As it pertains to potential Beal to LA Flakers discussions,
Beal to the Flakers
Flakers-
Bradley Beal (3rd star) ??
Phoenix-
D Russell/Hachimura/Vincent/ Wood/17th pick.
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Not your finest work. I'd rather keep Beal than trade him for those bumsGhost of Kleine wrote:
As it pertains to potential Beal to LA Flakers discussions,
Beal to the Flakers
Flakers-
Bradley Beal (3rd star) ??
Phoenix-
D Russell/Hachimura/Vincent/ Wood/17th pick.
Ghost of Kleine wrote:
As it pertains to potential Beal to LA Flakers discussions,
Beal to the Flakers
Flakers-
Bradley Beal (3rd star) ??
Phoenix-
D Russell/Hachimura/Vincent/ Wood/17th pick.
MrMiyagi wrote:Not your finest work. I'd rather keep Beal than trade him for those bumsGhost of Kleine wrote:
As it pertains to potential Beal to LA Flakers discussions,
Beal to the Flakers
Flakers-
Bradley Beal (3rd star) ??
Phoenix-
D Russell/Hachimura/Vincent/ Wood/17th pick.
TeamTragic wrote:I'm getting the feeling that maybe this is not a great draft.
TeamTragic wrote:MrMiyagi wrote:Not your finest work. I'd rather keep Beal than trade him for those bums
Agreed plus not interested in helping the Lakers.
MrMiyagi wrote:Not your finest work. I'd rather keep Beal than trade him for those bumsGhost of Kleine wrote:
As it pertains to potential Beal to LA Flakers discussions,
Beal to the Flakers
Flakers-
Bradley Beal (3rd star) ??
Phoenix-
D Russell/Hachimura/Vincent/ Wood/17th pick.
MrMiyagi wrote:Not your finest work. I'd rather keep Beal than trade him for those bumsGhost of Kleine wrote:
As it pertains to potential Beal to LA Flakers discussions,
Beal to the Flakers
Flakers-
Bradley Beal (3rd star) ??
Phoenix-
D Russell/Hachimura/Vincent/ Wood/17th pick.
Ghost of Kleine wrote:JDJ26 wrote:There is only one player the Suns can trade Beal for this offseason.
Spoiler:
LOL! Good one!![]()
Seriously though, as much as the idea may make people nauseous, IF people can look at things with an open mind and focus on the bigger picture, Simmons (worst case scenario) represents at least two things:
1- A legitimate mechanism to get out from under Beal's escalating albatross contract and no-trade clause! as he'd be a $40 million expiring contract this next season. So more or less it'd be like hitting the reset button on Beal and his cap-killing salary. And IF KD asks out, and demands a trade, the cap further reduction could end up being exponential in a pivot move to add more legitimate depth and assets while actually getting back under the 2nd apron and opening up other options that we previously lost as a 2nd apron team.
2- A legitimate high-value trade chip for this next season for any team that'll be looking to get significant cap reduction and maybe pivot in other directions utilizing the acquired cap space. Now to be clear here, I'm not claiming Simmons would be considered a high value trade chip because of anything at all on court related because obviously he won't! HOWEVER, considering how severe the new CBA and it's corresponding penalties are/will be, there WILL BE a number of other teams with luxury tax concerns or exorbitant
payrolls and that are stuck at least somewhat, AND WOULD look at Soimmons 40 million expiring as a means of resetting things and creating cap flexibility for roster changes, etc.
Under those conditions, We could swap Simmons expiring for a number of players those teams might be looking to offload and use them as depth options for our bench! Alternatively, there are also teams that realize (as constructed) they just aren't legitimate contenders! And now, they're looking to offload multiyear contracts and bottom out for the loaded 25' lottery!!! Again, we can logically swap Simmons expiring salary for some of those players that they are looking to offload??
Now I'm not gonna say that I personally think Brooklyn and Simmons is the only option in a trade for Beal, but definitely one possibility to consider. I think there could be legit interest from any of The Flakers,Warriors, Heat, Nets, Pistons, Jazz, Maybe the rockets??![]()
** Only problem is again the "no trade clause" limiting those options he'd approve to maybe The Flakers, Warriors, Heat, Nets, and maybe the Jazz???
Slim Charless wrote:MrMiyagi wrote:Not your finest work. I'd rather keep Beal than trade him for those bumsGhost of Kleine wrote:
As it pertains to potential Beal to LA Flakers discussions,
Beal to the Flakers
Flakers-
Bradley Beal (3rd star) ??
Phoenix-
D Russell/Hachimura/Vincent/ Wood/17th pick.
You're insane. That's a fantastic deal that the Lakers would never do as they're planning on trying to get Trae Young, Jimmy Butler or someone similar this offseason.
If they were ever think about doing it, Ishbia needs to fly 1 of his PJs over to Jeanie Buss and close the deal right then and there.....and even offer to let her keep the plane if she agrees.
MrMiyagi wrote:Slim Charless wrote:MrMiyagi wrote:Not your finest work. I'd rather keep Beal than trade him for those bums
You're insane. That's a fantastic deal that the Lakers would never do as they're planning on trying to get Trae Young, Jimmy Butler or someone similar this offseason.
If they were ever think about doing it, Ishbia needs to fly 1 of his PJs over to Jeanie Buss and close the deal right then and there.....and even offer to let her keep the plane if she agrees.
We're trading one bone-head for 3 bone-heads and a 1-hit wonder. No thanks.
