ImageImageImageImageImage

Free Agency: Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze sign

Moderators: Danny Darko, Kilroy, TyCobb

User avatar
BEazy
RealGM
Posts: 10,079
And1: 2,483
Joined: Aug 06, 2010
     

Re: Free agents: update singed Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze 

Post#421 » by BEazy » Sat Aug 21, 2021 8:26 pm

We should've kept Damian Jones. Wonder if we can trade Gasol to the Kings for Jones.
Image

Long Live The Black Mamba. Kobe Bean Bryant Laker For Life. 8/24
Pythagoras
Analyst
Posts: 3,601
And1: 3,282
Joined: Aug 15, 2012
Location: KC, Mo
     

Re: Free agents: update singed Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze 

Post#422 » by Pythagoras » Sat Aug 21, 2021 10:27 pm

DNP-Old wrote:
Pythagoras wrote:
DNP-Old wrote:
They have depth. My statement stands. If LAL is relying on their 14th or 15th man as a regular in their rotation, they are in trouble.


If you think the Lakers don’t need anymore depth that’s something I guess we’ll have agree to disagree on.


At this stage, any depth they add will be 3rd or 4th string. Spot minutes at best.


If you get a guy like Giles or Oturu then yes, they’re only going to get spot minutes. The trade off with a guy like that is either Ariza or Carmelo will likely be playing too many minutes. If you get a guy like Millsap or Love (if he’s bought out), then they’ll be sharing the backup big F role with Anthony, and Ariza is the one who ends up with spot minutes.

Great depth is a good problem to have.
Numbers rule the universe.
DNP-Old
Senior
Posts: 742
And1: 331
Joined: Jan 24, 2012
Location: Too far from home.

Re: Free agents: update singed Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze 

Post#423 » by DNP-Old » Sat Aug 21, 2021 10:54 pm

Pythagoras wrote:
DNP-Old wrote:
Pythagoras wrote:
If you think the Lakers don’t need anymore depth that’s something I guess we’ll have agree to disagree on.


At this stage, any depth they add will be 3rd or 4th string. Spot minutes at best.


If you get a guy like Giles or Oturu then yes, they’re only going to get spot minutes. The trade off with a guy like that is either Ariza or Carmelo will likely be playing too many minutes. If you get a guy like Millsap or Love (if he’s bought out), then they’ll be sharing the backup big F role with Anthony, and Ariza is the one who ends up with spot minutes.

Great depth is a good problem to have.


Milsap and/or Love are not interchangeable with Ariza, only Anthony. Adding Milsap means either he and/or Anthony get spot minutes.
"Be quick, don't hurry" -John Wooden-

"No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth" -Plato-
User avatar
Dr Aki
RealGM
Posts: 34,292
And1: 29,109
Joined: Mar 03, 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
   

Re: Free agents: update singed Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze 

Post#424 » by Dr Aki » Sun Aug 22, 2021 5:17 am

someone was at the dodgers game today

Spoiler:
Image
Image
LAL1947
Assistant Coach
Posts: 4,383
And1: 2,620
Joined: Dec 28, 2018

Re: Free agents: update singed Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze 

Post#425 » by LAL1947 » Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:04 pm

loveshaq786 wrote:Free agents: update singed Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze

Could you (or a mod) please update the thread title from "singed" to "signed"?
DNP-Old
Senior
Posts: 742
And1: 331
Joined: Jan 24, 2012
Location: Too far from home.

Re: Free agents: update singed Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze 

Post#426 » by DNP-Old » Sun Aug 22, 2021 6:49 pm

LAL1947 wrote:
loveshaq786 wrote:Free agents: update singed Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze

Could you (or a mod) please update the thread title from "singed" to "signed"?


Free agents: update sung Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze



That's funny!
"Be quick, don't hurry" -John Wooden-

"No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth" -Plato-
loveshaq786
Pro Prospect
Posts: 983
And1: 86
Joined: Jun 03, 2012

Re: Free agents: update sung Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze 

Post#427 » by loveshaq786 » Mon Aug 23, 2021 4:38 am

We singing right now aren't we?
User avatar
Dr Aki
RealGM
Posts: 34,292
And1: 29,109
Joined: Mar 03, 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
   

Re: Free agents: update sung Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze 

Post#428 » by Dr Aki » Mon Aug 23, 2021 8:14 am

dante exum on the vet min anyone? imo, low risk, high reward (could end up being a cut price caruso)

pros:
young (26yo) , tall (6'6") PG, solid defender, can defend 1-3, offers additional ball handling in the event nunn, monk and THT aren't getting it done

cons:
injury prone, not a great shooter (that's ok, he'll be a third stringer)

Read on Twitter
Image
Slava
Retired Mod
Retired Mod
Posts: 60,783
And1: 33,413
Joined: Oct 15, 2006
     

Re: Free agents: update sung Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze 

Post#429 » by Slava » Mon Aug 23, 2021 8:37 am

Dr Aki wrote:dante exum on the vet min anyone? imo, low risk, high reward (could end up being a cut price caruso)

pros:
young (26yo) , tall (6'6") PG, solid defender, can defend 1-3, offers additional ball handling in the event nunn, monk and THT aren't getting it done

cons:
injury prone, not a great shooter (that's ok, he'll be a third stringer)

Read on Twitter


I quite honestly don't trust him to stay healthy, he is an ex-Pelinka client though so its not outside the realm of possibilities. If we were to take a shot at a young reclamation project at PG for defensive purposes, I'd prefer Ntilikina but him and LeBron don't have a good history.
:king: + :angry: = :wizard:
DNP-Old
Senior
Posts: 742
And1: 331
Joined: Jan 24, 2012
Location: Too far from home.

