Exclusive The OFFICIAL 2019 NBA Offseason Thread

[blazerfan11]

How sweet would it be if AD gets hurt, Lakers miss the playoffs, and the Pels get their pick.

The Lakers’ next pick going to NO would be for 2021 and it is top 8 protected.

 

[LayneStaley]

The Lakers’ next pick going to NO would be for 2021 and it is top 8 protected.

Don’t they have the option to switch next year?

I don’t recall which years are switch or just given to pels.

 

[blazerfan11]

Don’t they have the option to switch next year?

I don’t recall which years are switch or just given to pels.

This is what I’ve read:
No. 4 pick in 2019
Top-8 protected in 2021, becomes unprotected in ‘22
Unprotected swap in ‘23
Unprotected first in ‘24
Unprotected swap in ‘25

 

[JoshuaHall]

Don’t they have the option to switch next year?

I don’t recall which years are switch or just given to pels.

Griffin didn’t want next years pick for obvious reasons

 

[BBert]

And you chose Orlando.......?

Must be Universal. Probably a huge Harry Potter fan.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Griffin didn’t want next years pick for obvious reasons

I thought a team couldn't give up consecutive 1st rounders?

 

[BBert]

That looks HORRIBLE. Disgusting.

 

[BBert]

I thought a team couldn't give up consecutive 1st rounders?

They can if they still have another one. Don't know if they do.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

They can if they still have another one. Don't know if they do.

Ah, its very possible I don't know.

 

[BBert]

I'd love to get Korver on the Blazers!

You'd make an ideal GM in Phoenix or Sacramento.

On second thought, you should apply in LA!!

I hear they even have valet parking down there.

 

[joeBlazers]

Lakers will be the laughing stock of the league next season.
They will blame it on Raptor Kawhi or better, on his Uncle Dennis: aka Lavar Dennis Ball ...

 

[TBpup]

Convinced the Blazers will add one more player ( I think more likely an actual big than a vet PG) and then leave 1 roster spot left for later. Who is left that would be worth a minimum contract? If the TPE is really the $3+M number vs the $1.8M number, then who are some possible candidates for that salary slot?

 

[LayneStaley]

Convinced the Blazers will add one more player ( I think more likely an actual big than a vet PG) and then leave 1 roster spot left for later. Who is left that would be worth a minimum contract? If the TPE is really the $3+M number vs the $1.8M number, then who are some possible candidates for that salary slot?

JaMychal Green?

 

[RR7]

Convinced the Blazers will add one more player ( I think more likely an actual big than a vet PG) and then leave 1 roster spot left for later. Who is left that would be worth a minimum contract? If the TPE is really the $3+M number vs the $1.8M number, then who are some possible candidates for that salary slot?

http://bkref.com/pi/shareit/ekGnq

 

[RR7]

http://bkref.com/pi/shareit/ekGnq

Not sure how to embed the list from BBRef. The TPE should be 3.49ish, so I went with everyone below that

 

[wizenheimer]

well, Kawhi, aka Hamlet, might take several more days to decide:




is it ok to think he's a ditz?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

well, Kawhi, aka Hamlet, might take several more days to decide:




is it ok to think he's a ditz?

Sure, but it's better to think he's making the Lakers hold their cap space until there is no one else to get.

Take your time, Kawhi!

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

well, Kawhi, aka Hamlet, might take several more days to decide:




is it ok to think he's a ditz?

I think he LOVES the attention.

 

[THE HCP]

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Do they do work outs for the nba2k teams?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Monta Ellis? I heard that guy "Have it all":

 

[Natebishop3]

Kawhi “LaMarcus Aldridge” Leonard.

 

[Hobbesarable]

I don't know if this has been posted or not.

Kawhi Leonard sets Toronto abuzz with reported airport arrival

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nb...rrival/ar-AADOP8V?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=mailsignout

 

[TBpup]

http://bkref.com/pi/shareit/ekGnq

If we re-sign Anderson Varejao, does his dead money come off our cap? (He asked hopefully but knowing the answer.)

 

[SIeepwalker]

Man Kawhi is a Drama Queen. But all is forgiven if he spurns the Lakers.

If he signs there on the other hand.....

 

[TBpup]

Per Luke Adams of HoopsRumors:

"Speaking of Saric, the trade sending him to the Suns will need to be completed before the Wolves’ deal with the Blazers, since Layman will slot into the trade exception created by Saric’s departure, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks (Twitter link). That exception will be worth $3.48MM, so Layman’s starting salary is permitted to start at $3.58MM (trade exceptions have an extra $100K cushion)."

Too bad we couldn't have received Saric out of the deal.

 

[tester551]

I love that the guy that turned us down for a horrid contract three years ago (Chandler Parsons) that lead to someone else signing that horrid contract (Evan Turner) are currently on the same team (Atlanta Hawks) as salary dumps.

Dont forget Crabbe is there too

 

[hoopsjock]

I thought a team couldn't give up consecutive 1st rounders?

@BBert too.

The Lakers/Pelicans trade is being executed after the draft so the 4th pick has no effect on future draft pick compensation or the Stepien Rule.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Was just reading this ESPN story about the Knicks' free agency choices and came across this bit of info which shocked me:

Remember: The Knicks haven't had a single first-round pick get a multiyear second contract with the franchise since Charlie Ward, who was drafted 25 years ago.

Can you imagine a quarter-century of that level of draft ineptitude? Sometimes we need to realize how much worse it really could be.

 

[GhostOfPGA]

Was just reading this ESPN story about the Knicks' free agency choices and came across this bit of info which shocked me:



Can you imagine a quarter-century of that level of draft ineptitude? Sometimes we need to realize how much worse it really could be.

David Lee didn’t last past his rookie contract?