2018 Trade Ideas thread

[kobe808lak]

Him and Wade on the perimeter was great defensively and they could share the load offensively. And Bosh fit pretty good with them because he could shoot.

Lebron and Simmons is probably the worst fit in the NBA. I don't think he leaves Clev to go to Phili.

Houston with Harden? Maybe but also seems like an awkward fit.

Wade and Lebron were a terrible fit offensively. It is likely why they lost two finals. Wade can't shoot.

I disagree that they were terrible, obviously neither were knock down shooters but they were damn good together. They had Ray Allen, Mike Miller, and Shane Battier for shooting.

They wouldn't have went to 4 straight finals together if they were terrible. Probably should have won the first one too.

[NBAWestFan]

If Lebron comes maybe they will trade Lonzo.

People say him and Simmons are not a fit in Philly but so is Lonzo is a guy who has the ball and has to pass it.
But Lebron will already have the ball.

Lebron is a guy who needs shooters so he can kick the ball out.

Lebron would be good with Bellenelli, Reddick, Korver and another with PG would be fine.
Chris Paul, Kuzuma

The players he might not fit with out Lonzo and Ingram. But I think he can work with Ingram more than Lonzo.


If no Lebron then that changes everything.

PG can fit with many teams.
A shooter is still needed because Kuzma is the only other shooter.

[Sushisensei26]

I think he can 100% work with Lonzo. Just like I think most good players in the world can work with Lonzo. He is that kind of player. And we do Lebron a disservice by thinking his game is so damn rigid and he can only play in one way. Lonzo won't be a problem for Lebron. He actually will be an asset to his game.

We have seen this season that Lonzo doesn't necessarily need the ball AT ALL TIMES to influence the game and Lebron doesn't need the ball at all times either like a Harden. They are gonna be great together.

[Dloading99]

No Name I'm a professional sports Entrepreneur. I launch companies and create companies. I'm a App Developer.



Some very great posts on Lebron. This Lebron thing is about Lonzo Lebron liked seeing Lonzo playing at Summer league and liked his game. Lebron is a student of the game and knows what good Lonzo does on the court.

Lebron gets Lonzo who can get in front of Curry. Lonzo "6,6" Ingram 6,9" can get in front of klay Paul George 6,8" can get in front of Kevin Durant and Lebron 6,8" can get in front of Kevin Durant.

So coming to the Lakers Lebron has the help with his teammates. he has a coach Luke Walton who will know how to use those players.

it's ignorant and shows basketball ignorance when people say Lebron is not trying to win coming to the Lakers. it just shows a blatant hatred for the Lakers.


You can't say the Lakers don't have great assets players. I didn't even Mention Kyle Kuzma a stretch who can shoot. and I'll say it again and I said Thomas Bryant is a wild card when you see this guy at Summer league you are going to say who is this guy. Damn a Stretch five shooting three's balling and can get to the Rim and dunk and throw it down.

This is going to be a fun team to watch. Brandon Ingram can be a superstar in my evaluation of him I saw a Kobe Bryant talent who could get to the Rim when he wanted and would develop into a multiple time all star. he's a player that is going to be great with Lebron.


But it's just puzzling for people to look at the Lakers and say they aren't a great team for him. Look at how good this team played when they got Isiah Thomas that's just because that's a player that could get his own shot and score and shoot. Brandon Ingram looked great. Lonzo Ball looked great playing off ball. CAN YOU IMAGINE what Lebron will do with these guys. come on Western Conference Finals for sure.


He got Eric Snow Larry Hughes to the finals right? I think this team will be great. Look at all the teams don't just talk basketball and say Philly no look look how they play. Is philly or Houston really a better situation for Lebron James?


How do we Know Chris Paul is going to have that season again? he handles the ball also and James Harden is a player who has the ball. Lakers are perfect.

Lonzo doesn't have to have the ball. same for Ingram now Ingram can get a little Iso. but having Lebron will be fine. and then you got Paul George and Thomas Bryant just for some basketball stuffl if I'm a scout and I have to game plan against the Lakers it's a tough game plan. now Lonzo is the only non shooter but when you have to defend guys they spread the floor Paul George Lebron James Kyle Kuzma Brandon Ingram Thomas Bryant. the reason I bring Thomas Bryant up is because he's going to be a Center that can stretch you to Three. which will open up the floor for guys like Lebron and Ingram. and he can switch Thomas can guard 4's and 5's.


it's great for the Lakers and Post all the new Lakers Lebron Stuff.

[DocHollidae]

No Name I'm a professional sports Entrepreneur. I launch companies and create companies. I'm a App Developer.

