I don’t know what Butler gonna do to help them....I think losing Trevor and Luc last summer was huge for them....
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I don’t know what Butler gonna do to help them....I think losing Trevor and Luc last summer was huge for them....
Man Gasol and Lowry ain't no stars lol.
And what you mean they been solid for awhile? Siakam been there 3 years, Gasol there half a year, Kwahi there for a year, Van Fleet there 3 years. This there head coach first year lol.......this wasn't no finally getting over the hump team....it was a finally getting rid of Derozen and finally getting SOMETHING out of Lowry type team. And oh yeah....that Kwahi guy.
Five Shooting Guards Lakers Should Consider In 2019 NBA Free Agency
Published on 06/25/2019
John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
The 2019 NBA offseason is here and the Los Angeles Lakers are making aggressive moves in an effort to return to championship contention heading into the 2019-20 NBA season.
After the Anthony Davis trade with the New Pelicans, the Lakers will now look to fill out their roster in free agency.
With just Davis, LeBron James, and Kyle Kuzma penciled in as starters and an inexperienced bench, the Lakers will need help at every position. As a result, here are the top five free agents for the Lakers at each position, continuing at shooting guard:
Seth Curry: While some may just know him as Stephen Curry’s younger brother, he has some serious skills of his own. He’s a bit undersized at 6’2” but can mitigate that somewhat by masquerading as a reserve point guard when need be. However, where Curry truly excels is with his shooting as he knocked in an eye-popping 45% of this three-pointers in 19 minutes per game off the bench for the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2018-19 NBA season.
His Hawkeye-esque marksmanship out him in the 98th percentile as a spot up shooter per Synergy, which is absolutely elite. Curry is also adept at scoring off screens, ranking in the 92nd percentile as the ball handler in pick-and-roll situations, though his effectiveness drops drastically when he’s forced to pass.
It’s fair to question whether his size would prohibit him from being a starter but even if it’s off the bench, Curry’s elite shooting would make him an enticing target to space the floor for James and Davis.
JJ Redick: Father Time may be undefeated but Redick isn’t listening. He just turned 35 years old but still played 31 minutes per game last season for the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 18.1 points while splashing in 3.2 three-pointers per game at a 40% clip. He’s a master at coming off screens and finding open space to unleash his jumper and has also shown some playmaking ability.
At best, he’s an average defender, but that’s not really what you would be signing him for.
Of course, at some point, the mileage will catch up to Redick and as such, the Lakers shouldn’t be looking to offer up a long-term deal. If they can land him, he could be an ideal fit as both a shooter and a steady veteran to play alongside James and Davis.
Terrence Ross: Ross’ nickname is ‘Human Torch’ and that may be all that you need to know about his game. Ross came off the bench last season, firing up an astounding seven three-pointers in 26.5 minutes, which is fifth in the league on a per-minute basis.
For comparison’s sake, Ross jacked up threes at a rate roughly equal to Paul George, D’Angelo Russell, and Kemba Walker.
However, Ross isn’t conscience-free gunner — he’s actually fairly efficient hitting 38% of his looks from downtown. Even more encouraging is that Ross ranks in the 96th percentile in spot-up situations and 94th as the ballhandler in pick-and-roll, which supports the idea that he’s much more than just a shooter. When plays break down, Ross is capable of creating offense on his own, something that can come in handy for a Lakers team that will have to utilize load management for their All-Stars.
At 28 years old, Ross is in his prime and ready to win right now and while his defensive numbers are poor, those may creep up on a better team where he isn’t bearing as much of the offensive burden as he was in Orlando.
Danny Green: At this point, Green may be the best example of a 3-and-D role player in the NBA. He stays within himself and doesn’t try to do anything out of his comfort zone, which provides his team with dependability. You know that game in and game out, Green will be locked in defensively, using his 6’6” frame to harass shooters while having no qualms about letting it fly behind the arc if he’s open.
You won’t see Green take many bad shots, but he picks his spots carefully and nearly all of his attempts are threes — which he hit 46% of last season.
That said, there is some reason for concern as the season before he shot just 36% from three, which is part of why the Spurs were willing to toss him into the Kawhi Leonard trade. After winning a championship with the Raptors this season, Green will be in line for a solid payday in free agency but at 32-years-old, teams should at least have some hesitancy to toss four-year deals his way, particularly if the price is inflated.
