[HAYNES] Nets and Lakers actively talking Russ/Kyrie trade…

CallMeKahn · Post #61 » by **CallMeKahn** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:09 am

Do it LA!

Pelon chingon · Post #62 » by **Pelon chingon** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:09 am

Am I missing something or is LAL's biggest need actually defense?

nitocobola · Post #63 » by **nitocobola** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:10 am

akula1488 wrote:nets needs go back to the play after the boston trade fiasco. they need westbrooks big expiring contract to take bad contracts and picks. trade him for guys like gordon hayward or Porzinis

So they are gonna tank with no picks?

ChaseDown · Post #64 » by **ChaseDown** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:10 am

Really ? Refusing Harris? A shooter that you need…jeez that’s either BS or Lakers are crazy. I get the contract argument but then at least you don’t have to worry about signing ANOTHER shooter next off-season.

ReddoverKobe · Post #65 » by **ReddoverKobe** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:10 am

sp6r=underrated wrote:
ReddoverKobe wrote:If you're the Nets you just want to move on at this point and the market for Kyrie is literally one team. Take the best offer you can get from the Lakers, you get stuck with Westbrook for a year and then you're off that contract. To me its not that crazy at this point.

Problem is the salaries.

Oh man, I thought they were closer. I guess the Nets would have to toss in Harris or Seth

djsunyc · Post #66 » by **djsunyc** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:10 am

why would the lakers balk at joe harris? irving and harris for westbrook is a huge win for the lakers. they have no other path to add talent.

marcush · Post #67 » by **marcush** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:10 am

If the nets can get a couple of FRPs, dump injured Harris and get some immediate cap savings then that is fine for a disruptive personality like Kyrie on an expiring deal.

h4rrison · Post #68 » by **h4rrison** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:10 am

Kyrie, Joe Harris for Westbrick, THT, 2 FRP..

Just two seasons ago.. Joe was one of the top shooters in the league.. Has had a down year due to injuries. He would be perfect in their system.

Bologna Smasher · Post #69 » by **Bologna Smasher** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:10 am

No way should the Nets have to include Curry. Don't know what they're thinking.

Mamba Mentality · Post #70 » by **Mamba Mentality** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:11 am

Laker haters already in shambles and we’re only in the preliminary discussions phase. League is in big trouble if this actually goes through.

theforumblue · Post #71 » by **theforumblue** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:11 am

We all deserve the Westbroook/Simmons backcourt drama. Maybe not the Nets fans, but man it will be entertaining for the rest of us.

sp6r=underrated · Post #72 » by **sp6r=underrated** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:11 am

ReddoverKobe wrote:
sp6r=underrated wrote:
ReddoverKobe wrote:If you're the Nets you just want to move on at this point and the market for Kyrie is literally one team. Take the best offer you can get from the Lakers, you get stuck with Westbrook for a year and then you're off that contract. To me its not that crazy at this point.

Problem is the salaries.

Oh man, I thought they were closer. I guess the Nets would have to toss in Harris or Seth

That's the issue. The Nets aren't going to want to give value to get Westbrook and I don't think a 1st rounder is enough to get them to do so.

Jagic Mohnson · Post #73 » by **Jagic Mohnson** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:12 am

Castle Black wrote:Brooklyn’s really gonna bail the lakers out huh

If anything, thye need to thank him for showing his cards because he was bailing next summer and they dont get a pick. Lakers lost out on 2 picks when Pau left and Dwight left which hurt them when they were rebuilding.

mademan · Post #74 » by **mademan** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:12 am

djsunyc wrote:why would the lakers balk at joe harris? irving and harris for westbrook is a huge win for the lakers. they have no other path to add talent.

2 years ago Harris, sure. But he's a role player coming off an entire missed season. Is it clear cut that there isnt something thats gonna linger long term and he wont straight up be a 20 mill bad contract?

GameChannel · Post #75 » by **GameChannel** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:13 am

If I'm the Nets, I ask for at least 3 first round picks, unprotected. Lakers are desperate. Gotta take advantage of it.

-Spyda- · Post #76 » by **-Spyda-** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:14 am

Mamba Mentality wrote:Laker haters already in shambles and we’re only in the preliminary discussions phase. League is in big trouble if this actually goes through.

Word

CallMeKahn · Post #77 » by **CallMeKahn** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:14 am

Mamba Mentality wrote:Laker haters already in shambles and we’re only in the preliminary discussions phase. League is in big trouble if this actually goes through.

Not sure who you're talking about. I'm f***ing dying of laughter. :rofl:

The_Ghost_of_JB · Post #78 » by **The_Ghost_of_JB** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:14 am

Why would Brooklyn want Westbook?

Dan Z · Post #79 » by **Dan Z** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:15 am

dockingsched wrote:
facothomas22 wrote:
MrBigShot wrote:Lakers want Kyrie AND Seth Curry for Russ? lol

Yeah,not a chance in hell that is going to happen,unless they somehow pull 4 unprotected 1st round picks out of nowhere(which isn't going to happen). The Nets would replace two good offensive players(including 1 all star caliber) for Russell Westbrook,whos a huge negative on defense and offense.

Two things.

1. Russ is just an expiring contract, no reason to even think about his on court play. He’s more likely to get get cut.

2. Kyrie Irving having an all star caliber season for the nets is fantasy. That’s not where things stand. He’s looking to get out and proven he’s willing to not play. Value starts with the understanding he’s unlikely to contribute in a meaningful way to the nets this year before walking away for nothing.

My guess is that the Nets are looking to get some value for Kyrie, but if nobody wants to give it them so be it. There's no reason to give up value with him just to get rid of him.

If Kyrie refuses to play they can fine him.

-Spyda- · Post #80 » by **-Spyda-** » Sun Jul 3, 2022 12:15 am

mademan wrote:
djsunyc wrote:why would the lakers balk at joe harris? irving and harris for westbrook is a huge win for the lakers. they have no other path to add talent.

2 years ago Harris, sure. But he's a role player coming off an entire missed season. Is it clear cut that there isnt something thats gonna linger long term and he wont straight up be a 20 mill bad contract?

When Harris come back?