Whoa, whoa, whoa ..... this wasn't factored in yet?? That gorgeous 9 million? C'mon ..... this was expected, right??
Ben Bolch @latbbolch Heard that LaMarcus Aldridge was leaning toward Lakers, a sign that their brand is not only back but never went away despite appearances.
I wonder how Dallas will use LMA. He'll be the Center if he's starting next to Dirk right? or are they gonna roll with Dirk coming off the bench so they can start Jordan/LMA
I'm so pumped about this. Not Portland, Not SAS, Not Dallas, but us. If you're not 1st, you're last. Ricky Bobby.
Ben Bolch...Clipper scribe...have had to read his snide and snarky comments about the Lakers the last two seasons. Much hurt his fingers typing it.
So.... hypothetically can we sign LMA and Trade Randle, Russell and Young for Cousins. I don't know if that works cap wise or not. I absolutely hate Cousins but I wonder if we are going for the fences here.
Love it. Top of the list as he should be. LA, stay here in LA! It would be a massive boost to his marketability to come here, for sure.
I think if we actually land LMA this might be our next move, and I'm totally up for it. If you have LMA, Cousins, Clarkson and Kobe that's a killer start. But let's not put the horse before the cart here. First thing is to get LMA here. Then sweat the rest.
Yea that works....... Lakers trade - Russell/Randle/Young Lakers get - DMC Clarkson Kobe / Brown Brown / Nance LMA / Kelly DMC / Black / Upshaw + 2 cap holds - 67 Million total
It may be a package deal. Do they have the same agent? LMA most likely won't come unless he's got an assurance he's the PF. Playing next to a stiff C isn't what he has in mind either. So I'd assume we would have to get the C before we get LMA or at least give him enough assurance that we will get him.