That said, he would be a tremendous fit alongside James and Davis as long as there isn’t another regression in his shooting coming.
Klay Thompson: Yes, it’s not realistic. Not only will Thompson miss most of next season due to an ACL tear but he’s also almost certainly re-signing with the Golden State Warriors. That said, if there’s even a slight chance that he can be convinced to follow in his father’s footsteps and join the Lakers, he would be the perfect fit even if they have to wait a bit for him.
Thompson averaged 21.5 points last season (his fifth in a row of 20 points or more) while knocking in 40% of his threes, which is actually a bit of a down year for him in terms of shooting efficiency. He has a fast, effortless release that — combined with his 6’7” height — allows him to get shots off under pressure.
He can be deadly pulling up in transition and as opposing teams focus on James and Davis, Thompson could find himself feasting on open looks.
Defensively, Thompson is tremendous, using his size and length to lock down opponents. He has excellent timing going for blocks and steals at the rim, which he pulls off on a regular basis. When the game is on the line and you need a big stop, Thompson is a player you can trust to keep his composure and make the big play.
It’s unlikely he will ever be a Laker, but it’s absolutely worth exploring if there is even a little bit of interest on Thompson’s part.
If Laker want to be smart and realistic they should really look at JJ Redick and Terrence Ross.
Man they looking to deep into it. At the end of the day Celtics and Rockets lost to better teams. No amount of likeness was gonna change that shit.
Could have changed the course of NBA history. (Knicks would STILL be suffering through the near half-century drought.)
"He was interested in rebounds and points. And that's it."
NBA Finals records with 30 blocks in a series.
Fuck Don Nelson.
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Man I normally like whatever a team does....I just try to do the best and focus on the positive especially when it’s a players that many pass on.
JJ probably can get got for cheap
Ross might be looking for a multi year contract...
If you look at shooting and defense this ain’t the norm that’s attached to these names.....(well it was in recent years)
Money wise JJ and JR(if waives) probably can work with Ariza
They in too deep. They don't know what to do and they've lost their ways all in the name of "analytics".So Rockets want Butler to add more harmony in the locker room
Their assets are their role players in Capela, PJ Tucker and Eric Gordon
I think Mory is trying to go all out, because he's probably out after this year...new owner who didn't hire him who hates CP3's contract
And the sad shit is......Tucker and Gordon gave them some good minutes. They get rid of them they are going to create some problems.
No type of metrics or analytics would tell you to pay Chris Paul all that goddamn money
No type of metrics or analytics would tell you to pay Chris Paul all that goddamn money
That paid him because they was a game away when he went down with the injury....
It was really a we appreciate you type of contract
Which is about as far away from analytical thinking as you can get......that's a in your feelings move and I ain't even mad at CP3 for taking that check
Which is about as far away from analytical thinking as you can get......that's a in your feelings move and I ain't even mad at CP3 for taking that check
Fuck no, because truth be told that dual was dynamic....a floor general never left the court...
But being CP3 you gotta take that every single time....unless you really on some fuck y’all type shit like I think Durant is fuck towards the Draymond and the front office.....
Knicks’ greatest Kevin Durant question draws intrigue all over
By Marc Berman
June 25, 2019 | 7:23pm | Updated
Returning from an Achilles tendon rupture didn’t cost Wesley Matthews money. And it probably isn’t going to cost Kevin Durant any either.
“If Wes Mathews can get a max after an Achilles injury, Durant will have no problem,’’ one NBA general manager told The Post.
In 2015, Matthews signed a maxed-out four-year, $70 million package. He never rose to his previous level, and Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was more than happy to dump his expiring contract on the Knicks last January. The Knicks waived him shortly thereafter and he was picked up by the Pacers.
As first reported by The Post, the Knicks are willing to go all-in on Durant when he becomes a free agent Sunday but will proceed cautiously. Durant’s max with the Knicks would be four years, $164 million.
Most NBA personnel men can’t disagree with the Knicks’ belief about the reward outweighing the heavy risk. Maybe 20 years ago, the decision would cause more consternation.
“I would say, what alternative plan is better?’’ one assistant GM told The Post. “I just think if you can sign one of the top three, four players in the league, you do it. Although it is a rough injury I think in 2019, it’s not as rough as in 1999 with the advances. You still sign him given the opportunity.’’
