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irvinehomeowner said:
Still wondering why not spend less on AlJeff... or see what Bismack is asking for.

Even check on Fezili or Mahini.... it's not like there was a huge demand for Timofey (although there was interest from other teams).
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Jefferson is an old Okafor - a ball-stop scorer in the post, and a huge defensive liability. The Lakers didn't want/need Okafor, and they don't want Jefferson.

I'd prefer Fezili to Mozgov, but Fezili is very similar to Tarick Black. Why not just keep Black for much less?
 
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irvinehomeowner said:
Still wondering why not spend less on AlJeff... or see what Bismack is asking for.

Even check on Fezili or Mahini.... it's not like there was a huge demand for Timofey (although there was interest from other teams).
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Jefferson is an old Okafor - a ball-stop scorer in the post, and a huge defensive liability. The Lakers didn't want/need Okafor, and they don't want Jefferson.

I'd prefer Fezili to Mozgov, but Fezili is very similar to Tarick Black. Why not just keep Black for much less?
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aren't we keeping black?
 
jmoney74 said:
Perspective said:
irvinehomeowner said:
Still wondering why not spend less on AlJeff... or see what Bismack is asking for.

Even check on Fezili or Mahini.... it's not like there was a huge demand for Timofey (although there was interest from other teams).
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Jefferson is an old Okafor - a ball-stop scorer in the post, and a huge defensive liability. The Lakers didn't want/need Okafor, and they don't want Jefferson.

I'd prefer Fezili to Mozgov, but Fezili is very similar to Tarick Black. Why not just keep Black for much less?
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aren't we keeping black?
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They made a qualifying offer to Black.
http://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/160630_qualifyingOffers/
 
Yep I would've just gotten ezeli or mahinmi for much cheaper

This current nba..we need quick mobile players who can defend the pick and roll and move their feet well...we def didn't need a mozgov type lumbering big man...just look at pau gasol on defense, he's abysmal..

I think this move will haunt our capspace for years to come and I don't think he's easily tradeable

I've been hearing reports of people wanting horford...we could've just absorbed kanter for his 17 mil contract instead...

plus side, he sets good picks for our guys..and rolls hard to basket
cons... terrible plus/minus..he's terrible in pick and roll defense..stone hands..
 
it is an upgrade guys. dont panic
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SoclosetoIrvine said:
Yep I would've just gotten ezeli or mahinmi for much cheaper

This current nba..we need quick mobile players who can defend the pick and roll and move their feet well...we def didn't need a mozgov type lumbering big man...just look at pau gasol on defense, he's abysmal..

I think this move will haunt our capspace for years to come and I don't think he's easily tradeable

I've been hearing reports of people wanting horford...we could've just absorbed kanter for his 17 mil contract instead...

plus side, he sets good picks for our guys..and rolls hard to basket
cons... terrible plus/minus..he's terrible in pick and roll defense..stone hands..
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The league will change again. 
 
SoclosetoIrvine said:
would you guys sign parsons/bazemore/barnes for the max?
Or just hold onto the capspace for next year?
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Nope. The goal isn't to win games. The goal should be to develop the young guys. If we win games, and lose the 2017 first round pick, so be it. However, I don't want to bring in one of those guys who'll likely take minutes away from the current young Lakers.
 
So funny, on ESPN 710  they are justifying this move by saying that the Lakers are recognizing their lack of being able to draw free agents to LA.

What this doesn't account for is that good free agents are either staying at or going to teams that aren't any better than the Lakers (in regards to winning a ring) and for less money. Pau did this, Monroe did this... and almost every free agent that the Lakers fans want this season are doing it.

I don't care if AlJeff doesn't fit in Luke's defense, I just know he's a better center than Mozgov and cost $6m less per year.
 
eyephone said:
Turner agrees with Portland.
4/70

#saywhat
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Good fit..his lack of shooting is non an issue with lillard/cj mccullum
parsons to Memphis max..means conley is 90% back to Memphis too

dallas looses out on everyone it seems
hornets are done, lost al jeff, Jeremy lin in same off season...and paying batum the max
pacers are a dark horse now..Teague/monta/paul George/turner/al jeff
 
eyephone said:
Turner agrees with Portland.
4/70

#saywhat
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Turner has bounced around the league, and played a reserve role for the Celts last season averaging: 28 mins, 10.5 pts, 4.9 rebs, 4.4 asts, on 45% FG% and TWENTY FOUR PERCENT 3FG%!

Wow. And we're just beginning this free agency period. Could there be a more insane contract than this lying in wait?
 
Insane numbers indeed.
#Wageinequality.

I'm waiting to hear any contract deal for Anthony Bennett aka #number1bustofalltime. 
 
The cap is higher this year.. and max contract.. This is the new NBA.
 
eyephone said:
Dwight to Atlanta.
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Wow! I'm not sure he's quite worth $23 million a year
but a 3 year contract? that's a no brainer even if it's a slight overpay

we had to give mozgov a 4th year...

I assume horford is on the way out now or their front court is a bit jammed.  Dwight was probably promised a starting role
 
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