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Post#361 » by KGdaBom » Tue Aug 3, 2021 9:29 pm

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How many players have [streamable][/streamable]the Lakers traded for or signed so far. Seems like a hundred. :o


Got to get LeBron talent to blame his losses on

That was kind of funny, but LeBron seldom is the one deserving blame when his team loses.
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Post#362 » by shrink » Tue Aug 3, 2021 9:44 pm

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Post#363 » by Calinks » Tue Aug 3, 2021 9:47 pm

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Calinks wrote:I'm actually pretty intrigued by The Dark Knight. He definitely looks like the mold of player I'd want, now he may not have the talent but that's the kind of stealth grab I like to see. Has an outside chance of being another Beasley-like move, fringe guy who just has too much established talent ahead of him to break out. I'm behin d this signing at first glance.

He's intriguing, but why did he have to settle for a two way?

Fair point. It's a long shot but I am hoping they increased role+our system really push his strengths. As we see time and time again, the right fit can make all the difference. Jmac looked like a borderline all-star under Saunders at times, Rubio fell of a cliff for half the season here and looks superhuman in FIBA. Beasley was looking like Steph Curry light for much of the season with that stroke. Maybe this guy fits right in with KAT and how we want to play, I like the gamble.
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Post#364 » by moonpie » Tue Aug 3, 2021 9:47 pm

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Post#365 » by moonpie » Tue Aug 3, 2021 9:48 pm

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Calinks wrote:I'm actually pretty intrigued by The Dark Knight. He definitely looks like the mold of player I'd want, now he may not have the talent but that's the kind of stealth grab I like to see. Has an outside chance of being another Beasley-like move, fringe guy who just has too much established talent ahead of him to break out. I'm behin d this signing at first glance.

He's intriguing, but why did he have to settle for a two way?

Fair point. It's a long shot but I am hoping they increased role+our system really push his strengths. As we see time and time again, the right fit can make all the difference. Jmac looked like a borderline all-star under Saunders at times, Rubio fell of a cliff for half the season here and looks superhuman in FIBA. Beasley was looking like Steph Curry light for much of the season with that stroke. Maybe this guy fits right in with KAT and how we want to play, I like the gamble.


Yup. You could easily ask yourself, why did 60 teams pass on Naz in the draft if he had talent? Right situation, right fit, right coaching, all of that matters for each individual player
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Post#366 » by Calinks » Tue Aug 3, 2021 9:50 pm

I'll also say this, I like that Rosas seems to be getting a real chance to play things out for another couple of years. I really liked him and was worried he would get dropped when we started to change ownership but it looks like he will get a full 5+ years to really make his mark, if he flops hard I wont feel like he didn't have a chance. I will complain about Taylor hiring him though LOL.
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Re: Free Agency Thread 

Post#367 » by moonpie » Tue Aug 3, 2021 9:58 pm

For those of you who were interested in Portis, DJ Wilson is a similar type of player. Unrestricted FA, scrappy stretch 4, 6'10/231, 25 years old
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Post#369 » by karch34 » Tue Aug 3, 2021 10:08 pm

moonpie wrote:For those of you who were interested in Portis, DJ Wilson is a similar type of player. Unrestricted FA, scrappy stretch 4, 6'10/231, 25 years old


Kind of intrigued. At 231lbs would he be the 4th biggest guy on our team? I'm thinking some 1st rounders from a few years back that are hungry to do dirty work and aren't going to demand ball are decent role of the dice and think he was #17 in 2017.

Don't remember much about him coming into the draft, but the kind of gamble I'd do.

What happened to Jeddz? Shouldn't this be Justin Patton talk time?
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Post#370 » by gandlogo » Tue Aug 3, 2021 10:15 pm

moonpie wrote:For those of you who were interested in Portis, DJ Wilson is a similar type of player. Unrestricted FA, scrappy stretch 4, 6'10/231, 25 years old


A 6-foot-10 forward, Wilson averaged 6.1 points and 3.8 rebounds with the Rockets in 14.3 minutes per game, and he proved useful as a floor-spacing big (34.5% on 3-pointers last season) and as a versatile defender who could move well laterally when switched onto guards. He was originally the No. 17 pick in the first round of the 2017 NBA draft.