Durant will miss next season and will be 32 when he’s ready to play. The Knicks realize the 2020-21 season could be a load-management year too, when he could be held to 60 games and on a minutes restriction.
Kawhi Leonard, coming off a quadriceps injury, kept to 60 games this past season and was kept fresh enough to lead the Raptors to the NBA championship after being let loose.
“If you have the pen out, I’d get the contract signed before the ink dried,’’ one Western Conference personnel director told The Post. “Coming back from an Achilles is worse than an ACL. But Kevin is not great because of his athleticism. It’s more that’s he’s highly skilled than an athlete. Russell Westbrook, when he loses his athleticism, he’ll be in for a shock.
“But you’d need medical staff to sign off on it. Not just a rubber stamp.”
On Monday, one talent evaluator contended a Durant signing has more chance of failure than success, saying “he wouldn’t do it,” adding, “By the fourth year, I can see people wondering when will he come off the cap.”
An NBA executive pointed out Washington’s dire situation with John Wall, who missed half of this season and may miss next season with his ruptured Achilles tendon after signing a super-max $170 million extension.
“You don’t want to be the Wizards and already have $44 million per year on the cap injured,’’ the executive said. “That would be crazy.’’
Others think it would be crazy to pass on Durant, whose work ethic increases his chances of coming back close to his former greatness.
“If it wasn’t a top-five player from this decade, I’d think different,’’ one Eastern Conference coach said. “Considering the level of player, it’s no-brainer.”
The Western Conference personnel man said the Knicks aren’t in a good bargaining position, after missing the playoffs six straight seasons.
Perhaps if Kevin Knox showed more promise, the Knicks could be less desperate.
“Especially with the Knicks, [you sign him],’’ he said. “It’s not an organization that’s been a destination. It’s a team that’s struggled. They have nice young pieces, but nobody who is going to be an anchor or cornerstone. They need a big fish.”
Bobby Marks, the former Nets assistant GM and current ESPN cap guru, has made his pro-Durant beliefs known. He sees the best-case scenario of another tanked season with Durant rehabbing and going for big things in 2020-21 with more cap space.
Durant’s teammate, Draymond Green, is a free agent in 2020, and sources contend they are actually friends despite their in-season blowup.
“I’m on record — Durant to the Knicks is a no-brainer even with the Achilles,’’ Marks told The Post. “Three out of four years for a top-three player makes too much sense. Plus you will have max room [in 2020] and likely a top-five pick next year to add.”
Of course, with the Knicks, nothing seems to go according to form — as evidenced by their failure to win a title since 1973 and just four playoff berths since 2001.
“It’s the Knicks. It’s Antonio McDyess and Amar’e Stoudemire all over again,’’ one NBA scout said of two past acquisitions who became injury busts.
By Marc Berman
June 25, 2019 | 7:23pm | Updated
Returning from an Achilles tendon rupture didn’t cost Wesley Matthews money. And it probably isn’t going to cost Kevin Durant any either.
“If Wes Mathews can get a max after an Achilles injury, Durant will have no problem,’’ one NBA general manager told The Post.
In 2015, Matthews signed a maxed-out four-year, $70 million package. He never rose to his previous level, and Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was more than happy to dump his expiring contract on the Knicks last January. The Knicks waived him shortly thereafter and he was picked up by the Pacers.
As first reported by The Post, the Knicks are willing to go all-in on Durant when he becomes a free agent Sunday but will proceed cautiously. Durant’s max with the Knicks would be four years, $164 million.
Most NBA personnel men can’t disagree with the Knicks’ belief about the reward outweighing the heavy risk. Maybe 20 years ago, the decision would cause more consternation.
“I would say, what alternative plan is better?’’ one assistant GM told The Post. “I just think if you can sign one of the top three, four players in the league, you do it. Although it is a rough injury I think in 2019, it’s not as rough as in 1999 with the advances. You still sign him given the opportunity.’’
Durant will miss next season and will be 32 when he’s ready to play. The Knicks realize the 2020-21 season could be a load-management year too, when he could be held to 60 games and on a minutes restriction.
Kawhi Leonard, coming off a quadriceps injury, kept to 60 games this past season and was kept fresh enough to lead the Raptors to the NBA championship after being let loose.
