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Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (13-27, 5th Slot on 1/10)
« Reply #1290 on: January 11, 2018, 09:25:55 AM »

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At this moment there are 3 teams that worry me that the Lakers (currently with 13 wins) will not finish worse than.

The Magic with 12 wins have only won 3 games since the beginning of December.  Maybe they can turn things around a bit once they get Vucevic back but I’m not expecting much.

The Kings with 13 wins play 8 out of their next 10 games on the road. Ouch.  I feel like Zach Randolph is a big reason they don’t have a much worse record, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he is gone by the trade deadline.

The Hawks with 11 wins play 9 out of their next 10 games at home so that’s good.  They mostly seem to play hard so maybe they can squeeze out a few wins during this stretch.

The Lakers need to hurry and trade Randle and Clarkson for more cap space. Ha
Randle won't give them more cap space since he is a free agent.  I think the thought with Randle is he would be attached to someone like Deng, but I just don't think Randle has that type of value.

He’ll be a RFA though and whatever team gets him will get his bird rights.  It’s better for the Lakers to trade him for whatever little value they get back rather than just letting his contract expire.
but they might not want to get rid of him unless they have to and if they have to, it means a much better player.  There is no reason for the Lakers to trade Randle unless they get real value in either a 1st round pick or someone taking Deng. 
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Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (13-27, 5th Slot on 1/10)
« Reply #1291 on: January 11, 2018, 11:51:47 AM »

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At this moment there are 3 teams that worry me that the Lakers (currently with 13 wins) will not finish worse than.

The Magic with 12 wins have only won 3 games since the beginning of December.  Maybe they can turn things around a bit once they get Vucevic back but I’m not expecting much.

The Kings with 13 wins play 8 out of their next 10 games on the road. Ouch.  I feel like Zach Randolph is a big reason they don’t have a much worse record, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he is gone by the trade deadline.

The Hawks with 11 wins play 9 out of their next 10 games at home so that’s good.  They mostly seem to play hard so maybe they can squeeze out a few wins during this stretch.

The Lakers need to hurry and trade Randle and Clarkson for more cap space. Ha
Randle won't give them more cap space since he is a free agent.  I think the thought with Randle is he would be attached to someone like Deng, but I just don't think Randle has that type of value.

He’ll be a RFA though and whatever team gets him will get his bird rights.  It’s better for the Lakers to trade him for whatever little value they get back rather than just letting his contract expire.
but they might not want to get rid of him unless they have to and if they have to, it means a much better player.  There is no reason for the Lakers to trade Randle unless they get real value in either a 1st round pick or someone taking Deng.

I think some teams would think about giving up a lottery protected pick for him.

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (13-27, 5th Slot on 1/10)
« Reply #1292 on: January 11, 2018, 04:17:16 PM »

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It does kind of seem like Walton doesn't like Randle or has some issue with him. He has definitely pulled him in some of the games i have seen very quickly, even when playing well. I don't think they want him long term so even an early second at the deadline may be good value for 35 games of him.

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (13-27, 5th Slot on 1/10)
« Reply #1293 on: January 11, 2018, 04:20:19 PM »

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It does kind of seem like Walton doesn't like Randle or has some issue with him. He has definitely pulled him in some of the games i have seen very quickly, even when playing well. I don't think they want him long term so even an early second at the deadline may be good value for 35 games of him.
This says more about Walton than anything else.
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Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (13-27, 5th Slot on 1/10)
« Reply #1294 on: January 11, 2018, 04:38:47 PM »

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It does kind of seem like Walton doesn't like Randle or has some issue with him. He has definitely pulled him in some of the games i have seen very quickly, even when playing well. I don't think they want him long term so even an early second at the deadline may be good value for 35 games of him.

One issue is they actually have a decent amount of bigs. Lopez, Randle, Nance, Kuzma. Lopez has to play because he can actually space the floor, Kuzma and Nance are probably more in the future plans than Randle.

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (13-27, 5th Slot on 1/10)
« Reply #1295 on: January 11, 2018, 10:57:52 PM »

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figures spurs resting

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (13-27, 5th Slot on 1/10)
« Reply #1296 on: January 11, 2018, 11:34:50 PM »

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figures spurs resting

Didn't the league already made penalties about players resting? It's the same reason why Lebron is playing back-to-back (not that they have much options, though).

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (13-27, 5th Slot on 1/10)
« Reply #1297 on: January 12, 2018, 12:06:11 AM »

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Lakers are playing hard again booooo

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (13-27, 5th Slot on 1/10)
« Reply #1298 on: January 12, 2018, 12:20:00 AM »

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Lakers + Lebron will equal better REGULAR season win total than ......present old worthless , short Cavs with no enegy or motiation

Those young Lakers will play their butts off for Lebron ......not drag around like Smith.,  DWadw , Rose , Green , and all the rest

Lebron needs energy players to fight GS .   

Making Levar look like a profit .


Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (13-27, 5th Slot on 1/10)
« Reply #1299 on: January 12, 2018, 12:21:40 AM »

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Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (13-27, 5th Slot on 1/10)
« Reply #1300 on: January 12, 2018, 12:35:10 AM »

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Sole possession of 5th spot after tonight.

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (13-27, 5th Slot on 1/10)
« Reply #1301 on: January 12, 2018, 12:42:21 AM »

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You cannot beat easily any nba team without 3 of your 4 best players... even popovich can't do this.. without Parker gay and Leonard the odds were against them... the Lakers are in th 23-30  win range... probably around 26-28...

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (13-27, 5th Slot on 1/10)
« Reply #1302 on: January 12, 2018, 01:03:06 PM »

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Maybe we'll get a little help tonight. BKN playing at Atlanta. Who knows, perhaps Orlando will knock off Washington.

Mike

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (13-27, 5th Slot on 1/10)
« Reply #1303 on: January 12, 2018, 01:19:07 PM »

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Maybe we'll get a little help tonight. BKN playing at Atlanta. Who knows, perhaps Orlando will knock off Washington.

Mike

Orlando may currently be the worst team in the league.

Re: 2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (13-27, 5th Slot on 1/10)
« Reply #1304 on: January 12, 2018, 01:34:03 PM »

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Maybe we'll get a little help tonight. BKN playing at Atlanta. Who knows, perhaps Orlando will knock off Washington.

Mike

Orlando may currently be the worst team in the league.

Given the way Washington plays against lousy competition, though, maybe they'll prove to be the second-worst.

Mike