Comments on: Waiting For Godot. Or Free Agency.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:10:45 +0000

The Lakers have not released the roster for Summer League yet. But undrafted and guys from Europe are the norm, with one or two NBAers. At best in the Lakers case.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:54:14 +0000

Does anyone know our summer league roster? I heard some guys that went undrafted have joined the summer team. If anyone knows who will be playing on it (all the players) and could post it in the comments, it would be very much appreciated

By: DirtySanchez

DirtySanchez — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:40:31 +0000

102. I think that management is actually looking at the possibility of losing either losing TA or LO, but not both. If one of the above asking price is to high Mitch will not just leave a blank check on the table and tell them to sign it. With Kobe, Gasol, and Drews salary taking up 74 mil next year, the likely hood of signing both is getting bleaker. Teams this year are making moves to make themselves better able to make a long playoff run. I know everybody wants the same team back, but at what cost. If LO ask for 8 to 9 mil is he worth it? Maybe with the Bucks not offering Charlie V. a contract, this will make other suitors put LO as 1B and make Charlie 1A. The talent you listed above are proven players who if surrounded by other stars will be able to play complementary roles, maybe not as well as the player they are replacing, but I think would do a fine job. This season has had so many highs, I think its time as LAKER fans to start preparing for the lows if they come.

By: J-man

J-man — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:24:17 +0000

In the second video of the Lakers’ “path to the title,” I noticed how many times a Lakers player would give up a flashy dunk for themselves to another player in situations that did not call for a pass.

That’s team chemistry.

By: Firewalker

Firewalker — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:15:58 +0000

94. Darius

Seriously, the possibility of bringing in outside talent only exists if we lose Trevor or Lamar. Even then, the luxury tax implications probably mean we are bargain shopping. On the plus side, this is the year for bargain shopping, most likely. Teams are reluctant to sacrifice next year’s cap space, and want to reduce expenses in a tough economy. This has allowed San Antonio to take advantage of Milwaukee, for example.

If we lose Ariza, free agent options are headlined by Shawn Marion, Ron Artest, Grant Hill, Ime Udoka, and Matt Barnes (assuming we only look at 3′s)

If we lose Odom, the 4′s include Rasheed Wallace, Drew Gooden, Chris Anderson (the unrestricted guys that are better than Powell–maybe).

So the 3′s look like a better group than the 4′s, but they may well be out of our price range. And nothing looks better than bringing back the champions.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:55:39 +0000

Also, to the guy that wanted Gerald Green, there’s no doubt he’s got incredible talent. The buzz in Dallas says the reason he’s not getting on the court is all upstairs. He can’t seem to pick up the offense and make good decisions on the court.

So, I’m sorry, but it’s way past time for him to get it. I don’t think the triangle is a good fit for Green. No thank you.

By: Samy

Samy — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:53:06 +0000

Funny thing is I live right across from the Godot playhouse in midtown nyc….

Maybe I should see it.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:46:28 +0000

To the guy who wanted Jason Kidd, I’ve been in Dallas for the last four years, and I’d say stick with Fisher. Kidd’s 3-pointer was a little better this year than in past years, but it’s still shaky. Kidd gets more layups blocked than anyone (with the possible exception of Fisher). His vaunted assists are inflated because the man just doesn’t shoot and so he’s not a scoring threat, which at least Fisher is. In short, the only thing he brings to a team is veteran leadership (which is GREAT), but the Lakers already have that in Fish. Keep Fish and you won’t be missing anything, and Fish already knows the offense, the coaches, is a steadying influence on Kobe, etc.

By the way, Kidd was on the Olympic team yes, but he was there for leadership and his experience in past Olympics, not his play.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:43:41 +0000

New post up — thoughts on Ricky Rubio from Xavier (a coach in Spain).

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:41:46 +0000

Anyone ever thought about Jannero Pargo? He knows the system. I’m just sayin…