Lakers Trade Rumors: LA Has Told Teams No Player in Young Core Is Untouchable

iamworthy · Post #1 » by **iamworthy** » Fri May 18, 2018 11:59 pm

"While they like their young core and would prefer to keep those players growing together, they have told teams no player is untouchable in trades, according to multiple sources who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of trade and free-agent negotiations.
"To be clear, the Lakers are not actively shopping any of their players. They are willing to listen to offers and could move one of them — even a member of the talented young cadre of Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram or Josh Hart — if an offer blows them away."

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2776801-lakers-trade-rumors-la-has-told-teams-no-player-in-young-core-is-untouchable

Dloading99 · Post #2 » by **Dloading99** » Sat May 19, 2018 12:35 am

So Glad this is a Thread.

This regime continues to let their young players know that nobody is untouchable on this squad and it makes guys not play free. develop your young team. develop your players. put out a statement that we are keeping all of our young players we see what teams like the Celtics have done and we want to build that here with our team. our young guys are going to become championship players.

Let your players know you want them to be part of your team so they can trust you. Russell got traded last year. who's it this year. Ingram Kuzma? let's stop putting this stuff out that no player is untouchable. if anything to other GM's you take away your leverage and you look stupid like an amateur.

Jerry West always said you gotta let your guys develop. this team with these players let them keep winning and you'll have a winning team.

iamworthy · Post #3 » by **iamworthy** » Sat May 19, 2018 12:43 am

Last year Magic said Brandon was untouchable. So this news is definately a change in gears.

Pythagoras · Post #4 » by **Pythagoras** » Sat May 19, 2018 1:08 am

iamworthy wrote:Last year Magic said Brandon was untouchable. So this news is definately a change in gears.

This clearly about Kawhi IMO. I just thinks it’s the wrong play. Ingram and Ball should absolutely be made untouchable.

Michael Lucky · Post #5 » by **Michael Lucky** » Sat May 19, 2018 1:27 am

Which is ironic considering fans have more reason for optimism concerning Ingram than they did last year.

iamworthy · Post #6 » by **iamworthy** » Sat May 19, 2018 1:32 am

I could also see Lakers receiving word that LeBron is not interested in our current roster so they're doing what they can to get a third star.

Post #7 » by **snaquille oatmeal** » Sat May 19, 2018 1:43 am

This is what the summer looks like right now for Lakers fans

Jedi32 · Post #8 » by **Jedi32** » Sat May 19, 2018 1:55 am

Unless it's a direct quote I'm not buying it.

kobe_vs_jordan · Post #9 » by **kobe_vs_jordan** » Sat May 19, 2018 2:30 am

Jedi32 wrote:Unless it's a direct quote I'm not buying it.

These type of quotes never are.

scoobs07 · Post #10 » by **scoobs07** » Sat May 19, 2018 2:39 am

Michael Lucky wrote:Which is ironic considering fans have more reason for optimism concerning Ingram than they did last year.

Yeah, but it also means that we could get a better player for him now, after averaging 16,5 and 4 on 47% shooting and 38% three point shooting.

Landsberger · Post #11 » by **Landsberger** » Sat May 19, 2018 3:10 am

Good! We don't have the leader we need on the roster IMHO. We have a lot of guys who could be number 2 at best. We need "that" guy. That said, I hope we don't start trading just to trade. The plan needs to end with a truly balanced team that complements each other. Right now that's not the case.

larry14r · Post #12 » by **larry14r** » Sat May 19, 2018 3:41 am

Landsberger wrote:Good! We don't have the leader we need on the roster IMHO. We have a lot of guys who could be number 2 at best. We need "that" guy. That said, I hope we don't start trading just to trade. The plan needs to end with a truly balanced team that complements each other. Right now that's not the case.

Which I think we're going to screw this up.

larry14r · Post #13 » by **larry14r** » Sat May 19, 2018 3:43 am

scoobs07 wrote:
Michael Lucky wrote:Which is ironic considering fans have more reason for optimism concerning Ingram than they did last year.
Yeah, but it also means that we could get a better player for him now, after averaging 16,5 and 4 on 47% shooting and 38% three point shooting.

