-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha,
Dlo finally signs. 2 years 37 mil. 18.5 per is reasonable. And when you consider there isn’t anyone out there even close in talent, we really needed to sign him.
2 Comments-
![Profile picture of Jamie Sweet]()
PO in year 2 makes sense
-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha
Just read something interesting. While Dame has said that he wants to go to the Heat, his 2nd choice might be the Spurs. Apparently he he has a deep respect for the Spurs and Pop. And playing with the next big thing is an appeal as well.
-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha
The old rules for the MLE was for 1 or 2 years. Multiple sources are saying that Vincent’s 3 year deal was for the MLE. Did the rule change with the new CBA? When the Lakers waived Bamba and Beasley the supposedly opened up 17 mil in cap space. Even space to sign Vincent. So I guess my question is, do we still have the MLE?
4 Comments-
![Profile picture of MongoSlade]()
There was a comment on ESPN that they used the BAE on Prince so I’m not sure. I don’t have a whole lotta understanding of this new CBA….
-
![Profile picture of MongoSlade]()
“Teams that are above the salary limit: They have the full mid-level available. These teams can offer a contract of up to four years, with a maximum salary of 12.4 million in the first season and annual increases of 5%.”
https://en.as.com/nba/nba-free-agency-2023-what-is-the-mid-level-exception-and-how-much-is-it-worth-n/ #amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16881852146845&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fen.as.com%2Fnba%2Fnba-free-agency-2023-what-is-the-mid-level-exception-and-how-much-is-it-worth-n%2F
-
![Profile picture of LakerTom]()
Per Sam Quinn, we still have option if Russell walked of signing Vincent and Prince with the $17M in cap space created instead of the using the MLE. Might end up with a $5.0M MLE to use. Order does not have to be determined until end of moratorium.
Right now, Lakers are probably trying to see whether they can still re-sign Russell for tradable 1+1 contract or possibly sign-and-trade him for a backup center. So still possible last big move to come.
-
-
![Profile picture of LakerTom]()
Gabe Vincent in the playoffs:
• 12.7 PPG
• 3.5 APG
• 37.8% 3pt (6 attempts per game)Key piece to the Heats finals run 🫡🔥 pic.twitter.com/fO7Zr4xWoO
— 🌟Fake (@LALeBron23) June 30, 2023
-
-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha
Well Dennis signed with the Raptors, 2 years 26 mil, so he’s getting paid. Never thought he would sign for the bi-annual.
Still waiting on Dlo.
![Profile Photo]()
liked this
1 Comment-
![Profile picture of Jamie Sweet]()
Nice.
-
-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha
Remember when we didn’t have any length?
Prince 6’ 7” 7’ wing span
Rui 6’ 8’ 7’ 2” wing span
Cam reddish 6’ 8 7’ 1 “ wing span
Vando 6’ 9” 7’ 1 “ wing span.
-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha,
Rui is back. 3 years 17 mil. About what most people expected.
Sign Cam Reddish as well. 2 years. No details yet.
![Profile Photo]()
liked this
-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha Lakers signing Taurean Prince. Decent pick up. No details yet on salary.
2 Comments-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
One year 4.5 mil.
-
![Profile picture of MongoSlade]()
Solid role player at the right price
-
-
-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
2 yes 45mil. Lakers were not going there.
-
-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha
Rob better be on the phone with Dlo right now. He has a 38 mil cap hold so his situation needs to resolved right away. Can’t do much until it is.
-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha,
Just looking at inexpensive free agent options I would be good with.
Shake Milton
Jevon Carter
Trey lyles
Yuta Watanabe (put Rui on the phone)
Kevin Love
Mason Plumlee
Bismarck Biyombo
Taurean Prince
Eric Gordon1 Comment-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
Forgot Cam Reddish.
-
-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha,
There is one new addition to the CBA that no one is talking about. Teams are going to be required to spend 90% of their cap space by the beginning of the season. This could mean there rebuilding teams are going to have to add at least a few veterans. This could mean more competition for decent free agent role players.
