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Post #1881 » by **Kilroy** » Thu Feb 16, 2023 5:09 pm

snaquille oatmeal wrote:Is it time to pay for my Spectrum subscription again and watch watchable games again or is it still an inconsolable heartache fest debacle?

Smart money's on waiting a few more games... They had a real bummer in Portland, and then a great game at home last night... I'd say it's still a source of frustration until they can build some consistency... Which they still may not.

LAKESHOW · Post #1882 » by **LAKESHOW** » Thu Feb 16, 2023 10:33 pm

Kilroy wrote:
snaquille oatmeal wrote:Is it time to pay for my Spectrum subscription again and watch watchable games again or is it still an inconsolable heartache fest debacle?

Smart money's on waiting a few more games... They had a real bummer in Portland, and then a great game at home last night... I'd say it's still a source of frustration until they can build some consistency... Which they still may not.

This aint the same DLo that left as a youngin. So that is definitely a Turn-on

Post #1883 » by **Danny Darko** » Tue Feb 21, 2023 6:20 am

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Landsberger · Post #1884 » by **Landsberger** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:45 am

LAKESHOW wrote:
Kilroy wrote:
snaquille oatmeal wrote:Is it time to pay for my Spectrum subscription again and watch watchable games again or is it still an inconsolable heartache fest debacle?

Smart money's on waiting a few more games... They had a real bummer in Portland, and then a great game at home last night... I'd say it's still a source of frustration until they can build some consistency... Which they still may not.

This aint the same DLo that left as a youngin. So that is definitely a Turn-on

Huh? He's the same player 4 teams have traded in 5 years. No one has thought he has enough value to keep. I don't see much difference at all in his game. His stats, on a per minute basis, track pretty much the same. His defense is still beyond horrible and makes him a liability late in games as a 2 defensively. When you look at the 2's in the west that's not a small thing.

We'll see how much value our leadership sees in him this offseason. My guess is he's on a 5th team this time next year.

Post #1885 » by **zimpy27** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:53 am

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Didn't see this earlier in the season but the cuts in this video cracked me up

IceManBK1 · Post #1886 » by **IceManBK1** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 4:12 pm

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Like Mo Bamba.. But I think Mitchell is better defensively at least. Maybe sign and trade for Mitchell in the summer?

zuju · Post #1887 » by **zuju** » Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:00 am

WB is doing so well with the Clippers. They look like a real contender right now. A very comfortable win against the Bulls who just comfortably won against us.

Teams above us are rolling. Its harder and harder for us to chase the 6th spot now. Those 2 Hou and Mavs games hurt.

MAMBAEMD · Post #1888 » by **MAMBAEMD** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 9:54 pm

If Nick Nurse leaves the Raptors, I wonder if the Lakers FO will have the nads to get rid of Ham and bring in Nurse.
I’d give it serious consideration.

Post #1889 » by **Danny Darko** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 12:29 am

zuju wrote:WB is doing so well with the Clippers. They look like a real contender right now. A very comfortable win against the Bulls who just comfortably won against us.

Teams above us are rolling. Its harder and harder for us to chase the 6th spot now. Those 2 Hou and Mavs games hurt.

They've lost 2 in a row and now we're rolling, but either way curious to see if WB tightens up and chokes while over handling or not.

tugs · Post #1890 » by **tugs** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:12 am

Play in will look a lot tighter if some teams stop phoning it in (looking at you, Utah)

bb22 · Post #1891 » by **bb22** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 4:09 am

I can’t believe the Clips have won the LAST 10 matchups. 31-7 since 2013. If we weren’t on a back to back, I’d say it would be a solid win… but the OT against Utah today kills that.

MAMBAEMD · Post #1892 » by **MAMBAEMD** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 4:18 am

Yeah
Not sure how much juice they’ll have left for tomorrow night against the Clips.
It’s good we got the win tonight though . Way too close for comfort

bb22 · Post #1893 » by **bb22** » Fri Apr 7, 2023 2:23 pm

Have a feeling Clips ans Warriors might lose their last 2 games in an attempt to avoid 5th seed. Still a chance.

LAKESHOW · Post #1894 » by **LAKESHOW** » Sat Apr 8, 2023 2:27 am

Sac sitting starters. You never coach your team to Hide from a challenge. Shows you have no faith in them

wco81 · Post #1895 » by **wco81** » Sat Apr 8, 2023 4:34 am

LAKESHOW wrote:Sac sitting starters. You never coach your team to Hide from a challenge. Shows you have no faith in them

OTOH how many starters are the Suns sitting vs. the Lakers in this game?

They probably sit them vs. the Clippers too.

And Jazz will sit Lauri on Sunday vs. Lakers.

LAKESHOW · Post #1896 » by **LAKESHOW** » Sat Apr 8, 2023 5:10 am

Phoenix and Clipps are old Teams. Young teams, never tasting playoffs experience are hungry to eat, ideally you want them runnin hot into the playoffs. Not runnin scared. They have opportunity to control who they play, and they chose the team who has dominated them vs a team who they have literally owned the past several seasons.

SunsRback4Good · Post #1897 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Sat Apr 8, 2023 6:04 am

LAKESHOW wrote:Phoenix and Clipps are old Teams. Young teams, never tasting playoffs experience are hungry to eat, ideally you want them runnin hot into the playoffs. Not runnin scared. They have opportunity to control who they play, and they chose the team who has dominated them vs a team who they have literally owned the past several seasons.

That team that dominated us are possibly missing PG-13 in first round + added Westbrook whose IQ is lower than a squirrels. Suns will take a chance with Clippers/Warriors over Lakers who can take us to 6 games again. Every team looks for strengths and weaknesses going into the playoffs and we believe the Clippers are the best outcome.

Don’t forget Lakers have two bigs in Lebron/AD who can score anywhere on the court while Clippers have Zubac/Plumlee. We’ll take our chances with the latter.

stan francisco · Post #1898 » by **stan francisco** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 11:36 pm

I’d hope we get FVV in the off-season but I think we’ll get Trae Young. Kobe’s daughter’s favorite player… Watching him face the Heat right now in the play-in match.

SlimShady83 · Post #1899 » by **SlimShady83** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 4:46 am

stan francisco wrote:I’d hope we get FVV in the off-season but I think we’ll get Trae Young. Kobe’s daughter’s favorite player… Watching him face the Heat right now in the play-in match.

How are Lakers gonna get Trae Young ???

I like the dude, but how?

If you mention Reaves In a deal, next ... Not trading Reaves In any deal

Edit: You're also keeping AD/Bron and Reaves ... So out side of those players whos you Including In a trade?

stan francisco · Post #1900 » by **stan francisco** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:42 am

SlimShady83 wrote:
stan francisco wrote:I’d hope we get FVV in the off-season but I think we’ll get Trae Young. Kobe’s daughter’s favorite player… Watching him face the Heat right now in the play-in match.

How are Lakers gonna get Trae Young ???

I like the dude, but how?

If you mention Reaves In a deal, next ... Not trading Reaves In any deal

Edit: You're also keeping AD/Bron and Reaves ... So out side of those players whos you Including In a trade?

It was a failed attempt at a slight in the direction of whomever signed Westbrook because Kobe liked how he dunks. To keep Reaves. Sorry.

But, yeah, as a fan, I’m all for blowing the cap and the apron to keep the band together.