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

[lovehateself]

 

lets just meet at the barbershop

 

[whiplashtw03]

More from the ESPN article linked above:

"Q: So it feels like the Thunder got a pretty bad break. If these rules were around last year they might've been able to keep Durant and then also sign Westbrook and keep them both long term, right?
A: Yep, it's a major bummer for OKC. They've gotten pretty unlucky in how the rules have applied to them. To make it worse, they won't even have the new advantages when Westbrook can become a free agent in 2018 because he'll have played 10 years and other teams can offer him the same starting salary. Had the Thunder known this, they might not have signed him to an extension last summer when Durant left. Like I said, it's a major bummer."

Westbrook to LA in 2018? Quite possible, especially if OKC continues to be a low-level playoff team by then and even better for the Lakers if the Lakers young stars such as Ingram, Randle, and Clarkson improve enough to the point where Westbook sees the Lakers roster as an appealing one.

 

[tupac003]

Same starting salary but the increases won't be the same. Money still left on the table.

 

[Lizakers]

He'll turn 30 in November 2018

Do you think he can keep playing fast and athletic into his 30s? I don't know

 

[whiplashtw03]

Westbrook is so skilled his game will evolve once he reaches his 30s, even if he loses a little bit of his speed. But because Westbrook is in tip top condition every year and his durability is unmatched, because he has the work ethic, because he will be hungry for a chance to win a title, and because he has that desire and killer instinct to be the best, I'd take my chances on a 30-year old Westbrook any day of the week as long as he doesn't suffer any major injury from now until 2018.

 

[akajae]

was at the game last night...

joint got ugly real fast.

left after Hollywood bricked those 2 free throws


Staple Center really gonna leave that Taylor Swift Banner up there

 

[halcyon]

Westbrook does own a dealership in the SFV. It's only obvious where he is going after OKC [emoji]128526[/emoji].

 

[MVP]

Westbrook does own a dealership in the SFV. It's only obvious where he is going after OKC [emoji]128526[/emoji].

The one in Van Nuys? I was wondering if that was another Russell Westbrook. Pretty dope.

Speaking of Taylor Swift banners, I'm doing the unthinkable and going to a Clippers game on MLK Day, but can't miss the chance to see the point godzilla at a steep discount compared to Laker games.

 

[had pants]

http://www.russellwestbrookcdjr.com/

 

[tupac003]

Making moves Russ...I like it.

 

[halcyon]

That's right Mamba. They used to be under ownership of a different company but Westbrook bought the place out. The place has been operating under Westbrook for a little over a year. I had a friend that worked there and he visited the dealership too.

Edit:
Westbrook that is.

 

[Lizakers]

Can we sign Coach Lamar already?
Him working with BI and Juju on the Beat would be a dream

Only downside is Juju will never learn to use his right hand

 

[pmatic]

NBA trade rumors: Lakers have no plans to trade young core that has scouts raving

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/new...w2p4mc2?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[tupac003]

NBA trade rumors: Lakers have no plans to trade young core that has scouts raving

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/new...w2p4mc2?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Of the young core, only JC and Nance would be available for trade.

JC can go. I want Nance.

 

[CP1708]

NBA trade rumors: Lakers have no plans to trade young core that has scouts raving

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/new...w2p4mc2?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Heh, weird.

 

[MVP]

Whip coming in 3...2...1

 

[moonman818]

If we win 30 games and keep our pick, I'd consider this our most successful season since 2010

 

[MVP]

Exactly my thoughts on Ingram in that article. Kid is special.

 

[Maximus Meridius]

NBA trade rumors: Lakers have no plans to trade young core that has scouts raving

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/new...w2p4mc2?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Heh, weird.

All ya'll fantasy GM's need to get it out ya'll heads.

 

[lovehateself]

If we win 30 games and keep our pick, I'd consider this our most successful season since 2010

@Mamba MVP  would be the happiest dude ever

give back the "negative nancy"  title back to @LiCeNseD To BaLL  

 

[MVP]

Who's a negative nancy? Y'all just don't like facts. While they are improving we still as a team are really bad and would benefit from another young piece. Dassit.

 

[tupac003]

Who's a negative nancy? Y'all just don't like facts. While they are improving we still as a team are really bad and would benefit from another young piece. Dassit.

Yeah I agree here. I don't want to tank, but we need that Orlando Magic treatment......

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Gonna be hella competition at the bottom. Might not seem like it because Hinkie is gone so it didn't start from game 1 of the season. This is a traditional tank year where teams play it out and start packing it in the last month or so. There's gonna be like 5 teams aside from the Lakers that actually need a young prospect to build with. Fuhgettaboutit

 

[had pants]

 

[lovehateself]

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