**LA LAKERS THREAD** Sitting on 17! 2023-2024 offseason begins

[drewsone]

Not sure about for buying picks but
For trades
I think lakers have near $5M Cash from/in trade exceptions that they can send to ATL to take wag bong jones right

can anyone confirm?
BIG LEEMELONE @atlsfinest MVP

 

[drewsone]

We don’t know. Maybe Jeanie cheap *** would rather give up a future pick plus a lower cash amount instead of a larger cash amount and no pick.

false
the reason is because it's the lakers
team B tells lakers if you want us to help you we gotta get (what other teams would get + more) lol

 

[scofosho]

can anyone confirm?
BIG LEEMELONE @atlsfinest MVP

I think it’s somewhere around 3.5M until some time in July where it increases to about 5.3 M

 

[MVP]

Fuuuuuu Miami

 

[fayetnam]

can anyone confirm?
BIG LEEMELONE @atlsfinest MVP

Every team has 5.2M maximum annual cash limit to buy picks

We spent 1.5 on bonga. So we got 3.7 left. It resets at the end of the month for the next year. Spend it or lose it type thing

 

[drewsone]

Every team has 5.2M maximum annual cash limit to buy picks

We spent 1.5 on bonga. So we got 3.7 left. It resets at the end of the month for the next year. Spend it or lose it type thing

i'm talking about for trades
seen folks say lakers can send cash to all for them wagner, bonga, jones
and they said something like 3-5m
is that from trade exceptions? not sure how it all works tbh lol

 

[D_eezus]

Denver got a steal in Bol Bol

Hopefully we pick up Owens from TT

 

[SpittaJetLife]

Bol’s game looks ugly

 

[geno90221]

Pat Riley you BAN!!!

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

We got AD. I aint tripping on bol bol

 

[fayetnam]

i'm talking about for trades
seen folks say lakers can send cash to all for them wagner, bonga, jones
and they said something like 3-5m
is that from trade exceptions? not sure how it all works tbh lol

Yeah we could attach money from this exception to make those contracts/players more attractive. We can use 3.7M that we have left or wait til July 6 and attach up to 5.6M when the pool resets

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

I know the Lakers like jontay

 

[MVP]

Good pick Rob

 

[geno90221]

Who?

 

[frink85]

6’ 4” SF?

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Welp. 6'4 small forward

 

[MVP]

Another Klutch athlete lol

 

[SpittaJetLife]

Lol. Son looks short and flabby

 

[drewsone]

 

[MVP]

Mans look heavy as hell lol

 

[fayetnam]

Bol Bol gettin taken basically right before our pick burns.. but who knows if we was even finna get him

Tucker is a real solid pick.

 

[RustyShackleford]

Another Klutch athlete lol

Rich pipin Jeanie. Only way this makes sense.

 

[geno90221]

He’ll lose some weight and be a SG

 

[MVP]

 

[fayetnam]

Scouting report from the ringer (had him #35)
https://nbadraft.theringer.com/

Unusual athlete who has the body to defend large players and the raw skills to play guard on offense.

SHADES OF: Eric Gordon, Deonte Burton
PLUSES

• Shot-creation skills are uncommon for a player with his body: He unleashes NBA Street–style moves to generate space to get buckets.
• Solid spot-up shooter from a stationary position, though his low, robotic release may not be as effective against NBA length.
• Makes difficult cross-court passes off the dribble, and has keen passing vision that could be cultivated in the NBA.
• Good rebounder who high-points the ball and sparks transition offense by taking the ball up the floor.
• Long arms and strong frame theoretically give him the ability to switch screens, using his length to swallow guards and bulk to battle bigs.
• Youth. He turned 18 in November, so there are untapped skills for a team to mature.

MINUSES

• Poor free throw shooter who doesn’t display touch on floaters or layups, which doesn’t inspire much confidence in the upside of his jumper.
• Shot selection is problematic. He takes far too many contested pull-ups with lots of time left on the shot clock.
• Erratic decision-maker driving the ball. He forces wild shots underneath the rim instead of locating shooters.
• Loose handle that sometimes comes up above his shoulders. He needs tighten it up or won’t be nearly as effective in an NBA setting.
• Slow moving laterally on defense. He’s often out of position and plays float-footed, but with his thick frame and wide hips, he just might not be quick enough on the perimeter.
• Low-effort defender who doesn’t play with passion, toughness, or focus. Defensive consistency is a teamwide issue though, so he could be a product of the environment.