JDJ26 wrote:Ghost of Kleine wrote:JDJ26 wrote:There is only one player the Suns can trade Beal for this offseason.
Spoiler:
LOL! Good one!![]()
Seriously though, as much as the idea may make people nauseous, IF people can look at things with an open mind and focus on the bigger picture, Simmons (worst case scenario) represents at least two things:
1- A legitimate mechanism to get out from under Beal's escalating albatross contract and no-trade clause! as he'd be a $40 million expiring contract this next season. So more or less it'd be like hitting the reset button on Beal and his cap-killing salary. And IF KD asks out, and demands a trade, the cap further reduction could end up being exponential in a pivot move to add more legitimate depth and assets while actually getting back under the 2nd apron and opening up other options that we previously lost as a 2nd apron team.
2- A legitimate high-value trade chip for this next season for any team that'll be looking to get significant cap reduction and maybe pivot in other directions utilizing the acquired cap space. Now to be clear here, I'm not claiming Simmons would be considered a high value trade chip because of anything at all on court related because obviously he won't! HOWEVER, considering how severe the new CBA and it's corresponding penalties are/will be, there WILL BE a number of other teams with luxury tax concerns or exorbitant
payrolls and that are stuck at least somewhat, AND WOULD look at Soimmons 40 million expiring as a means of resetting things and creating cap flexibility for roster changes, etc.
Under those conditions, We could swap Simmons expiring for a number of players those teams might be looking to offload and use them as depth options for our bench! Alternatively, there are also teams that realize (as constructed) they just aren't legitimate contenders! And now, they're looking to offload multiyear contracts and bottom out for the loaded 25' lottery!!! Again, we can logically swap Simmons expiring salary for some of those players that they are looking to offload??
Now I'm not gonna say that I personally think Brooklyn and Simmons is the only option in a trade for Beal, but definitely one possibility to consider. I think there could be legit interest from any of The Flakers,Warriors, Heat, Nets, Pistons, Jazz, Maybe the rockets??![]()
** Only problem is again the "no trade clause" limiting those options he'd approve to maybe The Flakers, Warriors, Heat, Nets, and maybe the Jazz???
I was thinking Ishbia finds the best medical staff and psychologists money can buy and Simmons may return to this form and play PG for next season:
TeamTragic wrote:Nets helped the Rockets get the #3 pick
Slim Charless wrote:MrMiyagi wrote:Not your finest work. I'd rather keep Beal than trade him for those bumsGhost of Kleine wrote:
As it pertains to potential Beal to LA Flakers discussions,
Beal to the Flakers
Flakers-
Bradley Beal (3rd star) ??
Phoenix-
D Russell/Hachimura/Vincent/ Wood/17th pick.
You're insane. That's a fantastic deal that the Lakers would never do as they're planning on trying to get Trae Young, Jimmy Butler or someone similar this offseason.
If they were ever think about doing it, Ishbia needs to fly 1 of his PJs over to Jeanie Buss and close the deal right then and there.....and even offer to let her keep the plane if she agrees.
Los Angeles Lakers Rumors: NBA analyst floats LA coach as potential Mike Budenholzer target
Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Rex Villas | Last updated 5/12/24
DeMarre Carroll, remember him? Currently an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, Carroll is someone who has continued to be around and in the NBA after his playing days are over. Carroll is also a figure who could be on the move soon. With his former boss, Mike Budenholzer, now set to coach the Phoenix Suns beginning in the 2024-25 NBA season, Carroll is a name to watch out for, if you ask Shane Young of Forbes Sports.
“For Mike Budenholzer’s staff, one name I’d keep an eye out for is DeMarre Carroll. Depending on whether the Lakers’ next coach wants to retain him, I think he’d be someone Budenholzer would like to add. Carroll had a role in player development for the 2022-23 Bucks.”
https://youtu.be/JqtHc3nkqik
Los Angeles Lakers Assistant to Move to Phoenix Soon?
Of course, Young is merely speculating, but Carroll’s connection with Budenholzer is noteworthy. Not only did he work as part of Budenholzer’s coaching staff with the Milwaukee Bucks back in the 2022-23 NBA season, but Carroll also played for Bud during his time with the Atlanta Hawks.
Carroll spent two seasons with the Hawks from 2013 to 2015 and averaged 11.8 points with 5.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.4 steals through 143 games in Atlanta threads. While not a star player, he was a solid role player for the Hawks and even finished tied for 15th in the 2014-15 Defensive Player of the Year voting.
Carroll’s familiarity could make things easier for Budenholzer in establishing a culture in Phoenix. For now, though, Carroll is still with the Lakers, awaiting his fate with the team as LA continues its head coaching search.
TeamTragic wrote:https://hoopshype.com/lists/pelicans-rumors-zion-williamson-brandon-ingram-cj-mccollum-trades-free-agency/
Per Scotto Val and Ingram are being made available by the Pelicans.
MrMiyagi wrote:Not your finest work. I'd rather keep Beal than trade him for those bumsGhost of Kleine wrote:
As it pertains to potential Beal to LA Flakers discussions,
Beal to the Flakers
Flakers-
Bradley Beal (3rd star) ??
Phoenix-
D Russell/Hachimura/Vincent/ Wood/17th pick.
Ghost of Kleine wrote:
As it pertains to potential Beal to LA Flakers discussions,
Beal to the Flakers
Flakers-
Bradley Beal (3rd star) ??
Phoenix-
D Russell/Hachimura/Vincent/ Wood/17th pick.
lilfishi22 wrote:More than ever....we are in the championship or bust endgame