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Post by Pain662 on Apr 11, 2019 18:14:09 GMT -5
In all fairness, Lebron was going to L. A. regardless
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 11, 2019 18:16:13 GMT -5
I may be all in on the Clippers next season. As long as Lou Will is still there.
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 11, 2019 18:39:22 GMT -5
Per The Athletic, James’ presence became less while he was recovering from a groin injury:
It was during this time that James became less present around the team. The Lakers struggled without him, naturally, but James was not really around. His injury did not allow him to travel, and he would arrive at home games moments before tip-off. Once with a glass of red wine in hand.
According to the report, this was when “players started to look at James a bit differently.”
James’ lack of presence stood in contrast to that of Rajon Rondo, who continued to remain alongside the team while recovering from a sprained finger.
[Rondo] shot left-handed in post-practice shooting games and hung around the locker room. When the Lakers’ plane left for Sacramento the day after Christmas, Rondo met the plane at the airstrip. With cookies.
James would later go on a minutes restriction before finally being shutdown for the remainder of the season.
‘Young players no longer trusted James’
In an attempt to bring another star to pair with James, the Lakers unsuccessfully tried to trade for Davis, who had requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Lakers sent a plethora of offers involving various pieces of their young core and veteran leadership. As the team struggled to return to the playoff race, the trade talks cast a shadow over the locker room.
The Lakers’ reported trade talks loomed over the team roster. Virtually every member of the young core had been linked to a trade for Davis, as had veterans Rondo and Beasley.
Per the report, this is when players began to distrust James.
A schism developed in the locker room. Sources around the team said it was apparent that the young players no longer trusted James, believing he was operating behind the scenes to get them traded to New Orleans.
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Post by tadster00 on Apr 11, 2019 22:32:03 GMT -5
Here you go, Philly. This is actually cool in a way to be able to see this
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Post by tadster00 on Apr 11, 2019 22:33:25 GMT -5
Per The Athletic, James’ presence became less while he was recovering from a groin injury: It was during this time that James became less present around the team. The Lakers struggled without him, naturally, but James was not really around. His injury did not allow him to travel, and he would arrive at home games moments before tip-off. Once with a glass of red wine in hand. According to the report, this was when “players started to look at James a bit differently.” James’ lack of presence stood in contrast to that of Rajon Rondo, who continued to remain alongside the team while recovering from a sprained finger. [Rondo] shot left-handed in post-practice shooting games and hung around the locker room. When the Lakers’ plane left for Sacramento the day after Christmas, Rondo met the plane at the airstrip. With cookies. James would later go on a minutes restriction before finally being shutdown for the remainder of the season. ‘Young players no longer trusted James’ In an attempt to bring another star to pair with James, the Lakers unsuccessfully tried to trade for Davis, who had requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers sent a plethora of offers involving various pieces of their young core and veteran leadership. As the team struggled to return to the playoff race, the trade talks cast a shadow over the locker room. The Lakers’ reported trade talks loomed over the team roster. Virtually every member of the young core had been linked to a trade for Davis, as had veterans Rondo and Beasley. Per the report, this is when players began to distrust James. A schism developed in the locker room. Sources around the team said it was apparent that the young players no longer trusted James, believing he was operating behind the scenes to get them traded to New Orleans. 1. I LOL'd at cookies. Rondo has become one of my favorite characters in the league. Especially when I heard about how *Ridge all CAPS voice* HUGE of a student of the game he is. 2. Why the heck did they take a plane from LA to Sacramento? How far are they really apart?
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 12, 2019 1:56:49 GMT -5
Per The Athletic, James’ presence became less while he was recovering from a groin injury: It was during this time that James became less present around the team. The Lakers struggled without him, naturally, but James was not really around. His injury did not allow him to travel, and he would arrive at home games moments before tip-off. Once with a glass of red wine in hand. According to the report, this was when “players started to look at James a bit differently.” James’ lack of presence stood in contrast to that of Rajon Rondo, who continued to remain alongside the team while recovering from a sprained finger. [Rondo] shot left-handed in post-practice shooting games and hung around the locker room. When the Lakers’ plane left for Sacramento the day after Christmas, Rondo met the plane at the airstrip. With cookies. James would later go on a minutes restriction before finally being shutdown for the remainder of the season. ‘Young players no longer trusted James’ In an attempt to bring another star to pair with James, the Lakers unsuccessfully tried to trade for Davis, who had requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers sent a plethora of offers involving various pieces of their young core and veteran leadership. As the team struggled to return to the playoff race, the trade talks cast a shadow over the locker room. The Lakers’ reported trade talks loomed over the team roster. Virtually every member of the young core had been linked to a trade for Davis, as had veterans Rondo and Beasley. Per the report, this is when players began to distrust James. A schism developed in the locker room. Sources around the team said it was apparent that the young players no longer trusted James, believing he was operating behind the scenes to get them traded to New Orleans. 1. I LOL'd at cookies. Rondo has become one of my favorite characters in the league. Especially when I heard about how *Ridge all CAPS voice* HUGE of a student of the game he is. 2. Why the heck did they take a plane from LA to Sacramento? How far are they really apart? The Kang don't Buss nowhere. He helicopters to the sto'
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Post by philipandhisbuddies on Apr 12, 2019 6:09:51 GMT -5
So you have an opportunity to join a team that has: Lebron (the GOAT signed for 3 more years) Ball, Kuzma, Ingram, hart and wagner. AND Caruso!(All cost controlled for several more years) With enough cap space to sign 2 max free agents or a package of good fit players who contribute at a high level, this team is IN LA and happens to be the LAKERS and you really gonna sit here and tell me players are going to have no interest in signing there!?? Uhh, ok.... LOL yes, there is so much appeal to: -joining the stacked Western conference -not a playoff team with Lebron -barely being 500. with Lebron in the lineup -aging Lebron -play for a new coach who will be intimidated by Lebron They couldn’t even get Paul George to sit down and talk with them.