Is that you Lavar?

[Pythagoras]

Him and Wade on the perimeter was great defensively and they could share the load offensively. And Bosh fit pretty good with them because he could shoot.

Lebron and Simmons is probably the worst fit in the NBA. I don't think he leaves Clev to go to Phili.

Houston with Harden? Maybe but also seems like an awkward fit.

Wade and Lebron were a terrible fit offensively. It is likely why they lost two finals. Wade can't shoot.

I agree that Wade and Lebron were a terrible fit offensively. One would like to think Lebron has learned from that and will take fit into consideration where he goes this year.

[Pythagoras]

I think he can 100% work with Lonzo. Just like I think most good players in the world can work with Lonzo. He is that kind of player. And we do Lebron a disservice by thinking his game is so damn rigid and he can only play in one way. Lonzo won't be a problem for Lebron. He actually will be an asset to his game.

We have seen this season that Lonzo doesn't necessarily need the ball AT ALL TIMES to influence the game and Lebron doesn't need the ball at all times either like a Harden. They are gonna be great together.

Yeah, I have zero concerns about Lebron fitting with Lonzo. Lonzo needs to get that 3 point percentage into the mid 30s, but as far as style of play, Lonzo’s Is the type of game that will fit with anyone.

[No name]

No Name I'm a professional sports Entrepreneur. I launch companies and create companies. I'm a App Developer

In one statement you crossed two dichotomy lines in two different ways. You start remarkably vague stating that you are a professional sports entrepreneur (which means absolutely nothing without context and also wasted words. Entrepreneur and professional holds hands ) and follow it with saying you make apps. The apps is very specific and largely on another spectrum. The other is the polar way of posting in one sentence. Facts given for what you seem confident in. Fluff given for what you want to deflect (not confident).

I say this because you seem like a guy with some good basketball thoughts. Your bb thoughts are largely disregarded because of what appears to be your need to respected. You throw specific names out and couple them with vague 'how comes' as what appears to be you wanting to prove you are more in the know than others. Successful people don't really do that. What's more, your fact and fluff style when doing so is polar pendulum.

Nobody here cares if you know someone or if your successful. People online will care when you make those claims. It takes away from your raw knowledge. When someone has the goods they don't need to shout as much. It will be evident. You got the goods. Forget the other noise.

[tlifeset]

Some thoughts:

Lonzo and Lebron. I think they would flourish together, their games really compliment one another. Like D'loading said... it's saying something that Lebron came to summer league just to watch him. And it's also saying something that he took time to talk to him after their game this year in Cleveland. Lebron knows what it's like coming into the league and everyone hating you because you've been anointed and haven't achieved anything yet. I think he sees a little of himself in Lonzo, in that regard.

Filling out the roster. One name that hasn't popped up that I think is interesting is Chris Bosh. He has gone on the record this year saying he has been working out and is planning his come back. He was around the Lakers and Pelinka quite a bit this year, and obviously if Lebron and PG came they would be a contender and fit his needs. Real feel good story too.

Magic. I don't think enough is being made about the game changer that Magic is going to be in these meetings. He is so far above everyone else from a personality and credibility stand point. He is a culture force. I'm looking at a realgm story above right now that says "Brett Brown to play a central role in FA pitches". That is friggin laughable compared to what our meetings are going to look like. We are going to look big boys for the first time in a long time. Can't wait!

[Dloading99]

No Name Hows this for Vague.

Had my own nationally syndicated Talk Show at 16 on CBS.

Got Hired by an NBA owner out of high school. Started my own skateboarding company. created my own website. and Just launched my new App.


So that's pretty sports professional.

Don't be a Hater. You came at me so I let you know. I'm very Humble.


We're all Lakers fans in here. I'm a Laker fan. and I enjoy coming in here talking Lakers. and having fun.

And I like to let Lakers fans know what's up.


I don't ask you what you do. Nor Do I care.

So don't be a Hater.

[ak7]

No Name Hows this for Vague.

Had my own nationally syndicated Talk Show at 16 on CBS.

Got Hired by an NBA owner out of high school. Started my own skateboarding company. created my own website. and Just launched my new App.


So that's pretty sports professional.

Don't be a Hater. You came at me so I let you know. I'm very Humble.


We're all Lakers fans in here. I'm a Laker fan. and I enjoy coming in here talking Lakers. and having fun.

And I like to let Lakers fans know what's up.


I don't ask you what you do. Nor Do I care.

So don't be a Hater.

That's still vague though...

[NBAWestFan]

Lets stick to the subjects

Lebron and PG or who else might come to the Lakers.

