 » by **frozt** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:14 pm

What's the general consensus on Greg Monroe.

iamworthy · Post #12 » by **iamworthy** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:16 pm

ArC_man wrote:
iamworthy wrote:LaMarcus Aldridge is going to be 30 next year. If we sign him do you guys think he can give us 5 good years?

I think his game ages well, but I don't think he can handle 5 years at C. I think he and Randle can play at PF/C against most teams but we'll need someone (not called Sacre) who can play C against big teams like Memphis/Sac/Houston.

I agree that he probably cant handle 5 yrs at center. With the way the NBA is going positions are going to be a thing of the past. You will have front court players and back court players. It's going to be up to the individual teams to see how versatile they can be. In saying all of this I can see putting LA, some defensive center for cheap, and Randle on the court at the same time. The question will be is Randle quick enough to stay in front of SF at least long enough for the help side defense to help.

Post #13 » by **dockingsched** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:22 pm

frozt wrote:if you can get Chandler/Jordan and Middleton/Green than that team is actually respectable and could compete.

Jordan will be a max player and wI'll most likely take you out of the running for either of those two small forwards

frozt wrote:What's the general consensus on Greg Monroe.

Personally hope the lakers have no interest in him.

Mirjalovic · Post #14 » by **Mirjalovic** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:22 pm

frozt wrote:What's the general consensus on Greg Monroe.

i like him, but most would say don't want him. His max quite cheap compared to Gasol or Deandre's.

iamworthy · Post #15 » by **iamworthy** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:24 pm

dockingsched wrote:I really like the idea of bringing in Chandler if the deal is right.

- Championship experience
- defensive mentality
- veteran leadership
- experience with Byron Scott
- two man game experience with cp3
- local player

I know he's 32 and not a long term solution, but man I really think he'd help balance out the youth movement and bring that defensive culture

His price tag might even allow the team to bring in a SF like Green. If that happens you're looking at a really solid mix of youth and experience with a mix of roles players and potential stars that can be pretty attractive for let's say a Durant next summer.

Doc who you got DeMarre Carroll or Danny Green? I think DC plays SF as well. I assume you like Green more since you put him in your post. Plus Green will be cheaper :dontknow:

iamworthy · Post #16 » by **iamworthy** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:30 pm

There was a article in Late May saying the lakers have "big time" interest in DeMarre Carroll.

moonpie · Post #17 » by **moonpie** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:33 pm

Good list of free agents and their options here:

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-salaries/nba-free-agents-2015-2016/

Will have a longer, detailed post later.

leeprettyp · Post #18 » by **leeprettyp** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 11:18 pm

I'd like the idea of bringing in Tyson Chandler for about 10mill next year instead of paying DeAndre Jordan or even Kevin Love max money. Tyson will do all the dirty work

One Love · Post #19 » by **One Love** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 11:22 pm

The order is as follows:

1. LMA
2. Tyson Chandler
3. See Above

Both players could anchor the middle... Tyson will be closer to $10 million a year & an LA kid...

Lakeshow Baby...

Wavy Q · Post #20 » by **Wavy Q** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 11:33 pm

In order of who i'd want first

Marc Gasol
DeAndre Jordan
LaMarcus Aldridge
Tyson Chandler
DeMarre Carroll
Danny Green
Kevin Love
Brook Lopez
Greg Monroe

Marc probably isnt gonna happen tho.