Could buddy become a laker after all ?

Ballerhogger · Post #1 » by **Ballerhogger** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:59 am

https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-rumors-la-back-in-on-buddy-hield-after-choosing-russell-westbrook-trade-over-him-last-year/amp/

Do you think Westbrook is involved ?

TeamTragic · Post #2 » by **TeamTragic** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:00 am

Buddy the Elf for Westbrook.

Who says no?

Ballerhogger · Post #3 » by **Ballerhogger** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:03 am

TeamTragic wrote:Buddy the Elf for Westbrook.

Who says no?

That’s what I’m saying!

Pelon chingon · Post #4 » by **Pelon chingon** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:04 am

Sure if there is a unprotected pick involved.

bstein14 · Post #5 » by **bstein14** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:22 am

Brogdon + Hield for Westbrook + 2027 first makes some sense for both teams. Don't think that Brogdon has the trade value the Pacers thought he had or else he would have been moved, and they could likely do a lot with all that cap space next summer.

Post #6 » by **cupcakesnake** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:35 am

There ain't no rules that say a dog can't play basketball.

NyKnicks1714 · Post #7 » by **NyKnicks1714** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:41 am

bstein14 wrote:Brogdon + Hield for Westbrook + 2027 first makes some sense for both teams. Don't think that Brogdon has the trade value the Pacers thought he had or else he would have been moved, and they could likely do a lot with all that cap space next summer.

It really does seem like the market for Brogdon has dried up. If they made this trade though they'd almost have too much cap space, and they probably will regardless. Watch them do something like give full max deals to Wiggins and Vucevic.

Ballerhogger · Post #8 » by **Ballerhogger** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:46 am

bstein14 wrote:Brogdon + Hield for Westbrook + 2027 first makes some sense for both teams. Don't think that Brogdon has the trade value the Pacers thought he had or else he would have been moved, and they could likely do a lot with all that cap space next summer.

Agreed no takers on brogdon lately .

Ballerhogger · Post #9 » by **Ballerhogger** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:47 am

Pelon chingon wrote:Sure if there is a unprotected pick involved.

If they got brogdon too they would do it

Ballerhogger · Post #10 » by **Ballerhogger** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:47 am

cupcakesnake wrote:There ain't no rules that say a dog can't play basketball.

Up-And-Coming · Post #11 » by **Up-And-Coming** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:52 am

I'm not fully convinced Buddy Hield is that much of an upgrade over a Malik Monk. 31 years old with 2 years $40 million left on his contract too. We already know a (cheaper) 3&D shooting guard in the mold of a KCP, Alec Burks, Josh Richardson type fits w/ Bron. Hopefully the Lakers don't overpay too much future assets for him if the trade goes through (which by all accounts is just still your regular rumor). Brogdon should be valued more as he replaces Russ, especially IF he could stay relatively healthy.

P.S. If it's a Russ centered deal for Buddy & Brogdon/depth I'm definitely on board with that though (w/ relatively reasonable future assets going out).

Post #12 » by **Kilroy** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:09 am

It's not about how good Buddy Heild is or isn't... It's about the best possible return on getting rid of Westbrook...

Alonzo_Morning · Post #13 » by **Alonzo_Morning** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:11 am

Kilroy wrote:It's not about how good Buddy Heild is or isn't... It's about the best possible return on getting rid of Westbrook...

You mean it's about getting A return on Westbrook

Up-And-Coming · Post #14 » by **Up-And-Coming** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:17 am

Kilroy wrote:It's not about how good Buddy Heild is or isn't... It's about the best possible return on getting rid of Westbrook...

100% agreed. Replacing Russ with depth would be a welcomed return for sure.

JB2 · Post #15 » by **JB2** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:18 am

Up-And-Coming wrote:I'm not fully convinced Buddy Hield is that much of an upgrade over a Malik Monk. 31 years old with 2 years $40 million left on his contract too. We already know a (cheaper) 3&D shooting guard in the mold of a KCP, Alec Burks, Josh Richardson type fits w/ Bron. Hopefully the Lakers don't overpay too much future assets for him if the trade goes through (which by all accounts is just still your regular rumor). Brogdon should be valued more as he replaces Russ, especially IF he could stay relatively healthy.

In a vacuum you take Buddy over Monk but the point is that if you get Buddy (and Brogdon), you can now focus your tMLE in other areas ie. Bamba or a bigger wing who can defend.

Up-And-Coming · Post #16 » by **Up-And-Coming** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:24 am

JB2 wrote:
Up-And-Coming wrote:I'm not fully convinced Buddy Hield is that much of an upgrade over a Malik Monk. 31 years old with 2 years $40 million left on his contract too. We already know a (cheaper) 3&D shooting guard in the mold of a KCP, Alec Burks, Josh Richardson type fits w/ Bron. Hopefully the Lakers don't overpay too much future assets for him if the trade goes through (which by all accounts is just still your regular rumor). Brogdon should be valued more as he replaces Russ, especially IF he could stay relatively healthy.

In a vacuum you take Buddy over Monk but the point is that if you get Buddy (and Brogdon), you can now focus your tMLE in other areas ie. Bamba or a bigger wing who can defend.

100%. I am of that same mindset. Lakers should prioritize adding size/youth/defense/shooting (wings/forwards/center). My point was that Buddy's contract in and of itself isn't too valuable and I wouldn't be quite as thrilled if we were to trade assets solely for Buddy while keeping Russ. Russ should be the one leaving for depth.

Egg Nog · Post #17 » by **Egg Nog** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 3:29 am

Lakers should absolutely do this if they can.

Extra shooting and get rid of Westbrook? Buddy Hield has lots left in the tank as a shooter that doesn't rely on athleticism.

Absolute no-brainer if the Pacers are dumb enough to make that trade.

Blame Rasho · Post #18 » by **Blame Rasho** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 3:32 am

Ballerhogger wrote:
cupcakesnake wrote:There ain't no rules that say a dog can't play basketball.

Such a classic movie quote from an ATG movie.

Post #19 » by **dockingsched** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 3:34 am

Brogdon and Hield should only really fetch you an expiring contract that allows you to clean out your payroll next summer, throw in a second with the expiring. Don’t see how it merits a first round pick.

Ballerhogger · Post #20 » by **Ballerhogger** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 3:58 am

dockingsched wrote:Brogdon and Hield should only really fetch you an expiring contract that allows you to clean out your payroll next summer, throw in a second with the expiring. Don’t see how it merits a first round pick.

if we have to throw in the 2027 pick im fine with it were in win now mode