2019/20 Players' Transactions: Breaking News , Trades, Free Agents, And Rumors

Still I think that would be an alright contract for us. It's tough though if that last year wasn't a team option.

This too is how we perceive Nick now and how well he has been playing (except for past 2 games) so a lot can still change. But on his current trajectory, I'd still be okay with that contract just hope Mitch and the FO try to get it down a little first.

 

A 1st rounder that is going to be 29th or 30th haha

 

I know, but I still think we could get a better package back for sending out Lou Williams. I mean his contract alone is worth something to a team that can't add a lot of money to their payroll.

 

^ That. I do like the idea of shedding one of Lou or Nick to a contender for some assets though. As much as I love what those guys do for us, if we're going to be something it won't be because of them. They're not a crutch we should rely on. I'd absolutely move either of them for a 1st if we could.

That being said, I don't think I want GS's 1st this year. I'd want a future 1st just on the off chance that 1st is better than this one. This 1st is unlikely to be anything besides the 2 worst picks in the 1st round.

 

I don't think I've really stated my opinion on whether or not I'd like to trade Lou or Nick for assets. I have said if we do I think we can do better than what has been discussed recently in this thread.

I do not like the idea of trading Lou and or Nick for future assets (young talent or pick(s).

Lou is 30 years old and Nick is 31 years old. Yes, I'm aware Lou came to the NBA in HS but these two are not old NBA players. They haven't load heavy minutes in playoff runs either. It isn't always easy, but we need to try and blend the best we can our young existing talent with a nice group of veterans that fill a needed role. Both Lou and Nick fill that role in the starters + bench units. There abilities can not be easily matched given their current salaries and I believe future contracts.

I don't believe in having a roster full of young players. Some might argue we won't have a team full of young players if we happen to trade away Lou and or Nick, we have Deng and Moz. I don't include Marcelo and Calderon because I don't believe they will be with us after this year. Overall, Lou and Nick are more valueable with us than what their values are going out for future assets based on what has been discussed.

Obviosly, I'm not ignorant to decline every trade offer we get for these two. If I believe the new player and or asset's overall value would be greater than what these can offer now and can bring us in the future I would pull the trigger. But you DO NOT trade these two guys or one of them simply to collect picks or other real young unless its a certain upgrade and can immediately make an impact to help our ball club like Nick and Lou do now. You simply can't underestimate the value or chemistry between players and the continuity of the players in a system. It takes time to develop these things with the same players.

 

They to me are the veterans/ancillary pieces that Golden State and OKC moved in order to free up opportunities for their true young stars. Guys like Monta Ellis. They don't have to go now, but they will soon. Nick especially is a high trade candidate for me considering if we don't pay him this summer, he's likely to leave. Do we want to be the ones paying him this summer?

 

Feels almost like the usual throw-in use of the Laker name to me. I'm not sure how Paul would fit.

I'd like to figure it out though. Come on down Paul.

 

Yeah. I doubt we have any interest in Milsap. Randle and Nance are already there. Robinson too. He isn't big enough to play big minutes at center. Reporter using the large Lakers fan base to generate clicks.