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Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (18-29, 9th Slot on 1/26)
« Reply #1470 on: January 27, 2018, 06:21:55 AM »

Offline RockinRyA

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I blame myself.  Its clear that they are too good to be a bottom 5 team.  Shouldn't have tried to fool myself.  Oh well.  At least Tatum is awesome.

Oxymoron? They are still an awful basketball team with no clear direction. Whether the pick conveys or not, Lakers still suck!

They are still bad but just not bad enough is what I'm saying.

We are missing Lonzo.

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (18-29, 9th Slot on 1/26)
« Reply #1471 on: January 27, 2018, 08:04:25 AM »

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Long season left, don't panic. Also the lottery is random, we might 14 Cavs/93 Magic/08 Bulls this lottery.
Jaylen Brown for All-NBA

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (18-29, 9th Slot on 1/26)
« Reply #1472 on: January 27, 2018, 02:22:37 PM »

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2753506-mike-conley-to-undergo-season-ending-surgery-on-heel-injury?share=other

Welp, Conley out for year now, too. Looking more and more likely that the pick will be Sacramento’s pick next year.

I wonder what happens with Gasol now.

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (18-29, 9th Slot on 1/26)
« Reply #1473 on: January 27, 2018, 02:25:55 PM »

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2753506-mike-conley-to-undergo-season-ending-surgery-on-heel-injury?share=other

Welp, Conley out for year now, too. Looking more and more likely that the pick will be Sacramento’s pick next year.

I wonder what happens with Gasol now.

If they retain Gasol, and keep him in hopes of running for next year, I will be extremely baffled. Gasol/Conley were both the clear cut MVP's of the team, but you're joking if adding another additional year onto Conley or Gasol will fare well for either of them...
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Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (18-29, 9th Slot on 1/26)
« Reply #1474 on: January 27, 2018, 02:36:06 PM »

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The Grizzlies pick could be huge.  May even help us trade up.

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (18-29, 9th Slot on 1/26)
« Reply #1475 on: January 27, 2018, 02:54:15 PM »

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2753506-mike-conley-to-undergo-season-ending-surgery-on-heel-injury?share=other

Welp, Conley out for year now, too. Looking more and more likely that the pick will be Sacramento’s pick next year.

I wonder what happens with Gasol now.

If they retain Gasol, and keep him in hopes of running for next year, I will be extremely baffled. Gasol/Conley were both the clear cut MVP's of the team, but you're joking if adding another additional year onto Conley or Gasol will fare well for either of them...
In their market, the Grizzlies can't afford to tank for a couple years.  Hard too see them getting enough return to justify trading Gasol.  They'll trade Tyreke and give Gasol plenty of rest to optimize their tank this year. 

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (18-29, 9th Slot on 1/26)
« Reply #1476 on: January 27, 2018, 03:42:50 PM »

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Not good but far from over.

At least Tatum is awesome.

The SAC pick could be awesome. The 2019 draft is weak talk is just that, for now.

I've been in the "it ain't gonna convey this year" camp for a while, so I've been trying to come up with a best-case scenario.

I've also heard that 2019 is weak, but look how Bagley moved up. Maybe a couple of others that would have been 2020 will move up if they think that they have a chance to go high.

Mike

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (18-29, 9th Slot on 1/26)
« Reply #1477 on: January 27, 2018, 03:45:37 PM »

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Not good but far from over.

At least Tatum is awesome.

The SAC pick could be awesome. The 2019 draft is weak talk is just that, for now.

I've been in the "it ain't gonna convey this year" camp for a while, so I've been trying to come up with a best-case scenario.

I've also heard that 2019 is weak, but look how Bagley moved up. Maybe a couple of others that would have been 2020 will move up if they think that they have a chance to go high.

Mike

Everyone knew that Bagley was a sure-fire top 5 pick... I'm confused about what you mean by your statement?
"I bomb atomically, Socrates' philosophies and hypotheses
Can't define how I be dropping these mockeries."

Is the glass half-full or half-empty?
It's based on your perspective, quite simply
We're the same and we're not; know what I'm saying? Listen
Son, I ain't better than you, I just think different

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (18-29, 9th Slot on 1/26)
« Reply #1478 on: January 27, 2018, 03:46:45 PM »

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Not good but far from over.

At least Tatum is awesome.

The SAC pick could be awesome. The 2019 draft is weak talk is just that, for now.

I've been in the "it ain't gonna convey this year" camp for a while, so I've been trying to come up with a best-case scenario.

I've also heard that 2019 is weak, but look how Bagley moved up. Maybe a couple of others that would have been 2020 will move up if they think that they have a chance to go high.

Mike

Everyone knew that Bagley was a sure-fire top 5 pick... I'm confused about what you mean by your statement?

Bagley reclassified. He was originally on track to be a OAD in the 2019 draft.

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (18-29, 9th Slot on 1/26)
« Reply #1479 on: January 27, 2018, 03:50:32 PM »

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Not good but far from over.

At least Tatum is awesome.

The SAC pick could be awesome. The 2019 draft is weak talk is just that, for now.

I've been in the "it ain't gonna convey this year" camp for a while, so I've been trying to come up with a best-case scenario.

I've also heard that 2019 is weak, but look how Bagley moved up. Maybe a couple of others that would have been 2020 will move up if they think that they have a chance to go high.

Mike

Everyone knew that Bagley was a sure-fire top 5 pick... I'm confused about what you mean by your statement?

Bagley reclassified. He was originally on track to be a OAD in the 2019 draft.

Ah yes, you are correct. I keep forgetting that, TP to you. Shame he didn't stay, but I think Bagley re-classifying, and Ayton/Doncic's potential led Ainge to pull the trigger on the Tatum trade, taking into the account the 2-5 draft protection.
"I bomb atomically, Socrates' philosophies and hypotheses
Can't define how I be dropping these mockeries."

Is the glass half-full or half-empty?
It's based on your perspective, quite simply
We're the same and we're not; know what I'm saying? Listen
Son, I ain't better than you, I just think different

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (18-29, 9th Slot on 1/26)
« Reply #1480 on: January 28, 2018, 12:44:28 PM »

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Game against a tough Raptors team tonight, but then two against other bottom teams (Orlando, Brooklyn).

If LAL ends up beating both ORL and BKN, I honestly think our chances at this pick would officially be over.  :(

And that's assuming TOR wins tonight, which nowadays is no longer a given...
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Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (18-29, 9th Slot on 1/26)
« Reply #1481 on: January 28, 2018, 08:51:35 PM »

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Lakers Lost.

But so did Phoenix, and after the Kings kept pace with the Spurs, the Spurs (as expected) now pulling away...  :(
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Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (18-29, 9th Slot on 1/26)
« Reply #1482 on: January 28, 2018, 08:51:51 PM »

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Raptors won. Still too early to raise the white flag. As long as the Lakers are in the lottery there are chances to get a top 3 pick even if their record are outside top 5 worst.

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (18-29, 9th Slot on 1/26)
« Reply #1483 on: January 28, 2018, 09:19:59 PM »

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2753506-mike-conley-to-undergo-season-ending-surgery-on-heel-injury?share=other

Welp, Conley out for year now, too. Looking more and more likely that the pick will be Sacramento’s pick next year.

I wonder what happens with Gasol now.

trade Baynes for him.  ;D

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (18-29, 9th Slot on 1/26)
« Reply #1484 on: January 28, 2018, 09:27:10 PM »

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Lakers actually lost a game for a change!  :P cheers.