ESPN BS Report rumour: Bosh for Bynum already done?

[Green Backpack]

If Bosh does indeed want out, I would be happy with Bynum.. though I prefer keeping Bosh. Bynum is a pretty good player, and young, and huge. He's been playing with Kobe/Pau so he doesn't get tons of touches.. I really think he could flourish with the right opportunity. His injuries worry me a lot though!

[redred9]

there's obviously injury concerns with Bynum but at 22 years old I think we roll the dice with that one. I almost can't imagine a player that fit this teams' front court needs better than him. He could absolutely grow with our young guns- we would just need to find ourselves a point guard somewhere.

I think the Bynum offer is only there if the Lakers get knocked out before the finals though.

Otherwise, BC has to look over in Houston's direction.

[dagger]

Just to add, Simmons weighed in by talking about watching Andrew Bynum in person. He compared the way he moves to Greg Oden, and said he couldn't imagine Bynum playing 15 years (he contrasted him with Serge Ibaka, whom he called a "horse.")

Bynum's injuries completely freak me out but the talent is definitely there.

Sure, but Bosh's injuries freak me out. Every season, it's like missing 10 games with an ache or a pain and we go into the tank. Bynum's contract is more appealing, and he would be one of our best players, but not one who has to get a parking spot for his mother's car if you get my drift. At least with Bynum versus other sign and trade scenarios like David Lee, we'd have a more balanced situation on which to build.

[mappiah19]

This would be my dream come true. Andrew Bynum is absolutely enormous and he can play basketball pretty well too.

Did I mention that he's a really large person?

So ... you are comparing him to Greg Oden

[cage]

no to david lee if bargs is here. i don't think the raps could do much better than bynum. though i'm still hoping okc will make a play for bosh, if he wants to go there, and we end up with harden/filler

[Schad]

He's sometimes lazy, a bit petulant, and isn't a terrific rebounder and overall, Bynum has never really regained the form that he showed pre-2007 injury...but Bynum vs. Lee is an absolute no-brainer. If that's on the table, you take it and don't think twice; I'd rather a rebuild than either option, but that's apparently not in the cards, and I'd rather Bynum than throwing an excessive amount of money at another 30 year old in a futile attempt to stay afloat.

[Alfred]

Also, have you guys seen how frigging huge Bynum is? He is massive. He is one of the biggest people in the league, and he is good at basketball. If you give him all the offensive opportunities he wants, maybe he becomes the best bigman in the league.

I would do this deal in a nanosecond. Four sheets to the wind!

[C_Money]

Also I'm guessing if we do a Bosh S&T we're not going to get anything close to Bynum back. Probably a group of role players.

[kedineking]

If Bosh does indeed want out, I would be happy with Bynum.. though I prefer keeping Bosh. Bynum is a pretty good player, and young, and huge. He's been playing with Kobe/Pau so he doesn't get tons of touches.. I really think he could flourish with the right opportunity. His injuries worry me a lot though!

why do people want Bynum again phil jackson said he cant even get him to run up the court with some effort and people think JAY Triano can get the best out this lazy ass. i think we have enough of lazy people on D and in general

[Alfred]

He's sometimes lazy, a bit petulant, and isn't a terrific rebounder and overall, Bynum has never really regained the form that he showed pre-2007 injury...but Bynum vs. Lee is an absolute no-brainer. If that's on the table, you take it and don't think twice; I'd rather a rebuild than either option, but that's apparently not in the cards, and I'd rather Bynum than throwing an excessive amount of money at another 30 year old in a futile attempt to stay afloat.

I don't see how rebuilding would be a better plan than getting a 22 year old center that could potentially be the best bigman in the league at some point.

I personally think it's crazy that the Lakers would even consider this. I don't think Bynum is even scratching the surface of his potential.

[Dr Positivity]

There was a guy in the Bosh S&T thread a couple days ago who mentioned an inside source saying Bosh for Bynum is done:

My sources tell me it is indeed Bynum for Bosh! It was supposed to happen at the deadline but didn't because the team was playing well.

I'm willing to bet my house on this, Chris Bosh in a sign and trade for Bynum and filler.

BOOK IT my source has never been wrong.

Obviously we all know the inside source game but I do find it interesting that instead of making a new thread about it which would fill the 'fake source looking for attention' mold, he posted it in a 47 page thread where it's more likely to be missed and passed on. With this rumor now, who knows?

[Rhettmatic]

Just to add, Simmons weighed in by talking about watching Andrew Bynum in person. He compared the way he moves to Greg Oden, and said he couldn't imagine Bynum playing 15 years (he contrasted him with Serge Ibaka, whom he called a "horse.")

Bynum's injuries completely freak me out but the talent is definitely there.