Yeah expect your trade ideas suck I mean REALLY SUCK!!!!!!! I see you on lakersground too as fontana3d. It's amazing I followed you here to tell you that!!!!!

Sushisensei26 · Post #14 » by **Sushisensei26** » Sat May 19, 2018 3:45 am

Dloading99 wrote:So Glad this is a Thread.

I figured you'd enjoy it. Your profile says Lakers as your team and you post on a Lakers forum but from what I've seen you sure do feed off negativity about "your" team more than anything else. Weird.

This regime continues to let their young players know that nobody is untouchable on this squad and it makes guys not play free. develop your young team. develop your players. put out a statement that we are keeping all of our young players we see what teams like the Celtics have done and we want to build that here with our team. our young guys are going to become championship players.

Yes. Bring up the example of the Celtics who are run by a guy who is ruthless and known around the league for trading anyone and everyone.

Not to say I put any credence in your "makes guys not play free" comment but if you're so mentally fragile that a sources say any player is tradeable (which technically is the truth) makes you somehow shackled then maybe you're not the one.

Let your players know you want them to be part of your team so they can trust you. Russell got traded last year. who's it this year. Ingram Kuzma?

And there it is. The main reason you are glad this is a thread. Get over it dude. Or go join the Nets board.

let's stop putting this stuff out that no player is untouchable. if anything to other GM's you take away your leverage and you look stupid like an amateur.

The only person looking "amateur" here is you and your constant criticism of our front office because they traded your boy. It was a great deal. I am glad they did it. Home run from Maginka.

Why not let the league know before arguably the most important summer in the last decade that we are open to any and all offers. You don't have to say yes to them.

Why should players feel threatened by trade talks (of which there are NONE so far about our core guys like Kuz, Lonzo and Hart). When you sign an NBA contract it means you can be traded unless specified by a no trade clause.

Jerry West always said you gotta let your guys develop. this team with these players let them keep winning and you'll have a winning team.

I don't even know what you're saying here.

Landsberger · Post #15 » by **Landsberger** » Sat May 19, 2018 3:48 am

larry14r wrote:
Landsberger wrote:Good! We don't have the leader we need on the roster IMHO. We have a lot of guys who could be number 2 at best. We need "that" guy. That said, I hope we don't start trading just to trade. The plan needs to end with a truly balanced team that complements each other. Right now that's not the case.

Which I think we're going to screw this up.

Could be.... The guys who are truly the leaders who can make a big difference usually aren't available. They come along at the rate of about 2 or 3 a decade as well.

Post #16 » by **Kilroy** » Sat May 19, 2018 4:18 am

Not sure why anyone would be surprised by this... Kawhi, Towns, and Davis all supposedly in play... PG pretty much already on board... LeBron rumored... Cousins...
The writing is on the wall... Change is afoot... We've become a desirable destination. Makes sense to open the door as wide as possible.

Ball and Ingram almost untouchable... Kuzma only available for something truly spectacular that probably also includes Deng leaving... Hart fully available...

Post #17 » by **dockingsched** » Sat May 19, 2018 4:27 am

Doesn’t every single player in the league except a handful fall under “we’ll move him if an offer blows us away”?

Indy2LA · Post #18 » by **Indy2LA** » Sat May 19, 2018 4:33 am

I think Lonzo Ball is overrated, but let's say he's as good as advertised. We should have no problem trading him to the Kings for the #2 overall pick. They are in a terrible spot because Luka Doncic doesn't want to play in Sacramento. He's already planning to stay in Europe another year if he gets taken by the Kings or the Grizzlies. If he was guaranteed to play in Los Angeles he would come over for sure. We would have the perfect backup plan in place to take Marvin Bagley if Doncic balks and stays another year. It's only a bad move for us if you think Ball is definitely better than both Doncic and Bagley. I don't even think his biggest supporters could make that claim anymore. Those guys have way more upside.

TheRealKaboom · Post #19 » by **TheRealKaboom** » Sat May 19, 2018 4:36 am

Kilroy wrote:Not sure why anyone would be surprised by this... Kawhi, Towns, and Davis all supposedly in play... PG pretty much already on board... LeBron rumored... Cousins...
The writing is on the wall... Change is afoot... We've become a desirable destination. Makes sense to open the door as wide as possible.