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 12, 2019 8:41:09 GMT -5
1. I LOL'd at cookies. Rondo has become one of my favorite characters in the league. Especially when I heard about how *Ridge all CAPS voice* HUGE of a student of the game he is. 2. Why the heck did they take a plane from LA to Sacramento? How far are they really apart? The Kang don't Buss nowhere. He helicopters to the sto' Do the Spurs take a bus to Dallas? Cuz that's a shorter drive than LA to SAC
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Post by admiralfish on Apr 12, 2019 9:08:18 GMT -5
Look man this ain't intermurals, kitty ninjas need NOT apply!!!
Nobody wants to play with him but AD tried to force a trade and Kyrie publicly apologized for a chance to join him?
Sounds legit.
Did him, Wade and Bish NOT happen or something?
LoL stop hating!!!
It's not his fault PG is brainless and decided to run from the spotlight and wanted bigger (potentially) contract.
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 12, 2019 9:36:57 GMT -5
Look man this ain't intermurals, kitty ninjas need NOT apply!!! Nobody wants to play with him but AD tried to force a trade and Kyrie publicly apologized for a chance to join him? Sounds legit. Did him, Wade and Bish NOT happen or something? LoL stop hating!!! It's not his fault PG is brainless and decided to run from the spotlight and wanted bigger (potentially) contract. PG is playing MVP level ball this season, WITH Russ balling out of his mind. Wade is his buddy so he would sacrifice to play with him. Look at him in Cleveland vs this season. Somebody will sign there but, they won't be turning guys away because they have so many people trying to get on. The guys who would go out of their way to play with him are gone. Except role players.
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 12, 2019 10:50:23 GMT -5
I may be all in on the Clippers next season. As long as Lou Will is still there. What if they land Kawhi? Honestly, Doc has finally made me a believer.
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Post by mrShowtime on Apr 12, 2019 10:50:48 GMT -5
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Post by melloare on Apr 12, 2019 11:39:56 GMT -5
Joerger gets fired for 40 wins and Boylen gets a 3 year extension for 17. Garpax4ever lol owners so cheap...
The Chicago Bulls are guaranteeing only $1 million in salary for Jim Boylen's contract for next season, giving the franchise financial flexibility should it decide to make a coaching change in the offseason, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Malika Andrews on Saturday
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Post by melloare on Apr 12, 2019 11:48:51 GMT -5
Per The Athletic, James’ presence became less while he was recovering from a groin injury: It was during this time that James became less present around the team. The Lakers struggled without him, naturally, but James was not really around. His injury did not allow him to travel, and he would arrive at home games moments before tip-off. Once with a glass of red wine in hand. According to the report, this was when “players started to look at James a bit differently.” James’ lack of presence stood in contrast to that of Rajon Rondo, who continued to remain alongside the team while recovering from a sprained finger. [Rondo] shot left-handed in post-practice shooting games and hung around the locker room. When the Lakers’ plane left for Sacramento the day after Christmas, Rondo met the plane at the airstrip. With cookies. James would later go on a minutes restriction before finally being shutdown for the remainder of the season. ‘Young players no longer trusted James’ In an attempt to bring another star to pair with James, the Lakers unsuccessfully tried to trade for Davis, who had requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers sent a plethora of offers involving various pieces of their young core and veteran leadership. As the team struggled to return to the playoff race, the trade talks cast a shadow over the locker room. The Lakers’ reported trade talks loomed over the team roster. Virtually every member of the young core had been linked to a trade for Davis, as had veterans Rondo and Beasley. Per the report, this is when players began to distrust James. A schism developed in the locker room. Sources around the team said it was apparent that the young players no longer trusted James, believing he was operating behind the scenes to get them traded to New Orleans. 1. I LOL'd at cookies. Rondo has become one of my favorite characters in the league. Especially when I heard about how *Ridge all CAPS voice* HUGE of a student of the game he is. 2. Why the heck did they take a plane from LA to Sacramento? How far are they really apart? I got to see another side of Rondo in chi-town probably cuz my media is more focused there but the way he gave back to the youth made me see him differently. I'm a fan. No playoff rondo this year.
