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[jerrybj]

Kyrie and Westbrook in the same back court?

A report from NBA insider Brian Windhorst discusses the contract situation and whether it’s over yet.


Rumors were circulating that the Lakers did make an offer to Brooklyn, including a package with Russel Westbrook but the team was uninterested. The Nets absolutely won’t take any Westbrook-Irving swap, so the Lakers will need to trade away more assets.

Report: Lakers pursuit of Nets Kyrie Irving not yet over

Reports indicate that the Lakers may not be done pursuing Nets star Kyrie Irving even after he opted in with Brooklyn.

us.yahoo.com

Those LA assets to go with Westbrook?
They could sign and trade Howard, Carmelo, Ariza.
A nice fit on the bench alongside Griffin, Aldridge and Dragic.

 

[jadis]

Those LA assets to go with Westbrook?
They could sign and trade Howard, Carmelo, Ariza.
A nice fit alongside Griffin, Aldridge and Dragic.

Nets don't want Westbrook either. So Lakers have to clear house again.

 

[jadis]

And trading Kyrie to join old brother LeBron, how would best friend KD take that?

 

[jadis]

If he didn't announce it that way, his name would not be Kyrie Irving. What does KD see so positively in him? Totally no respect to the team the pays him millions of dollars.

Report: Nets learned of Kyrie Irving opting in with his public statement

Kyrie Irving – two days before his player-option deadline – announced his choice with a bizarre statement to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

us.yahoo.com

 

[steve williams]

This is merely morning fodder. Westbrook is going nowhere as long as he is under contract to Lakers. There isn't a team in the league who want him> To say the Lakers offered Kyrie for Westbrook was dead from the start. Plus isn't it interesting when the Lakers told Westbrook they are going to make this year as a Laker much better. Right....they turn around and correctly try to dump him.

And to call the Nets as the runner up to the Warriors this year is laughable. What are those Vegas odds makers thinking

Those LA assets to go with Westbrook?
They could sign and trade Howard, Carmelo, Ariza.
A nice fit on the bench alongside Griffin, Aldridge and Dragic.

Those aren't assets. Those are all liabilities. The only assets the Lakers have are 1-2 younger players who played well. last season. Guys , the Lakers are going nowhere until they clear house of LeBron, AD and Westbrook. They have no youth to begin farming a team. Rather they have the "king"and his court' who will play out their contracts in Lakers purple and gold. I just don't understand why that moron Pelinka remains in his position. He has destroyed the team on two separate occasions and they are now in a hole so deep it will take 10 years before they are again competitive

 

[steve williams]

Maybe Harden understands the need to ask for less rather than more in the hope of signing some players..Good move. I don't see Westbrook or LeBron or Ad renegotiating their contracts for the sak of making cap room to sign players. The good ship lollipop isn't setting anchor in Los Angeles

Report: Harden declines $47M option, intends to re-sign with Sixers​

James Harden reportedly makes the decision to allow the 76ers the flexibility they need to sign other players this summer.
Tim Reynolds | Associated Press

Report: Harden declines $47M option, intends to re-sign with Sixers | NBA.com

James Harden reportedly makes the decision to allow the 76ers the flexibility they need to sign other players this summer.

www.nba.com

 

[steve williams]

Lakers didn't want him as coach so Fizdale, one ups the Lakers

Utah Jazz hire David Fizdale as associate general manager
After 18 seasons as an NBA head and assistant coach, David Fizdale will move into a front-office role.

Utah Jazz hire David Fizdale as associate general manager | NBA.com

After 18 seasons as an NBA head and assistant coach, David Fizdale will move into a front-office role.

www.nba.com

 

[steve williams]

will the Suns really dump Ayton.

Is Deandre Ayton on his way out in Phoenix? | NBA.com

Is Deandre Ayton on his way out in Phoenix?

www.nba.com

 

[steve williams]

and the buzz about LeBron has finally begun.....

Should LeBron extend and commit to the Lakers?​

Should LeBron extend and commit to the Lakers? - ESPN Video

Jay Williams and Tim Bontemps believe LeBron James will wait to see what moves the Lakers make before committing to the franchise.

www.espn.com

 

[jadis]

and the buzz about LeBron has finally begun.....

Should LeBron extend and commit to the Lakers?​

Should LeBron extend and commit to the Lakers? - ESPN Video

Jay Williams and Tim Bontemps believe LeBron James will wait to see what moves the Lakers make before committing to the franchise.

www.espn.com

Wait and see before he commits? Like the Lakers fans are holding their breath for his extension. Or maybe they are.

 

[steve williams]

Wait and see before he commits? Like the Lakers fans are holding their breath for his extension. Or maybe they are.

Believe it or not they do. It’s LaLa Land

 

[jadis]

Believe it or not they do. It’s LaLa Land

Well, I did meet a guy who roots for any team the LeBron goes to.

 

[steve williams]

Hard to believe that Kemba was once an all star with the Celtics and has gone down hill ever since. Maybe the Lakers should add him to their roster


Report: Pistons, Walker finalizing buyout

As a part of a three-team, Draft-night trade, New York Knicks guard Kemba Walker was reportedly dealt to the Detroit Pistons. However, he will not be with Detroit for long. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports the Pistons and Walker are finalizing a contract buyout that will put Walker in the free agency pool once he clears waivers

 

[steve williams]

Well KD has had it and wants out. Stay tuned now as Phoenix and Miami are lining up. This will make the NBA FA and clearly shows that KD has had enough of the Nets and Kyrie. If there isn't enough drama, the Vegas bookies are now rethinking

Reports: Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets​

The Brooklyn Nets' superstar stuns the NBA world with a trade request in the offseason

Reports: Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets | NBA.com

The perennial All-Star sends shockwaves throughout the league hours before the NBA's free-agency period begins.

www.nba.com

 

[steve williams]

TBH I applaud KD for hiss decision. The Nets are hobbled with a crazy middle earther who only plays 1/3 of the games. KD is finally learning to look after himself. Whoever gets him are going to have to pull a Pelinka because they will be giving up the farm

 

[steve williams]

If KD goes to the Suns Im betting Ayton is gone

 

[steve williams]

Agent: Durant has requested trade from Nets

Kevin Durant has requested a trade from Brooklyn, his business manager told ESPN, but the Nets are not buoyed to honoring any of KD's preferred destinations and plan to make a deal that allows them the greatest return of assets, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[steve williams]

@christoph....the GSW are not a team he wants to join

 

[steve williams]

and just when you think things are bad in Brooklyn, they just got a whole lot worse

Woj: Kyrie Irving 'Likely' Played Last Game with Nets After Kevin Durant Trade Rumors

Woj: Kyrie Irving 'Likely' Played Last Game with Nets After Kevin Durant Trade Rumors

The Brooklyn Nets dynasty that never was is on the brink of collapse. As the NBA world deals with Kevin Durant's blockbuster trade demand, it's become apparent...

bleacherreport.com

 

[jerrybj]

Things are heating up. Fascinating to watch. 40 mins to 6pm ET.

See if the rumours/speculation are/is true.
This round of free agency/trades is more exciting than I remember.