Paul George tells the Pacers he's leaving next season, wants to go to L.A.

[Revived]

Absolutely nothing is for sure. But its also been leaked out that he wants to win more than anything. Boston would be able to give him a better shot at that plus more money if they can surround him with a max guy like Griffin or Hayward.

That part is obviously not true or else he wouldn't want to be joining a team that's been among the 5 worst in the league for the last several years.

He just wants to play close to home, play in a big market which can land him endorsements all while being "the man".

Similar to Melo when he wanted to go to the Knicks.

[Illmatic12]

I remember all the posts of people laughing at the Lakers, and i would always say that they're going to reload faster than people think and the LA factor is still significant. The Lakers will never be down for too long, that's just how it is.

Now even with PG they aren't instant contenders, and they still have some awful contracts on the books (Mozgov/Deng) but they have a much better longterm outlook than people think.

[Rotten Apple]

George gonna have to change his number.

PG-17?

[Rotten Apple]

I remember all the posts of people laughing at the Lakers, and i would always say that they're going to reload faster than people think and the LA factor is still significant. The Lakers will never be down for too long, that's just how it is.

Now even with PG they aren't instant contenders, and they still have some awful contracts on the books (Mozgov/Deng) but they have a much better longterm outlook than people think.

Lakers been down since 2011 tho

[MastermindLV]

I remember all the posts of people laughing at the Lakers, and i would always say that they're going to reload faster than people think and the LA factor is still significant. The Lakers will never be down for too long, that's just how it is.

Now even with PG they aren't instant contenders, and they still have some awful contracts on the books (Mozgov/Deng) but they have a much better longterm outlook than people think.

How?

[dockingsched]

Per Bobby Marks, LAL does not have enough cap space to max out PG13 next year, they'd need to move one of the boat anchors, Randle, or Clarkson.

The Lakers certainly should NOT move #2, but it isn't unreasonable to send Clarkson and/or Randle for PG13 this year.

The can just stretch either Deng or Mozgov to create the necessary room if they can't make a deal elsewhere. Creating the needed space really is a non issue.

[Revived]

Wonder what type of hypnosis they'll have to use to get someone to take Mozgov/Deng off their books.

And they have like no picks, right? They'll have to attatch a guy like Russell or send out a 2023 pick or something ridiculous like that

They can trade their pick this season and also give another team the option to take their pick next season if it's higher than that team's pick.

[Michael Lucky]

Meh if he wants to win, it isn't with us he should be signing. We are still a few years away.

[Kupchak9]

George gonna have to change his number.

PG-17?

Probably 25. You'd have to believe he wants his number retired next to Kobe's.

[DowJones]

Per Bobby Marks, LAL does not have enough cap space to max out PG13 next year, they'd need to move one of the boat anchors, Randle, or Clarkson.

The Lakers certainly should NOT move #2, but it isn't unreasonable to send Clarkson and/or Randle for PG13 this year.

They would need to either eat into their cap space (no Hayward) or trade both Bradley and Crowder. It isn't just picks for Boston.

[gmoney411]

If I'm the Pacers I shop him for the best deal and take it before the end of the draft. No reason to drag this out and let his value continue to fall.

[gipper08]

Let's say the Lakers offer Randle/Clarkson.

Do you take that over nothing at all?

That value is even a little high given the situation. Lakers probably force them to take Deng or Mozgove if they want Randle/Clarkson

If I am Boston I would do #3 for pg and #18

[Coachcavplaya23]

Zubac
Ingram
LeBron
Paul George
Lonzo

6th Man
D'Lo

It's happening boys

That team would still lose to GSW.

[MastermindLV]

I hope this is the Dwight situation all over again

[Kupchak9]

I remember all the posts of people laughing at the Lakers, and i would always say that they're going to reload faster than people think and the LA factor is still significant. The Lakers will never be down for too long, that's just how it is.

Now even with PG they aren't instant contenders, and they still have some awful contracts on the books (Mozgov/Deng) but they have a much better longterm outlook than people think.

Lakers been down since 2011 tho

I mean we're only 4 years removed from the playoffs and we've drafted pretty decently since then. Can't say that about alot of teams in the lottery...

[Dupp]

I'm laughing at all those people who claimed that the "PG to LA" rumors were bs. The NBA has so many leaks when there is smoke there is fire. I do hope IND can get a good package for him (although its doubtful) just because their team doesn't have much in terms of young talent past Turner and Robinson

Wojo says everyone's going to the lakers. Still don't believe it why would he want to lose it's not like he's early in his career.

[Mind_Odyssey]

Why the Lakers? They're terrible.

[Dupp]

If true at least he told them though. Whoever leaked it should be named and shamed so they don't get another job in the NBA again.

[NBAfan3024]

Why the Lakers? They're terrible.

It's his home

[KingDavid]

Boston is gonna swoop in