Ball and Ingram almost untouchable... Kuzma only available for something truly spectacular that probably also includes Deng leaving... Hart fully available...

Brace yourselves.

Dloading99 · Post #20 » by **Dloading99** » Sat May 19, 2018 5:06 am

Sushi Sensei 26 glad you could read through all my posts and pick stuff from it.

First of all you know nothing of my basketball acumen. I've worked in Professional basketball and am very established my spot is solidified. I've been in Rooms with Magic Johnson and have had dinner with Magic Johnson. I own three companies and he's one of my people I've tried to do it like in sports. and I've always said great things about him on here. if you read my other posts on the free agent thread you would see the props I've given him bringing credibility back to our organization and making us a destination again.

I was happy when Magic was hired but was very adamant about staying away from the kids. the Dlo thing was about me not liking to trade any of our young players. I wanted them to develop together like OKC and I thought Lonzo would only add to and compliment to what was a great backcourt. Jerry west since you don't know would always say you can't trade any of the guys when we were getting swept by UTAH. he would say you have to let them Gel and develop and eventually they will start winning championships and we won three.

My Laker Fandom is way better then yours. yes right in row 9 behind Leonardo Dicaprio and infront of Vanessa Bryant in Game 7 of the 2000 western Conference finals against the Blazers. so I am all about the Lakers. and I would say what's up to Vanessa before the game. Cause Kobe was my guy. when they were dating back then. so I've been going to Laker games and all about those championship teams.

I don't know what you do. or who you are but it's laughable. I've built teams and been in front offices. and you don't trade your talent. you draft it. Golden State Steph Klay Draymond. and then sign Durant.

All this stuff is what I see hear and know about players. Boogie Cousins wanting to come to L.A. I scouted Boogie. know the dude. and he is a great guy. if you want to be 100 about it. Lebron coming to L.A. has nothing to do with Basketball. he's coming because he wants to be in L.A. He's not coming for basketball to chase championships. the Championship in Cleveland solidified his spot. he wants to be in Los Angeles and move his kids here and be here playing basketball. Lebron was always the done deal. Paul George wanted the Lakers when he knew Lebron was coming and This was in play. before DLO got traded.

You make statements about Lonzo him being untradeable and Ingram being tradeable. it's laughable and makes you sound like a fanboy. Ingram Brandon Ingram is the reason other free agents want to come here. He's got game and Magic Likes him. he is a hard worker. and the gym rat on the team.

Lakers can't trade Lonzo because nobody wants him. They are all in developing him because they gotta make sure he can play cause he's a number two pick.

So give yourself the little kudos for your wonderful comment about me. But my record with players I've dealt with speak for itself.

Kind of reason I said Klay Thompson wasn't ever coming to the Lakers. The Lebron stuff I kind of know these free agent things. I was very adamant about the Lebron thing having to do with nothing about basketball and all the Dan Gilbert stuff. LeBron and Magic talk. Magic is the ultimate business man out here. and Lebron wants that. The reason Magic was poping off is because he had Lebron in his back pocket and This Lebron to L.A. thing is about off court real estate business opportunities other business opportunities. Houston was a basketball thing. But Lebron isn't making this free agency move on basketball. this is about off court and Moving Lebron into the other side of basketball business.

Just cause I keep it 100 about the Lakers doesn't mean I'm so fan who just talks ish. I speak what should be spoke about the team. I'm gonna say what I think should be said about the team. the way the NBA is now you gotta develop the team you have. and when we draft and acquire the talent we do we have to keep that talent.

And Danny Ainge The reason he gets credit is because he did a great rebuild. fleeced Brooklyn for multiple 1st round draft picks. which is unheard of and drafted great player after great player. Jaylon Brown out of Cal when everyone was like who is that and now he has the next Kawaii. so give the man his props. he's got Gordon Hayward coming back next season and he might be coming off the bench.

We've made great moves now we need to add two stars to our players not trade our players to chase more stars.