Sure, but Bosh's injuries freak me out. Every season, it's like missing 10 games with an ache or a pain and we go into the tank. Bynum's contract is more appealing, and he would be one of our best players, but not one who has to get a parking spot for his mother's car if you get my drift. At least with Bynum versus other sign and trade scenarios like David Lee, we'd have a more balanced situation on which to build.

I understand worrying about Bosh's injuries, but he's missed 65 games in his career. Bynum has missed 101 regular-season games in the past three seasons.

Still, in a S&T, I'm not sure how much better we could do than Andrew Bynum. And I like the kid.

I also agree with you on David Lee. He would be an absolute disaster.

[dagger]

He's sometimes lazy, a bit petulant, and isn't a terrific rebounder and overall, Bynum has never really regained the form that he showed pre-2007 injury...but Bynum vs. Lee is an absolute no-brainer. If that's on the table, you take it and don't think twice; I'd rather a rebuild than either option, but that's apparently not in the cards, and I'd rather Bynum than throwing an excessive amount of money at another 30 year old in a futile attempt to stay afloat.

You see, the thing that intrigues me is that if Bosh for Bynum is real, and happens, it begins to recreate the 2008-09 Orlando Magic situation, with a few differences, but I think you see some similarities. You have a big post-up C, a perimetre oriented PF who can also post up smaller players, Turkuglu at small forward and DeRozan as Courtney Lee (although DD's three pointer needs lots and lots of work). If BC knew he was getting Bynum, he would draft a three point shooting guard, like DeMar's buddy, Xavier Henry, and then look to trade our expirings, one point guard, or whatever for a little more athletic point guard. Here's where a kid like Darren Collison would complete the picture.

[HeirCanada10]

Where in this radio talk do they even mention the trade at what time i'm not sure if i missed it or anything?

[223red]

He's sometimes lazy, a bit petulant, and isn't a terrific rebounder and overall, Bynum has never really regained the form that he showed pre-2007 injury...but Bynum vs. Lee is an absolute no-brainer. If that's on the table, you take it and don't think twice; I'd rather a rebuild than either option, but that's apparently not in the cards, and I'd rather Bynum than throwing an excessive amount of money at another 30 year old in a futile attempt to stay afloat.

You see, the thing that intrigues me is that if Bosh for Bynum is real, and happens, it begins to recreate the 2008-09 Orlando Magic situation, with a few differences, but I think you see some similarities. You have a big post-up C, a perimetre oriented PF who can also post up smaller players, Turkuglu at small forward and DeRozan as Courtney Lee (although DD's three pointer needs lots and lots of work). If BC knew he was getting Bynum, he would draft a three point shooting guard, like DeMar's buddy, Xavier Henry, and then look to trade our expirings, one point guard, or whatever for a little more athletic point guard. Here's where a kid like Darren Collison would complete the picture.

The other differences are that Turk is mailing it in, Bynum is no Dwight Howard and Triano fails to command the respect that vanGundy (presumably) does. But it's a start...

[The-Joker]

as long as this trade keeps bargs from being our franchise player then im up for it

[Mattd97]

He's sometimes lazy, a bit petulant, and isn't a terrific rebounder and overall, Bynum has never really regained the form that he showed pre-2007 injury...but Bynum vs. Lee is an absolute no-brainer. If that's on the table, you take it and don't think twice; I'd rather a rebuild than either option, but that's apparently not in the cards, and I'd rather Bynum than throwing an excessive amount of money at another 30 year old in a futile attempt to stay afloat.

I don't see how rebuilding would be a better plan than getting a 22 year old center that could potentially be the best bigman in the league at some point.

I personally think it's crazy that the Lakers would even consider this. I don't think Bynum is even scratching the surface of his potential.

is it lonely on that island?

[LittleOzzy]

There was a guy in the Bosh S&T thread a couple days ago who mentioned an inside source saying Bosh for Bynum is done:

My sources tell me it is indeed Bynum for Bosh! It was supposed to happen at the deadline but didn't because the team was playing well.

I'm willing to bet my house on this, Chris Bosh in a sign and trade for Bynum and filler.

BOOK IT my source has never been wrong.

Obviously we all know the inside source game but I do find it interesting that instead of making a new thread about it which would fill the 'fake source looking for attention' mold, he posted it in a 47 page thread where it's more likely to be missed and passed on. With this rumor now, who knows?

He has no source, it's been checked out.

[KRANG]

An obvious NO to David Lee. No way BC trades Chris to a division rival.

As for Bynum, if Bosh does want out, this is probably the best straight up talent we'll get for him. But something about Bynum just rubs me the wrong way. Absolutely hate his attitude. But its more than that. Something I just can't put my finger on.

Bargs and (whatever it takes) for Bynum ! C'mon Lakers, be that stupid.

[panthermark]

Why would a trade rumor be "leaked" in the middle of a play-off series?

Sounds like BS....so my guess is to motivate Bynum.

I can't see Bosh making up his mind before he knows where anyone else will land.