Lakers Eyeing Gilbert Arenas

[World Peace]

Even if it's true that he has no quickness/speed/athleticism left, he's still better than anyone in the Lakers back court not named Kobe.

Exactly, and at a veteran minimum salary, you have to take the chance.

If the Dwight trade goes through and you gotta take on Hedo, you amnesty Artest, buy out Fisher, and your good to go.

Arenas/Blake
Kobe/Barnes
Hedo/Caracter
McBobs/Murphy
Dwight/FA

We aren't trading Gasol/Bynum. Lakers will offer Bynum + fillers for Howard either Orlando accepts it or they lose Dwight for nothing.

[Jetset]

Even if it's true that he has no quickness/speed/athleticism left, he's still better than anyone in the Lakers back court not named Kobe.

Exactly, and at a veteran minimum salary, you have to take the chance.

If the Dwight trade goes through and you gotta take on Hedo, you amnesty Artest, buy out Fisher, and your good to go.

Arenas/Blake
Kobe/Barnes
Hedo/Caracter
McBobs/Murphy
Dwight/FA

We aren't trading Gasol/Bynum. Lakers will offer Bynum + fillers for Howard either Orlando accepts it or they lose Dwight for nothing.

Or they trade him to NJ. Or they trade him to Boston.

Which is why if we have to offer both Bynum and Gasol we will.


Not to turn this into a Howard thread or anything.

[World Peace]

Or they trade him to NJ. Or they trade him to Boston.

Which is why if we have to offer both Bynum and Gasol we will.


Not to turn this into a Howard thread or anything.

Lopez is injured so NJ doesn't have anything to offer. Boston would have to trade Rondo and they wouldn't do that if Dwight didn't sign an extension. Why would he sign an extension if Rondo isn't there?

[Jetset]

Or they trade him to NJ. Or they trade him to Boston.

Which is why if we have to offer both Bynum and Gasol we will.


Not to turn this into a Howard thread or anything.

Lopez is injured so NJ doesn't have anything to offer. Boston would have to trade Rondo and they wouldn't do that if Dwight didn't sign an extension. Why would he sign an extension if Rondo isn't there?

Lopez will more than likely be back before the trade deadline and if he isn't then fine. Look, I just listed other destinations that he could end up at if the Lakers don't do whatever it takes to get him. So it's not "either Orlando accepts Bynum + fillers or they lose Dwight for nothing". They have options.

[RolloTommasi]

Lopez is injured so NJ doesn't have anything to offer.

Lopez will be back on court in 2 weeks

Max

[World Peace]

Lopez is injured so NJ doesn't have anything to offer.

Lopez will be back on court in 2 weeks

Max

We'll see. Even if he is would Orlando rather have him than Bynum? I doubt it.

Or they trade him to NJ. Or they trade him to Boston.

Which is why if we have to offer both Bynum and Gasol we will.


Not to turn this into a Howard thread or anything.

Lopez is injured so NJ doesn't have anything to offer. Boston would have to trade Rondo and they wouldn't do that if Dwight didn't sign an extension. Why would he sign an extension if Rondo isn't there?

Lopez will more than likely be back before the trade deadline and if he isn't then fine. Look, I just listed other destinations that he could end up at if the Lakers don't do whatever it takes to get him. So it's not "either Orlando accepts Bynum + fillers or they lose Dwight for nothing". They have options.

Like I just told you Dwight isn't gonna wanna extend with Boston if Rondo isn't there. The only way Boston can acquire him is by trading Rondo. They're not gonna trade Rondo if Howard doesn't sign an extension which he won't.

[rockynpolo]

Lopez is injured so NJ doesn't have anything to offer.

Lopez will be back on court in 2 weeks

Max

Thats BS. Nets is forcing him to be back in 2 weeks in time to make the trade deadline. But that fracture ain't healed yet. TRUE STORY

[bigpimpatl]

I know it might be tempting for you lakers fans to add GA b/c your PG rotation is not healthy or too old or not experienced, but trust us (magic fans) you don't want this guy anywhere near your team. He's a cancer. If you ask me, his little twitter episode over the summer got him blacklisted by lots of teams. Nobody wants that kind of unprofessional, childish behavior.

[RolloTommasi]

Lopez is injured so NJ doesn't have anything to offer.