-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha,
With only a day to go, there hasn’t been a peep about the Lakers plans for Mo and Beasley. Will they pick them up, waive or trade them? It’s just a little weird that there isn’t anything being said.
![Profile Photo]()
liked this
1 Comment-
![Profile picture of Jamie Sweet]()
Likely means the FO is looking for trades and not digging the return and/or cost.
-
-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha,
The Hawks just traded John Collins to the Jazz for Rudy Gay and a 2nd round pick. A clear salary dump, probably due to the new CBA. This is why I believe the Lakers will keep Beasley and Bamba. That’s 27 mil in expiring contracts. And while Beasley flamed out with us, over all he has been solid and should have some trade value. The new CBA will change the way teams view roster building.
![Profile Photo]()
![Profile Photo]()
liked this
3 Comments-
![Profile picture of LakerTom]()
ESPN Sources: The Hawks are finalizing a trade to send F/C John Collins to the Jazz for Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick. Atlanta’s largely unloading Collins’ three years, $78M for some roster building flexibility and alignment with looming changes to salary cap. pic.twitter.com/CpAfTNXKMq
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2023
-
![Profile picture of Jamie Sweet]()
In the podcast I did with LT I brought this exact scenario up. There will now be a legitimate way to acquire prime talent simply by having cap space and decent picks to send out. Utah looking to cut the “rebuild” short and vault back into contention in one short season. Honestly, had it not been for Wemby, they might have knocked on the playin door more seriously. San Antonio will be the other team along with maybe OKC to watch regarding this tactic. Instant flexibility will be very useful for the next 7 years, mark my words.
-
![Profile picture of MongoSlade]()
Utah was unexpectedly good last season and that moved their timeline up quite a bit. Lotta options with all those picks. Friggin Ainge.
-
-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha,
With the draft over, the next date that looms large is the 29th. This is the day that the Lakers have to decide what they are going to do wit Bamba and Beasley. I thought that there might be trades made during the draft. And of course there still could be. If I were one of our new rookies I would sign an apartment lease just yet.
Both Beasley and Mo could be waived. It’s a shame that this comes before the free agent period. The Lakers could at least get a feel for what free agents they could bring into the cap space. And I am SURE Rob isn’t talking to free agents reps. That’s not allowed in the NBA. Lol.
If Mo and Beasley were kept. That’s 27mil that could be used in trades. While Beasley could never get it going for the Lakers, I still see him as a good trade chip for a team that is in need of shooting. He has been solid before this last season and he is still only 26. Mo on the other had has never lived up to expectations and at 10.5 mil is over paid for what he has shown so far. Mo could be traded before the 29th and waived by the receiving team. So the Lakers have a few days.
If I were to guess I would say it’s 60-40 that they keep them. 26 mil in trade assets are valuable, especially since it’s broken into two contracts. And they need those expiring contracts in any kind of sign and trade deal that may arise. And with our limited cap space we probably could not sign anyone better than Beasley anyway. It’s going to be interesting to see what they do.
![Profile Photo]()
liked this
-
![Profile picture of Michael H]()
Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha,
Over the last couple of weeks, the Lakers have been rumored to be keeping their pick, trading it for a veteran and trading back in the draft. Which means there are rumors for every possible scenario. In other words, nobody knows. I’m sure Rob and staff hasn’t slept much over the last few days. It will be interesting to see what they decide. At the very least it’s fun to finally have multiple options for a change.
1 Comment-
![Profile picture of Jamie Sweet]()
I think it’s all on the table, thus impossible to guess. Lakers and Indy made a deal, just (as always) not the click-bait deal. Lakers moved up a few spots in the 2nd round and showed how the power of cold, hard cash can still be a useful tool in the NBA.
Phoenix is asset-strapped out, now. Golden State is betting on the next 1-3 years, Lakers trying to navigate an interesting path that both maximizes now but also extends the AD window with younger dudes.
Who knows indeed.
-
- Load More Posts
Michael HOffline
-
613
Posts
-
2.1K
Comments
-
16.1K
Views
At 18.5 I’m wondering if we have a little more then the min to offer for the 14th spot.