“If you have the pen out, I’d get the contract signed before the ink dried,’’ one Western Conference personnel director told The Post. “Coming back from an Achilles is worse than an ACL. But Kevin is not great because of his athleticism. It’s more that’s he’s highly skilled than an athlete. Russell Westbrook, when he loses his athleticism, he’ll be in for a shock.
“But you’d need medical staff to sign off on it. Not just a rubber stamp.”
On Monday, one talent evaluator contended a Durant signing has more chance of failure than success, saying “he wouldn’t do it,” adding, “By the fourth year, I can see people wondering when will he come off the cap.”
An NBA executive pointed out Washington’s dire situation with John Wall, who missed half of this season and may miss next season with his ruptured Achilles tendon after signing a super-max $170 million extension.
“You don’t want to be the Wizards and already have $44 million per year on the cap injured,’’ the executive said. “That would be crazy.’’
Others think it would be crazy to pass on Durant, whose work ethic increases his chances of coming back close to his former greatness.
“If it wasn’t a top-five player from this decade, I’d think different,’’ one Eastern Conference coach said. “Considering the level of player, it’s no-brainer.”
The Western Conference personnel man said the Knicks aren’t in a good bargaining position, after missing the playoffs six straight seasons.
Perhaps if Kevin Knox showed more promise, the Knicks could be less desperate.
“Especially with the Knicks, [you sign him],’’ he said. “It’s not an organization that’s been a destination. It’s a team that’s struggled. They have nice young pieces, but nobody who is going to be an anchor or cornerstone. They need a big fish.”
Bobby Marks, the former Nets assistant GM and current ESPN cap guru, has made his pro-Durant beliefs known. He sees the best-case scenario of another tanked season with Durant rehabbing and going for big things in 2020-21 with more cap space.
Durant’s teammate, Draymond Green, is a free agent in 2020, and sources contend they are actually friends despite their in-season blowup.
“I’m on record — Durant to the Knicks is a no-brainer even with the Achilles,’’ Marks told The Post. “Three out of four years for a top-three player makes too much sense. Plus you will have max room [in 2020] and likely a top-five pick next year to add.”
Of course, with the Knicks, nothing seems to go according to form — as evidenced by their failure to win a title since 1973 and just four playoff berths since 2001.
“It’s the Knicks. It’s Antonio McDyess and Amar’e Stoudemire all over again,’’ one NBA scout said of two past acquisitions who became injury busts.
u meant to say a streak shooter who is more off than on, that plays average at best defense...but it's all good. .It's not. Just the media continually saying more dumb shit...
what they gotta do with the money they got, along with the front offices issues they got
they gonna have to take who and what they can get
Kurt, Linda with Jenny and Rob calling the shots with Phil on speed dial
I'm not saying they should or should not sign him; the Lakers are run poorly period. They couldn't even do a trade, where the player is saying he only wants to be there, right...but that's neither here nor there. I'm just saying let's call JR Smith what he really is. ....
They strike out every time as they should
Jordan lowballed Kemba by bout 60 mill shy of the Super Max. I wish his stans on the board talked more about his current ownership over nostalgia from 30-35 years ago.
too lazy to post/look for a link...SAS is claiming KD to BK is a done deal...I’ll believe it when I see it tho
objectively speaking KD to the “nix” is a better story for his legacy
him bringing a disgraced but storied franchise back to relevancy
but business-wise I can’t imagine wanting to deal w/ a fuck up like dolan
they have the name/history but the way they treat their stars/fans—
ewing being traded...the melo/phil jackson fiasco...the oakley/dolan incident...porgy being so jaded w/ the franchise he threatened to pack up and go play overseas...dolan threatening fans and shit...too much fuckery on the “nix” and there hasn’t seemed to be a healthy commitment to winning in YEARS
objectively speaking KD to the “nix” is a better story for his legacy
him bringing a disgraced but storied franchise back to relevancy
but business-wise I can’t imagine wanting to deal w/ a fuck up like dolan
they have the name/history but the way they treat their stars/fans—
ewing being traded...the melo/phil jackson fiasco...the oakley/dolan incident...porgy being so jaded w/ the franchise he threatened to pack up and go play overseas...dolan threatening fans and shit...too much fuckery on the “nix” and there hasn’t seemed to be a healthy commitment to winning in YEARS
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Best move MJ ever made as an exec. No way you max out this guy.
KD has a shit team that continues to poorly advise him. His career is done. And thats fucking unfortunate.
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