Lopez will be back on court in 2 weeks

Max

Thats BS. Nets is forcing him to be back in 2 weeks in time to make the trade deadline. But that fracture ain't healed yet. TRUE STORY

Brook Lopez (foot surgery) remains on target to return in roughly 2-4 weeks.

Lopez has been out of his boot for two days, has been shooting and even did a little rebounding at practice Thursday. His arms reportedly "look muscular" thanks to all the weight lifting he did following surgery.

. Jan 19 - 2:32 PM

[Josephpaul]

I know it might be tempting for you lakers fans to add GA b/c your PG rotation is not healthy or too old or not experienced, but trust us (magic fans) you don't want this guy anywhere near your team. He's a cancer. If you ask me, his little twitter episode over the summer got him blacklisted by lots of teams. Nobody wants that kind of unprofessional, childish behavior.

Yea , I say get him if we get Dwight. The lakers have other concerns like seeing if pau can be traded

[Jetset]

Like I just told you Dwight isn't gonna wanna extend with Boston if Rondo isn't there. The only way Boston can acquire him is by trading Rondo. They're not gonna trade Rondo if Howard doesn't sign an extension which he won't.

You're speaking as if what you're saying is fact when the truth is you really don't know. Boston could trade Rondo and whoever else for Dwight and then in the offseason sign Deron. Then what?

[World Peace]

Like I just told you Dwight isn't gonna wanna extend with Boston if Rondo isn't there. The only way Boston can acquire him is by trading Rondo. They're not gonna trade Rondo if Howard doesn't sign an extension which he won't.

You're speaking as if what you're saying is fact when the truth is you really don't know. Boston could trade Rondo and whoever else for Dwight and then in the offseason sign Deron. Then what?

They're take a HUGE risk if they do trade Rondo. It could set them back years.

[Josephpaul]

Like I just told you Dwight isn't gonna wanna extend with Boston if Rondo isn't there. The only way Boston can acquire him is by trading Rondo. They're not gonna trade Rondo if Howard doesn't sign an extension which he won't.

You're speaking as if what you're saying is fact when the truth is you really don't know. Boston could trade Rondo and whoever else for Dwight and then in the offseason sign Deron. Then what?

I think that would be the worst trade ever. Dwight for a pg that can't score....... Lol.

[Jetset]

Like I just told you Dwight isn't gonna wanna extend with Boston if Rondo isn't there. The only way Boston can acquire him is by trading Rondo. They're not gonna trade Rondo if Howard doesn't sign an extension which he won't.

You're speaking as if what you're saying is fact when the truth is you really don't know. Boston could trade Rondo and whoever else for Dwight and then in the offseason sign Deron. Then what?

They're take a HUGE risk if they do trade Rondo. It could set them back years.

Could be. They either lose everything or end up with a team that could beat Miami. Not sure how many years it could set them back seeing as they're on their way to a rebuild anyway.

I don't really think Boston could trade for Howard, I'm just using them as an example since he said he would consider it and Orlando isn't going to let Howard walk for nothing. If the Lakers aren't compliant with Orlando and Lopez won't be ready for NJ then they'll look elsewhere. So again it wouldn't be "either Orlando accepts Bynum or get nothing".

[Curmudgeon]

I just hope that Gilbert doesn't poop in Kobe's shoe.

[sixersinsider]

Yy

[Ice Trae]

Bring him in. He still has something left in the tank and is an instant upgrade over Fisher IMO.

[tsherkin]

Dunno, could be decent. Arenas looked competent with the Wizards for 20 games or so, then looked awful for the Magic because of the way the system worked there. If L.A. would let him iso a little bit, especially if he's subbing in for Kobe, he might be a valuable addition. Certainly couldn't be worse than Fisher.

[Gus McCrae]

Bringing Arenas in shouldn't be a question. Our locker room is rock solid w/ Kobe and Fish. It's all upside with low risk. Our current team isn't winning a ring this year. With Arenas, if he somehow channels his inner power, we do have a chance. Sign him.

[kblo247]

Dunno, could be decent. Arenas looked competent with the Wizards for 20 games or so, then looked awful for the Magic because of the way the system worked there. If L.A. would let him iso a little bit, especially if he's subbing in for Kobe, he might be a valuable addition. Certainly couldn't be worse than Fisher.

Sad thing is Fisher has been better than our backup G's outside Blake who will miss more weeks. Says how much Morris and Kapono have sucked

Would also hoepeully put Kobe's minutes down to 36 as he has played the whole second halves of games more times that one would like this year