Lakers OFF-SEASON IS A WRAP

[trynafeelmink]

Man its starting to get to the point where i'm willing to trade a future asset just to move up to that 1 Spot... Towns is really looking like he's gonna be a real franchise player in the vein of an AD...

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Came here to post that workout :/

Towns is looking like a no brainer. Okafor has a better post gam but that's about it

 

[tupac003]

We must have towns. I'm 100% sold. Do what it takes to make sure he is a Laker.

 

[kookcle]

That video doesnt help us.

Just hope the Wolves FO doesnt see it.

 

[delete1234]

You're kidding me right? 

100% serious, yall will see

Been cookin lebron since his wizard days. I would think laker fans would want nick to flashback to the season he had the year before last, he was pretty consistent for a 6th man and that level of play surely helps a team with winning on the schedule

^^^^

 

[youngwolf]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238041/Flip-Saunders-Still-Favors-Okafor-Over-Towns

Welcome KAT

I refuse to believe Flip is that foolish.

 

[darthska]

[quote name="Freeze"]My birthday was yesterday, I wanna share 2 of the gifts I got with my lakers thread fam.


I swear my friends are amazing.

I can't wait to crack open this book. Anybody that knows me know that I'm an Basketball junkie. This book is like the old testament.[/quote]Except true.

 

[darthska]

[quote name="Kal-El-8"][QUOTE name="leemelone"]Even in games where NY plays well and the team wins, he sucks. Pure hate [/QUOTE]You can count his good games on one hand finger.

He sucks. Period. [/quote]Fixed.

 

[ill 949]

My birthday was yesterday, I wanna share 2 of the gifts I got with my lakers thread fam.


I swear my friends are amazing.

I can't wait to crack open this book. Anybody that knows me know that I'm an Basketball junkie. This book is like the old testament.
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My friend contracted an artist to create this bobblehead for me using my pictures. A huge surprise. I was blown away. Now you guys can have an idea of how I look. Pretty Ricky what they call me. I'm darker though. milk chocolate brown. and I currently have a beard.



Lakers tho.

Happy belated fam!

They really put Ben Wallace on the cover tho

 

[goldmember]

Dude working out like he's durant out there :x

 

[scofosho]

Yeah, no way KAT isn't the first pick

 

[lokid300s]

Dude working out like he's durant out there

that's kinda what I saw as well.  That feathery touch out at 3pt land....OMG

 

[WAKKO!]

ESPN 710 just said that the lakers and Timberwolves have discussed swapping picks

 

[comptonprince]

Mitch wants KAT Bad!!!!!

2 and 27 for 1 should get it done right?

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

ESPN 710 just said that the lakers and Timberwolves have discussed swapping picks

HEH.

Who on 710 is reporting that?

 

[comptonprince]

HEH.

Who on 710 is reporting that?

 

[kal-el-8]

 

ESPN 710 just said that the lakers and Timberwolves have discussed swapping picks

HEH.

Who on 710 is reporting that?

I been listening all morning, I didn't hear that. 

 

[tupac003]

Lakers Rumors: Timberwolves Looking To Swap Draft Picks?

There have been rumors surrounding the top two picks since the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers were named as the top two teams in the NBA Draft. Karl-Anthony Towns is the top prospect to most scouts, but T-Wolves general manager and head coach Flip Saunders reportedly prefers Jahlil Okafor.

The Lakers would love to get Towns, and if Saunders truly wants Okafor, it may be beneficial to move down, something that may be a possibility according to ESPN’s Chad Ford:

I think Flip see’s Okafor as a major post up presence on offense — a major need of the Wolves. But you’re right. Towns has more strengths than Okafor, fewer weaknesses (if any) and I think he’s a better fit with Gourgi Dieng and Pekovic. No question Towns can play some four in the NBA and be a nightmare match-up [...] But we’re still three weeks away. Lots of homework going on. I think the Wolves will eventually decide to take him 1, or perhaps swap with the Lakers and try to pick up another asset.

The Lakers could pair their 27th or 34th overall pick with the second overall pick to move up to the top spot. They could even throw in a player such as Nick Young if the Timberwolves wanted a player as well. It would make sense for the Timberwolves to pick up another asset if they truly are set on Okafor.

Mitch Kupchak says it’s unlikely the team would bring in three rookies so sacrificing one of their other picks to grab Towns would make a lot of sense. Whether the T-Wolves would really consider doing that remains to be seen, but it may be something worth looking out for.

http://niketalk.com/t/624587/official-lakers-offseason-thread-vol-2-pick-ours-showtime-byke/2760

This is all I could find...but it makes some sense...

 

[CP1708]

If we trade Nick Young to land Towns, I completely forgive Mitch for everything, ever. 48.5, Pau, everything. I will absolve all qualms.

100%

 

[WAKKO!]

I been listening all morning, I didn't hear that. 

Idk who it was but it was brought up real quick but tupac003 just posted a link so idk

 

[trynafeelmink]

I would give up those late first rounders in a heart beat.. we already have Clarkson who's proven he can play a role in this league, Randle coming in as a rookie, And if the trade goes down Towns..

Add in hella cap room, Kelly, Black there's already enough young talent here. Once again i think the difference btwn Okafor & Towns is AS vs Franchise player it's worth a 7-8th man IMO

 

[moonman818]

If Minny really wants Okafor why is a trade necessary?

He's been projected to go 1st or 2nd for months now.... Just take him.

 

[trynafeelmink]

Why not get a extra pick for free, simply because you know L.A wants him

 

[comptonprince]

If Minny really wants Okafor why is a trade necessary?

He's been projected to go 1st or 2nd for months now.... Just take him.

Because why take him at 1 when u can get him at 2 along with whatever the LAKERS will give u for #1 

 

[MVP]

You want to assure yourself the guy that you want. The only way to do that is to have the top pick.

In the words of the great Capt. Howard...whatever it takes.