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Why would the Lakers ever let the Cavs trade a bunch of garbage for Paul George and then have a whole year to try and convince him to stay instead of just trading for him themselves.

If all they have to do is beat an offer centered around TT, that's not very hard and it doesn't gut the team.

The only way this works is if the Lakers juts don't want Paul George. Otherwise, him coming out and saying what he did killed the zero leverage we already had. If he wanted to play here, he needed to say it and then threaten everyone else he wouldn't re-sign if they traded for him.
 
I heard he was going to the Warriors for McCaw/McGee and a pick
 
Rich said:
Why would the Lakers ever let the Cavs trade a bunch of garbage for Paul George and then have a whole year to try and convince him to stay instead of just trading for him themselves.

If all they have to do is beat an offer centered around TT, that's not very hard and it doesn't gut the team.

The only way this works is if the Lakers juts don't want Paul George. Otherwise, him coming out and saying what he did killed the zero leverage we already had. If he wanted to play here, he needed to say it and then threaten everyone else he wouldn't re-sign if they traded for him.
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Pacers: 9th pick
Cavs: PG13
Mags: Love

At that point Lakers have to release Russell cause PG ain't leaving Cleveland to go to LA.

And as much as I want PG in Cleveland you guys would wipe GSW the NBA is utter bull shit with this 2 team shit


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randymoss1881 said:
Pacers: 9th pick
Cavs: PG13
Mags: Love

At that point Lakers have to release Russell cause PG ain't leaving Cleveland to go to LA.

And as much as I want PG in Cleveland you guys would wipe GSW the NBA is utter bull shit with this 2 team shit


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So the Lakers just offer more?

This is what doesn't make sense. That the Lakers are 100% sure they can get GEorge in free agency, so they won't trade anything, but also that if Paul George comes to Cleveland he won't leave Cleveland.

Ok, so the Lakers just don't let him come here. Hence what I just said, the only way this works is if the Lakers just don't want Paul George. Otherwise, knowing what they know now, that he will stay there if they trade for him, they can beat anything we can offer rather easily.
 
But, if the Lakers give much of anything for PG, they're still a shit team.
 
Rich said:
Why would the Lakers ever let the Cavs trade a bunch of garbage for Paul George and then have a whole year to try and convince him to stay instead of just trading for him themselves.

If all they have to do is beat an offer centered around TT, that's not very hard and it doesn't gut the team.
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What if the Lakers suck with Paul George and they give up young talent for him and he walks? With the current development and talent of the Lakers, is it possible that they could be worse than Indy is currently? It's a better bet to keep their talent and assets, to get Paul George to sign a long term contract in free agency than trade for him. One year could sway him either way.

For a rental if we go further in the playoffs than he has ever gotten how does he leave that with the warriors being in the western conference. It will take years for the Lakers to develop to the level to competing with the warriors even if PG13 and another star signs there.

Do we sweeten the deal for Indy take on Lance and Al Jefferson so they can shed salary and go after guys in free agency?
 
inliner311 said:
What if the Lakers suck with Paul George and they give up young talent for him and he walks? With the current development and talent of the Lakers, is it possible that they could be worse than Indy is currently? It's a better bet to keep their talent and assets, to get Paul George to sign a long term contract in free agency than trade for him. One year could sway him either way.

For a rental if we go further in the playoffs than he has ever gotten how does he leave that with the warriors being in the western conference. It will take years for the Lakers to develop to the level of the competing with the warriors even if PG13 and another star signs there.

Do we sweeten the deal for Indy take on Lance and Al Jefferson so they can shed salary and go after guys in free agency?
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Walks where? He just fucking said that's where he wants to play.

I think today is an incredible example of a fan base turning bad news into good news. Paul George had one way here, and even then it was a long shot. By him saying he prefers the Lakers, he gave Indiana another option.

Somehow, someway, this has turned into a good thing here. I'm dumbfounded.
 
Jscc said:
Like what?
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Any one of their cheap young players and/or lottery pick this year.

Paul George: "I prefer to play in LA"

Cavs fans: "WE GOT HIM NOW BOYS!"

This has been a remarkable day on this board.
 
Question is would you want George for 1 year knowing he'll leave if we can keep the big 3 but gave up anyone else....of course...not saying the Pacers would do it but gotta probe anyway
 
Jscc said:
So all in on PG and then surround him with what's left?
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They don't have to go all in to beat an offer of Kevin Love. They can offer like two of those things, say Russel and INgram and then take back another contract like Monta Ellis to clear Indiana's books. There, that beats our offer and they still have Randle and this year's pick.
 
bboy said:
Question is would you want George for 1 year knowing he'll leave if we can keep the big 3 but gave up anyone else....of course...not saying the Pacers would do it but gotta probe anyway
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Yea, of course I would. But I also think if we manage to get George for that, it's abundantly clear it's because the Lakers believe, no matter what, he'll leave next summer and go there.

EDIT: Note I'd still do it, but I do find the scenario implausible. NO way the Lakers won't outbid an offer centered around Tristan and Osman.
 
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Rich said:
They can offer like two of those things, say Russel and INgram and then take back another contract like Monta Ellis to clear Indiana's books. There, that beats our offer and they still have Randle and this year's pick.
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OK. Yeah, that does beat Cleveland's offer.

I'm getting the hint that LA doesn't want him that bad though. No way Russell or Ingram are on the table. That's why I asked and what?
 
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