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SkyHook · Post #681 » by **SkyHook** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 6:57 pm

ReggiesKnicks wrote:
SkyHook wrote:

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They didn't want to trade him and 2 2nds for another expiring Center?

Zach Collins was right there! :lol:

SkyHook · Post #682 » by **SkyHook** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 6:58 pm

jayjaysee wrote:DLO and Clarkson reuniting in Dallas is exactly what I hoped for..

SkyHook · Post #683 » by **SkyHook** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:00 pm

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kobe_vs_jordan · Post #684 » by **kobe_vs_jordan** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:01 pm

Texas Chuck wrote:
cucad8 wrote:Everyone's talking about the Lakers "letting DFS go", but it could easily be that he opted out because he wanted to go elsewhere. It wasn't a team option, right? And he's not a RFA.

I started this I think. And I already acknowledged that I understand what unrestricted free agency means.

My point was the reports are saying he is signing for less than the MLE. I'd be pretty surprised if DFS left LA and Luka if they used Bird Rights to pay him more than the MLE.

It doesn't sound like LA might lose him because he prefers Houston but because LA isn't willing to give him $$ and years. And I think that's a dumb decision if true.

How much money lakers got to offer and stay under second apron ? From my math don’t look like they can offer enough to match a no tax state in Texas.

Would need to dump Gabe or maxi. At that point you could probably trade for a 3 and d wing.

When Dwight went to the rockets his 4/80 deal was pretty close to the money he would made on his 5/125 offer by the lakers.

kobe_vs_jordan · Post #685 » by **kobe_vs_jordan** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:03 pm

In-N-Out 247 wrote:It'll be interesting to see who the first player to sign with another team at 6:01PM will be - from the sounds of it it'll be DLO to the Mavs.

With all the players resigning with their original teams this is going to be a fairly quiet free agency period.

Found this list from CBS Sports - they have the top 10 free agents as:

Myles Turner
Kuminga (R)
Giddey (R)
NAW
Ayton
DFS
Beasley
Ty Jerome
Brook Lopez
Al Horford

Might be Dlo last chance for redemption. My money on him to sign first.

jayjaysee · Post #686 » by **jayjaysee** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:05 pm

SkyHook wrote:
jayjaysee wrote:DLO and Clarkson reuniting in Dallas is exactly what I hoped for..

Not upset about NYK winning this round of tampering.

SkyHook · Post #687 » by **SkyHook** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:09 pm

If I squint I can almost see the LeBron to Denver deal working.

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/pressures-on-lakers-breaking-down-the-franchises-options-including-trading-lebron-james-174825614.html

parsnips33 · Post #688 » by **parsnips33** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:11 pm

Not sure who has more left in "the tank" between Brook Lopez and Horford - but I'm hoping we can get one of those guys, and Horford feels a bit more Warriors-y

Post #689 » by **Mavrelous** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:14 pm

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Post #690 » by **jbk1234** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:20 pm

ReggiesKnicks wrote:
SkyHook wrote:

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They didn't want to trade him and 2 2nds for another expiring Center?

If they buyout Nurkic as well to open up cap ahead of FA, the Sexton trade will make a lot more sense.

K_chile22 · Post #691 » by **K_chile22** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:22 pm

Seems like they're dreaming but Stein saying Rockets are trying to see if they can make a run at Kennard in addition to DFS

Post #692 » by **gswhoops** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:23 pm

Oh man I would love Horford in Golden State.

spearsy23 · Post #693 » by **spearsy23** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:24 pm

jbk1234 wrote:
ReggiesKnicks wrote:
SkyHook wrote:

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They didn't want to trade him and 2 2nds for another expiring Center?

If they buyout Nurkic as well to open up cap ahead of FA, the Sexton trade will make a lot more sense.

For who? They're the Jazz, even if there is a big name free agent available he wouldn't be going there, and there aren't any big name free agents anyway. Are they going to make a crazy offer to Kuminga/Myles Turner/Josh Giddey?

spearsy23 · Post #694 » by **spearsy23** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:25 pm

gswhoops wrote:Oh man I would love Horford in Golden State.

Seems like an insane fit as long as he doesn't break down.

Post #695 » by **jbk1234** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:26 pm

spearsy23 wrote:
jbk1234 wrote:
ReggiesKnicks wrote:
They didn't want to trade him and 2 2nds for another expiring Center?

If they buyout Nurkic as well to open up cap ahead of FA, the Sexton trade will make a lot more sense.

For who? They're the Jazz, even if there is a big name free agent available he wouldn't be going there, and there aren't any big name free agents anyway. Are they going to make a crazy offer to Kuminga/Myles Turner/Josh Giddey?

They could make a substantial offer to Kuminga.

Post #696 » by **gswhoops** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:28 pm

spearsy23 wrote:
gswhoops wrote:Oh man I would love Horford in Golden State.

Seems like an insane fit as long as he doesn't break down.

I think we'd probably end up carrying 5 bigs (Draymond, Horford, TJD, Post, and a re-signed Looney) and hopefully that spreads the wear & tear enough to keep Dray & Al in fighting shape for the playoffs.

spearsy23 · Post #697 » by **spearsy23** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:30 pm

jbk1234 wrote:
spearsy23 wrote:
jbk1234 wrote:
If they buyout Nurkic as well to open up cap ahead of FA, the Sexton trade will make a lot more sense.

For who? They're the Jazz, even if there is a big name free agent available he wouldn't be going there, and there aren't any big name free agents anyway. Are they going to make a crazy offer to Kuminga/Myles Turner/Josh Giddey?

They could make a substantial offer to Kuminga.

After drafting Bailey and still having Lauri? Maybe they do like him, but he does not feel like a guy who is getting paid big money by a team willing to bet on him, and Ainge doesn't feel like the GM that would be willing to do it either.

Post #698 » by **gswhoops** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:31 pm

spearsy23 wrote:
jbk1234 wrote:
spearsy23 wrote:For who? They're the Jazz, even if there is a big name free agent available he wouldn't be going there, and there aren't any big name free agents anyway. Are they going to make a crazy offer to Kuminga/Myles Turner/Josh Giddey?

They could make a substantial offer to Kuminga.

After drafting Bailey and still having Lauri? Maybe they do like him, but he does not feel like a guy who is getting paid big money by a team willing to bet on him, and Ainge doesn't feel like the GM that would be willing to do it either.

I wouldn't worry too much about roster construction at this point - if they think JK has untapped potential they might as well see if they can unlock it. If Ace, JK, and Lauri are all popping off in 2 years, that's a good problem to have.

LaSheed · Post #699 » by **LaSheed** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:36 pm

Ugh please no Levert.

spearsy23 · Post #700 » by **spearsy23** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:37 pm

gswhoops wrote:
spearsy23 wrote:
jbk1234 wrote:
They could make a substantial offer to Kuminga.

After drafting Bailey and still having Lauri? Maybe they do like him, but he does not feel like a guy who is getting paid big money by a team willing to bet on him, and Ainge doesn't feel like the GM that would be willing to do it either.

I wouldn't worry too much about roster construction at this point - if they think JK has untapped potential they might as well see if they can unlock it. If Ace, JK, and Lauri are all popping off in 2 years, that's a good problem to have.

Kuminga has already proven he is going to be a problem if you have guys getting opportunities in front of him, paying him 30 million dollars to continue that seems insane. I don't know, I just don't see why a team would be willing to take the sizable risk he wants on a guy who is a below average scorer with tunnel vision. The problem isn't going to be all three of them popping off, it's going to be paying a sizable portion of the cap to a bad player with a bad attitude.