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Re: Free Agency Thread 

Post#371 » by KGdaBom » Tue Aug 3, 2021 10:16 pm

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He’s got a ways to go to even make my top five knights.

Dark
Black (Monty Python)
Michael (the Hoff)
Christopher (Brady Bunch)
Gladys

Maybe he can get by Bobby

Good list but Black should definitely be #1.
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Post#372 » by KGdaBom » Tue Aug 3, 2021 10:18 pm

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Re: Free Agency Thread 

Post#373 » by Neeva » Tue Aug 3, 2021 10:27 pm

Is Bolmaro going to be our backup point guard?
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Post#374 » by SO_MONEY » Tue Aug 3, 2021 10:29 pm

Neeva wrote:Is Bolmaro going to be our backup point guard?


Nope.
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Post#375 » by moonpie » Tue Aug 3, 2021 10:30 pm

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Post#376 » by moonpie » Tue Aug 3, 2021 10:33 pm

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moonpie wrote:For those of you who were interested in Portis, DJ Wilson is a similar type of player. Unrestricted FA, scrappy stretch 4, 6'10/231, 25 years old


Kind of intrigued. At 231lbs would he be the 4th biggest guy on our team? I'm thinking some 1st rounders from a few years back that are hungry to do dirty work and aren't going to demand ball are decent role of the dice and think he was #17 in 2017.

Don't remember much about him coming into the draft, but the kind of gamble I'd do.

What happened to Jeddz? Shouldn't this be Justin Patton talk time?


Should be noted that Wilson also has a 7'3 wingspan
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Re: Free Agency Thread 

Post#377 » by KGdaBom » Tue Aug 3, 2021 10:38 pm

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moonpie wrote:For those of you who were interested in Portis, DJ Wilson is a similar type of player. Unrestricted FA, scrappy stretch 4, 6'10/231, 25 years old


Kind of intrigued. At 231lbs would he be the 4th biggest guy on our team? I'm thinking some 1st rounders from a few years back that are hungry to do dirty work and aren't going to demand ball are decent role of the dice and think he was #17 in 2017.

Don't remember much about him coming into the draft, but the kind of gamble I'd do.

What happened to Jeddz? Shouldn't this be Justin Patton talk time?


Should be noted that Wilson also has a 7'3 wingspan

Aren't Wilson and Wagner both bigs out of Michigan. I'd definitely prefer Wagner out of the two if given my choice.
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Re: Free Agency Thread 

Post#378 » by KGdaBom » Tue Aug 3, 2021 10:39 pm

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Neeva wrote:Is Bolmaro going to be our backup point guard?


Nope.

He might not play point, but I could see him being the primary facilitator when on the court.
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Post#379 » by Klomp » Tue Aug 3, 2021 10:39 pm

Wilson is definitely intriguing, and I like his skill set as a versatile big
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Re: Free Agency Thread 

Post#380 » by UnFadeable21 » Tue Aug 3, 2021 11:17 pm

Day 2 NBA Free Agency

Sam Dekker To Raptors
Rudy Gay To Jazz 2/12.1M
Nemanja Bjelica To Warriors 1/
Bruce Brown Jr To Nets 1/4.7M
Rodney Hood To Bucks 1/
James Johnson To Nets 1/

Andre Drummond To 76ers 1/
Taj Gibson To Knicks 1/2.7M
Robin Lopez To Magic 1/5M
Abdel Nader To Suns 2/4.2M
Didi Louzada To Pelicans 4/
Patty Mills To Nets 2/12M

Carmelo Anthony To Lakers 1/
Malik Monk To Lakers 1/
DeMar DeRozan To Bulls 3/85M
Thaddeus Young/Al-Farouq Aminu To Spurs

Tony Snell To Blazers 1/
Talen Horton-Tucker To Lakers 3/32M
Kendrick Nunn To Lakers 2/10M
Ish Smith To Hornets 1/

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