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Post by admiralfish on Apr 12, 2019 12:25:18 GMT -5
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 12, 2019 13:01:27 GMT -5
I may be all in on the Clippers next season. As long as Lou Will is still there. What if they land Kawhi? Honestly, Doc has finally made me a believer. Even with Kawhi, Lou Will is a key cog in the machine. Where else can you find a guy willing to come off the bench and just get buckets? They're top 3 in the West if they land Kawhi. Top 2 if they land another star with him.
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 12, 2019 13:16:55 GMT -5
Haha good ish. "That there mangy goat" Lol
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 12, 2019 13:30:33 GMT -5
Rick Bonnell: “I don’t anticipate us being a huge player in the free-agency market.” — Kupchak (not surprising). – via Twitter rick_bonnell
SMH
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 12, 2019 13:59:24 GMT -5
So Charlotte won't trade anyone. Lamb is UFA, but wouldn't trade him. Wouldn't trade Frank. Won't sign any FA cuz they are overpaying mediocre players. But let's convince Kemba to come back and spin his wheels in mud until he can't go anymore. How do you expect to re-sign him yet admit you have no expectation of making the team any better? I now want him to leave and win a chip elsewhere. I bet Atlanta finishes with a better record next season than Charlotte.
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Post by philipandhisbuddies on Apr 12, 2019 14:15:59 GMT -5
Look man this ain't intermurals, kitty ninjas need NOT apply!!! Nobody wants to play with him but AD tried to force a trade and Kyrie publicly apologized for a chance to join him? Sounds legit. Did him, Wade and Bish NOT happen or something? LoL stop hating!!! It's not his fault PG is brainless and decided to run from the spotlight and wanted bigger (potentially) contract. let’s see how badly Kyrie actually wants to join considering the Celtics’ better position and the fact they can offer more money. They also need to sign two max guys this summer because they won’t be able to afford that second one next year.
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Post by tadster00 on Apr 12, 2019 14:21:33 GMT -5
The Kang don't Buss nowhere. He helicopters to the sto' Do the Spurs take a bus to Dallas? Cuz that's a shorter drive than LA to SAC I know for a fact they did, at least in 2015 they did Houston is even closer to SA than Dallas is
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Post by melloare on Apr 12, 2019 15:05:19 GMT -5
Haha good ish. "That there mangy goat" Lol who wants to die today!! G-Ground
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 12, 2019 16:12:42 GMT -5
Lukers no more. Hope he gets the SAC job
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 12, 2019 16:18:17 GMT -5
Marc Stein: The Kings have formally requested an interview with Luke Walton, as @sam Amick just tweeted, and also intend to request permission from the Spurs to interview San Antonio assistant coach Ettore Messina, according to league sources – via Twitter TheSteinLine
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 12, 2019 16:28:09 GMT -5
That the Lakers expected anything more from a team that lost LeBron for a good chunk of the season makes you wonder if they were looking for any excuse to fire Walton and bring in their guy. The organization has yet to hire a replacement for Johnson, and yet they have a short list of coaching candidates, according to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes: Tyronn Lue, Monty Williams and Mark Jackson. That seems like a strange order of operations. The new front office only gets one chance to fire the incumbent, and next time any shortfall of expectations will be on them.
I finna can't WAIT for next season. I want Luke to get the SAC job and sweep the Lakers, leading them to a better record.
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 12, 2019 16:33:22 GMT -5
Adrian Wojnarowski: Pelicans and David Griffin have an agreement that he will run the franchise’s basketball operations, but…they’re still working on the job title, league source tells ESPN. – via Twitter wojespn
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Post by philipandhisbuddies on Apr 13, 2019 2:21:17 GMT -5
Do the Spurs take a bus to Dallas? Cuz that's a shorter drive than LA to SAC I know for a fact they did, at least in 2015 they did Houston is even closer to SA than Dallas is bulls do to Milwaukee
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 13, 2019 17:04:34 GMT -5
James Ham: League source confirms that the Sacramento Kings have finalized a deal to hire Luke Walton as their new head coach. 4 year deal. – via Twitter James_HamNBCS
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Post by Pain662 on Apr 13, 2019 17:13:41 GMT -5
Jared Weiss: Brett Brown just described Jimmy Butler’s play today as “the adult in the room.” Amazing. – via Twitter JaredWeissNBA
"Who wants to DIE today?!"
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Post by tadster00 on Apr 14, 2019 15:29:46 GMT -5
Best current players to not have made an ASG
1. Nikola Jokic 2. Devin Booker 3. CJ McCollum
Honorable Mention: Donovan Mitchell
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