Re: Free agents: update sung Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze 

Post#430 » by DNP-Old » Tue Aug 24, 2021 4:45 pm

Mark Stein is reporting that Dudley is in advanced talks to become an assistant coach with the Mavericks.
"Be quick, don't hurry" -John Wooden-

"No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth" -Plato-
User avatar
Dr Aki
RealGM
Posts: 34,292
And1: 29,109
Joined: Mar 03, 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
   

Re: Free agents: update sung Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze 

Post#431 » by Dr Aki » Wed Aug 25, 2021 12:53 am

Secret agent Dudley

Doncic to the Lakers in 2026
Image
loveshaq786
Pro Prospect
Posts: 983
And1: 86
Joined: Jun 03, 2012

Re: Free agents: update sung Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze 

Post#432 » by loveshaq786 » Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:34 pm

DNP-Old wrote:Mark Stein is reporting that Dudley is in advanced talks to become an assistant coach with the Mavericks.


He should have been offered that position from us... easy choice for us.... Pretty stupid, I think
User avatar
BEazy
RealGM
Posts: 10,079
And1: 2,483
Joined: Aug 06, 2010
     

Re: Free Agency: Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze sign 

Post#433 » by BEazy » Fri Aug 27, 2021 12:59 am

So I guess we're waiting on Rondo and DeAndre Jordan to get bought out. Then wait for Kevin Love whenever that will be.
Image

Long Live The Black Mamba. Kobe Bean Bryant Laker For Life. 8/24
User avatar
tugs
RealGM
Posts: 16,624
And1: 2,923
Joined: Jul 22, 2010

Re: Free Agency: Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze sign 

Post#434 » by tugs » Fri Aug 27, 2021 2:45 am

Hold on Dudley saying he wasn't offered a roster spot? But he took a coaching position?

So this is out of spite then
User avatar
EArl
RealGM
Posts: 49,765
And1: 13,221
Joined: Mar 14, 2012
Location: Columbus
   

Re: Free Agency: Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze sign 

Post#435 » by EArl » Fri Aug 27, 2021 10:23 pm

Love looks like he is going to get bought out. He would be a perfect backup center for us.
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing, Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;
User avatar
BEazy
RealGM
Posts: 10,079
And1: 2,483
Joined: Aug 06, 2010
     

Re: Free Agency: Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze sign 

Post#436 » by BEazy » Sat Aug 28, 2021 1:22 am

Kevin Love would be a really underrated pick up. Pick up Rondo when he gets bought out and go to war with the guys we have.
Image

Long Live The Black Mamba. Kobe Bean Bryant Laker For Life. 8/24
DNP-Old
Senior
Posts: 742
And1: 331
Joined: Jan 24, 2012
Location: Too far from home.

Re: Free Agency: Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze sign 

Post#437 » by DNP-Old » Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:07 pm

Per Shams: Rondo has agreed to a buyout.

Per Shams & Woj: Post buyout, LAL is the front runner to sign Rondo.
"Be quick, don't hurry" -John Wooden-

"No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth" -Plato-
User avatar
BEazy
RealGM
Posts: 10,079
And1: 2,483
Joined: Aug 06, 2010
     

Re: Free Agency: Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze sign 

Post#438 » by BEazy » Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:10 pm

Dwight/AD/LBJ/Russ/Rondo line up....Good Lord... Thank **** Dennis rejected that 84 mil deal.
Image

Long Live The Black Mamba. Kobe Bean Bryant Laker For Life. 8/24
MAMBAEMD
Lead Assistant
Posts: 4,933
And1: 1,622
Joined: May 16, 2007
       

Re: Free Agency: Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze sign 

Post#439 » by MAMBAEMD » Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:27 pm

Here comes Rondo, hopefully.

I like it. He can still play and is a good player/coach on the floor.
I'd rather have him on the roster than Dudley.
Formerly lakerRD
User avatar
BEazy
RealGM
Posts: 10,079
And1: 2,483
Joined: Aug 06, 2010
     

Re: Free Agency: Dwight, Ellington, Ariza, Melo, Monk, Baze sign 

Post#440 » by BEazy » Sat Aug 28, 2021 10:45 pm

lakerRD wrote:Here comes Rondo, hopefully.

I like it. He can still play and is a good player/coach on the floor.
I'd rather have him on the roster than Dudley.


If Rondo signs with us, look for AD to have a MVP year.
Image

Long Live The Black Mamba. Kobe Bean Bryant Laker For Life. 8/24

Return to Los Angeles Lakers