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[magnifier661]

Wow actually with the trading of Odom for TE and the possibility that the Lakers must offer Gasol and Bynum for Howard. I'm gonna say, short term, they will suck. But the reason I don't this; even though I think it makes them much worse, is their future. Kobe has 2-3 years left and Howard hasn't even reached his peak. I would hate for the Lakers not have to suffer.

 

[magnifier661]

I don't really get why we'd go after Howard. His career is in the tailspin I'm expecting (but hoping against) Gerald Wallace will be in at any time: http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/howarjo01.html

Josh Smith is so 8 years ago. He just isn't the same player since he was traded by Dallas.

 

[craigehlo]

He's got a long injury history since being traded. He's wroth a vet minimum, but that's about it.

 

[Draco]

Not surprising that GS would do something like this. They get a big with 6 fouls for the year while retaining there amnesty and keeping that 7 mill for next years FA.

Or you could get 6 fouls for the league minimum $0.4 million

 

[HailBlazers]

We just need somebody who can consistently hit a J off the bench, Sorry that doesn't mean you HCP

 

[Mediocre Man]

blazersedge Broussard: Blazers "Interested In" UFA G/F Josh Howard


Wasn't he the guy who refused to stand during National Anthem? If so, fuck him

 

[Blazinaway]

blazersedge Broussard: Blazers "Interested In" UFA G/F Josh Howard


Wasn't he the guy who refused to stand during National Anthem? If so, fuck him

IMO only reason we would have interest in him is if a Wallace or batum trade might be happening

 

[Draco]

IMO only reason we would have interest in him is if a Wallace or batum trade might be happening

Yeah, I'd love to acquire his talent upside, but SF is our only position with two great players.

 

[Brock]

he plays sg

 

[Draco]

Kwame isnt that bad. They overpaid him for one year instead of giving him guaranteed money for multiple years. Bigs are paid more and brown is a fine roleplayer

I still can’t get over how stupid of a contract this is. Kwame is that bad, people justifying his crapyness reminds me of the Laker fanboys trying to say Travis Knight could be an acceptable PF somewhere.

If Kwame is playing significant minutes your team is crap, plain and simple. The Warriors had a valuable asset in cap space, they could’ve acquired a valuable player that another team is dumping, like Lamar Odom or even Ronny Turiaf. The Warriors could have seen how the rest of the free agent pool works out; Nene, Stuckey, Crawford, Landry are available. They could have done absolutely nothing right now and used cap space during a trade. Instead they blew money on an atrocious player that is grouped into discussions with Olowakandi and Eddy Curry. One of those players is out of the league, one signed for the vet minimum, and the other signed for $7 million?

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

One year of Kwame at 7M or multiple years of Chuck Hayes at a lower annual price?

I take Chuck Hayes any day of the week.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

I still can’t get over how stupid of a contract this is. Kwame is that bad, people justifying his crapyness reminds me of the Laker fanboys trying to say Travis Knight could be an acceptable PF somewhere.

If Kwame is playing significant minutes your team is crap, plain and simple. The Warriors had a valuable asset in cap space, they could’ve acquired a valuable player that another team is dumping, like Lamar Odom or even Ronny Turiaf. The Warriors could have seen how the rest of the free agent pool works out; Nene, Stuckey, Crawford, Landry are available. They could have done absolutely nothing right now and used cap space during a trade. Instead they blew money on an atrocious player that is grouped into discussions with Olowakandi and Eddy Curry. One of those players is out of the league, one signed for the vet minimum, and the other signed for $7 million?

Kwame instantly becomes there best posr defender. Comparing him to travis knight is laughable. Kwame is decent, everyone thinks otherwise since he has never lived up to expectations. If he would have been drafted out of the lottery no one would have this judgment of him.

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

McBob signs with the Lakers for two years at the MLE.

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

Kwame instantly becomes there best posr defender. Comparing him to travis knight is laughable. Kwame is decent, everyone thinks otherwise since he has never lived up to expectations. If he would have been drafted out of the lottery no one would have this judgment of him.

Kwame Brown allowed 48% shooting in post-ups last year, ranked 202nd overall in pts allowed/possession. Let's all chill.

McBob is also for the mini mid level. Solid signing.

 

[B-Roy]

http://mobile.mavsmoneyball.com/201...com-reports-rudy-fernandez-will-seek-a-buyout
Rudy wants to be bought out. Rofl. Glad we got rid of him.

 

[HailBlazers]

Rudy wants to be bought out. Rofl. Glad we got rid of him.

Not me, with B-Roy gone I think he would thrive in a up-tempo system along with increased playing time. Or at least hit some big three's that Roy normally would.

What did we get from giving him up anyway ?

 

[RR7]

We got Dallas' first rounder, which Denver wanted in Felton-Miller swap. So was essentiallY Rudy and Miller for Felton.

Sounds, though, like Rudy might go to Denver for future picks.

 

[BrianFromWA]

the 26th pick (we had to send Kopo, also), so that we could send Jordan Hamilton with Miller to DEN for Felton.

 

[HailBlazers]

WE gave up too much IMO, especially considering we had to agree to not pick Faried. But I guess only time will tell on that one.

 

[Brock]

Stein says Rudy on his way to Denver

 

[Blazinaway]

Stein says Rudy on his way to Denver

I'm sure he will be bery "happy" about that...lol let the whining begin

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

 

[magnifier661]

If only Webster had Roy's mental toughness. The skys the limit.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Wow - this image looks 'shopped:

 

[Spud147]

Flashback!!!

 

[KingSpeed]

Don't know if this has been posted yet. Josh McRoberts is going to the Lakers.

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2011-12-13/lakers-sign-josh-mcroberts-gerald-green

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Wow - this image looks 'shopped:

did they just start a harsher ped testing with the new cba? i seem to remember perks effectiveness being based solely on his strength, i doubt this will help his game any

 

[oldmangrouch]

did they just start a harsher ped testing with the new cba? i seem to remember perks effectiveness being based solely on his strength, i doubt this will help his game any

Maybe he just had a sensible Dr who told him that a player coming off a knee injury should drop a few pounds.

(feel free to draw what comparison you will to certain Blazer players/staff)

 

[Brock]

perkins is dirty, but cant blame him. he learned from best.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

so he lost some weight from his head? did some skull exercises?

he looks like he is sick with something