We need shooters and I like what Marco Bellinelli did for the 76'ers.

He is a guy who can come off the bench and put up points.
I also like Reddick but when I thinking of a shooter I 'd like a guy who is 6-6" to 6'-8"

Klay Thompson is the ideal Shooter. I would keep watch on him. If KD signs big $ what does that leave for Klay next year.

It is also sad if we did not trade Randle he will walk for nothing in return.

[loveshaq786]

What are the chances that we can trade Lonzo and Ingram for the number one pick and the 16th pick with Phoenix?

Then flip the number 1 Pic, #25, and Deng for the number 3 pick and John Collins or Taurean Prince?

[LAKESHOW]

Guys, off-season. Not Dloads app career. Anyways, the Stephen A. Piece about Bron. I would not mind Bron going elsewhere. If We got PG, then added a piece next year, thereby improved year by year, I would be satisfied with that's type of growth.

[One Love]

Free agency is right around the corner... I do find it “VERY WIERD” that Lakers are 20/1 to win 2019 championship, which tells me that PG is not the only guy inside people think is coming... I personally like DLoading99’s comments but would prefer shorter posts that focus on facts... We will know in 2 weeks if he was right...

Lakeshow Baby...

[TyCobb]

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He aint breaking any news...

[NBAWestFan]

What does anything can happen mean to KD?

Lakers offer him Max with a chance to play in a great market until he retires.

KD might want to prove he can be the man without Curry.

KD and Lebron,

or

KD and PG

What would this mean for the rest of the Lakers like Ingrom?

KD is mostly likely to sign with GSW but where else would he go if he did not sign with them.

He might just want to play with his buddies before he retires or a place he enjoys that he has not been too before.

He could realize that in LAL , Boston are the places to go a NBA Legend.

Where are going to be the best rivarlies going forward if the Cavs are gone?
Boston and Philly will take over the East

Boston and Lakers Rivarly is one of the greatest in sports history.

[RamonSessions7]

What are the chances that we can trade Lonzo and Ingram for the number one pick and the 16th pick with Phoenix?

Then flip the number 1 Pic, #25, and Deng for the number 3 pick and John Collins or Taurean Prince?

Gross

[Kilroy]

What does anything can happen mean to KD?

Lakers offer him Max with a chance to play in a great market until he retires.

KD might want to prove he can be the man without Curry.

KD and Lebron,

or

KD and PG

What would this mean for the rest of the Lakers like Ingrom?

KD is mostly likely to sign with GSW but where else would he go if he did not sign with them.

He might just want to play with his buddies before he retires or a place he enjoys that he has not been too before.

He could realize that in LAL , Boston are the places to go a NBA Legend.

Where are going to be the best rivarlies going forward if the Cavs are gone?
Boston and Philly will take over the East

Boston and Lakers Rivarly is one of the greatest in sports history.

"Anything can happen" means "Let's drum up excitement where there isn't any and mess with fans."

There is absolutely no reason for KD to leave GSW...

[Sushisensei26]

Free agency is right around the corner... I do find it “VERY WIERD” that Lakers are 20/1 to win 2019 championship, which tells me that PG is not the only guy inside people think is coming... I personally like DLoading99’s comments but would prefer shorter posts that focus on facts... We will know in 2 weeks if he was right...

Nobody is gonna judge him whether he's right or wrong. Nobody cares. It's the internet. The same things have been said by many posters way before him so its not like he brought some insider information. The fact that he presents it as such and in such a weird douchy way is what rubs people the wrong way. He pretends to be this successful guy but comes off as an extremely insecure person. What he says about basketball is readable but all the other stuff is cringeworthy and doesn't seem fit to come out of the mouth of an adult. Now he'll say I am being a hater. What is this middle school?

Anyway...… i'm moving on to Lakers off-season stuff.

Guys, off-season. Not Dloads app career. Anyways, the Stephen A. Piece about Bron. I would not mind Bron going elsewhere. If We got PG, then added a piece next year, thereby improved year by year, I would be satisfied with that's type of growth.

I haven't read what he had to say but I heard the Bill Simmons pod yesterday and he had Jalen Rose on it. Jalen was the first to say Lebron to LA. Now he's saying he sees him staying in Cleveland or the East. Bill thinks its Houston. Interesting change of opinion from them because they were the strongest voices and seemed super sure about LeBron to LA.

Jalen did hedge a bit by saying that he can see Lebron here if he comes with another star. Duh..... we already paid the fine for PG. He here.

edit: They both said they don't see KD on the Warriors in 2-3 years.