Hot Take: Ben Simmons forcing his way to the Lakers soon
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If this actually happened then Adam Silver would have to block all trades to the Lakers and reduce their cap space by 20-30 million as a punishment of continued open tampering by Lebron's Agent. It would just be an ugly look for the league.
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Even in that scenario, Lakers aren't likely to have cap space that summer.
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Black Mage wrote:If this actually happened then Adam Silver would have to block all trades to the Lakers and reduce their cap space by 20-30 million as a punishment of continued open tampering by Lebron's Agent. It would just be an ugly look for the league.
Good Luck holding a team accountable for an agent's actions.
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If you think that scenario is likely.....then I really hope you do not provide financial advice in your job.
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I’m trying to think of a worse situation for Simmons skill set then playing alongside Bron and AD?
They’re not going to run much and Bron will run the offence in the half court.
They’re not going to run much and Bron will run the offence in the half court.
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Lakers don't need a 6'9 Rondo.
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Roy The Natural wrote:Swish1906 wrote:Klutch client
Lakers fan, wanted to get picked by them
He wont sign the rookie extension and tells them he is signing the QO next summer to become an UFA in 2021.Rich Paul does the rest and tells in public that he wont re-sign with any team that trades for him except the Lakers.
Here we go...
If it happens... the next CBA will be BRUTAL. Might skip a whole season ironing out ways to prevent players from forcing their way out.
Exactly this. Owners will be willing to punt seasons if another player forces a trade and essentially says they’ll play in only one place, while under contract.
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He can't force **** for 5 years. Dumb take
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Ben Simmons joining the Lakers to play the Power Forward spot.
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MikeM wrote:Hot Take: Simmons is useless on a team with Lebron.
this is more of a lukewarm take
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Not now but after his rookie extension I could see it. He strikes me as the type that eventually would want to either be the guy on his own team or at least in L.A. if he’s not. Plus does anybody really trust Embiid’s health’s and if you’re Simmons how long to you want to tie your future to it.
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I’ll worry about Simmons leaving when he figures out how to score from 4ft and beyond.
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Can Klutch Sports convince him to make a freaking jumpshot?
Let's playin for 9th!
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Swish1906 wrote:Klutch client
Lakers fan, wanted to get picked by them
He wont sign the rookie extension and tells them he is signing the QO next summer to become an UFA in 2021.Rich Paul does the rest and tells in public that he wont re-sign with any team that trades for him except the Lakers.
Here we go...
So Simmons will play off the ball? I'm curious to see how glorious that will be.
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Swish1906 wrote:Klutch client
Lakers fan, wanted to get picked by them
He wont sign the rookie extension and tells them he is signing the QO next summer to become an UFA in 2021.Rich Paul does the rest and tells in public that he wont re-sign with any team that trades for him except the Lakers.
Here we go...
Zero chance. WTF would the Lakers be able to trade to get him?
76ers just laugh, ok kid.
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Flat earth to OP...the Lakers have nothing left to trade.
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Simmons needs to force himself into a team that's needs a ball handler and got a lot of shooters
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I don't know about Simmons to LA but I saw Simmons bolting whatever team he landed on long before the draft. He is so the type. Brace yourself Sixer fans. Better yet, better start exploring trades while his value is at its peak.
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Possible but although Paul would love to make deals that benefit him and Lebron (like AD) he still worries about himself more and uses Lebron as leverage. So he’ll more likely take the guarantees max money and then force something. Probably will be after Lebron retires tho
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I'm not impressed until he actually develops range and a 3-pointer. Maybe I'm old school.
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