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  1. Slick2021

    Slick2021 - Lakers MVP -

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    Philly isn't going to just give that kid away, he has too much talent. He's only played in the league for 4 years.
     
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    Report: The Lakers are “expected” to pursue Carmelo Anthony in free agency, via
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    Melo would be a cheap Kuz replacement who will not have any problems taking the shot in the big playoff moments.

    Banana Boat Mode engaged!

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    Wouldn't mind this...
     
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    Pistons get the top pick of the Draft. 2nd Houston , 3rd Cavs 4th Raptors
     
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    Not a fan, but anyone who can help us, I am all for it.
     
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    I like him in limited mins and off the bench.

    He's bad defensively, though.

    Still think he can be useful.
     
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    do we still get hard cap when incoming player is on a contract rather than being fa?
     
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    Actually thought it was a mistake not getting him a couple years ago after I saw how he connected in Portland. But that was after I saw him.
     
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    I think that's only for the year you do the sign and trade. I don't think it's still in effect. I could be wrong though. I'll wait for Vash to chime in on this one.
     
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    yeah, portland found a use for him when no one else could. but portland also played basically zero defense. if we move kuz to shore up another area, i could see melo on the minimum, but i'm not sure i see it under any other circumstances.
     
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    Do not want.
     
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    that picture is like the perfect illustration of lebron saying: "Hey, look at your new replacement" lol.

    Personally, if Lakers do trade Kuz, Melo is an ideal replacement. Better scorer than Kuz and at least he doesn't take shots he can't make. For 15-20 minutes per game, Melo is a solid replacement. i think his play at Portland showed he is willing to take a backseat for the betterment of the team
     
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    Payne and Jackson are going to be hot commodities in the free agent market this summer. They both should be in for a significant bump in salary.
     
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    I would not mind Melo off the bench actually.



    Cheap.
     
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    Is/or has he been playing for more than vet minimum salary for Portland though?
     
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    He played for $2.1M.
     
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    I only sign Melo if the Suns win it all this year. If the Suns win it all, it means the basketball gods are rewarding the Banana boat crew their rings. CP3 gets his this season, so Melo would probably get his next season. We need to ride the coattails of the Banana Boat prophecy.
     
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