Jimmy Butler Could Be Lakers' Free Agency Plan B to Pair with LeBron James
Goto page 1, 2  Next
 
Post new topic    LakersGround.net Forum Index -> LA Lakers Lounge Reply to topic
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
emplay
Site Staff
Site Staff


Joined: 15 Apr 2001
Posts: 25545

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 8:15 pm    Post subject: Jimmy Butler Could Be Lakers' Free Agency Plan B to Pair with LeBron James

Hey All,

Latest @BleacherReport Jimmy Butler Could Be Lakers' Free Agency Plan B to Pair with LeBron James
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2828645-jimmy-butler-could-be-lakers-free-agency-plan-b-to-pair-with-lebron-james

Bleacher has me doing a series on each potential option - did Kemba last week.

Cheers,

EP
_________________
Salary Cap Strategist and Columnist at Bleacher Report and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/EricPincus
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
unleasHell
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 16 Apr 2001
Posts: 11591
Location: Stay Thirsty my Friends

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:19 pm    Post subject:

Jimmy's getting Angry...!
_________________
“Always remember... Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.”
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Inspector Gadget
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 18 Apr 2016
Posts: 46492

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:21 pm    Post subject:

First the Kemba connection and now the Butler connection, sounds like the Lakers have options and are gonna need to decide which one fits best on there team, at least that’s better then hearing talk of the Lakers completely striking out.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Staccatos
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 16 Jul 2002
Posts: 2416

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:33 pm    Post subject:

Butler about to be on the wrong side of 30, has a history of being a difficult personality but can fill in both SG/SF and hit his free throws.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
h2omike
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 24 Jun 2005
Posts: 2811

PostPosted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 4:56 am    Post subject:

I think we would have trouble pairing Lebron, Butler, and Ingram in the same lineup.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
scoobs
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 19 Aug 2005
Posts: 4746

PostPosted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 7:48 am    Post subject:

h2omike wrote:
I think we would have trouble pairing Lebron, Butler, and Ingram in the same lineup.
Jimmy Butler is one of my favorite players in the entire NBA, but I agree that he would not be a good fit for this team. It doesn't surprise me at all that the Lakers tried to trade for him before he went to Philadelphia. After all, this is a front office that didn't seem to really care about having three point shooters at the time. But, I think later on they realized that they (bleep) up, hence the Bullock and Muscala trades. Though, the latter trade was obviously not a good one. My point is, I think the front office realizes now that you cant just assemble a team with a bunch of dudes that like to isolate, take mid range shots, etc. So, im sorry Eric, but this article was probably a waste of time, LOL. At least i hope so, because like i said, you would think Jimmy is a horrible fit on this team, due to his lack of three point shooting. Now, if you trade Lebron/BI and surround Jimmy with a bunch of shooters then it's a different story!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Wino
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 07 Jun 2002
Posts: 9674
Location: San Diego

PostPosted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:29 am    Post subject:

Inspector Gadget wrote:
First the Kemba connection and now the Butler connection, sounds like the Lakers have options and are gonna need to decide which one fits best on there team, at least that’s better then hearing talk of the Lakers completely striking out.


More like they are gonna need to figure out which one would actually love to be here!
_________________
Never argue with stupid people! They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience!! - Twain


Last edited by Wino on Tue Apr 02, 2019 2:50 pm; edited 1 time in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
governator
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 28 Jan 2006
Posts: 24996

PostPosted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:51 am    Post subject:

Kemba

Butler

Should be a Demarcus article next
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
ericp6387
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 11 Feb 2004
Posts: 1836

PostPosted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:18 am    Post subject:

Kemba or Butler? Tough choice assuming KL, KD, KI, Klay are off the board...
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
scoobs
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 19 Aug 2005
Posts: 4746

PostPosted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:19 am    Post subject:

ericp6387 wrote:
Kemba or Butler? Tough choice assuming KL, KD, KI, Klay are off the board...
Butler is a much better all around player but Kemba is the better fit.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
yinoma2001
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 19 Jun 2010
Posts: 119487

PostPosted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 10:00 am    Post subject:

Man, if Jimmy were 2-3 years younger.
_________________
From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Vancouver Fan
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 17 Apr 2006
Posts: 17740

PostPosted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 12:01 pm    Post subject:

So predictable but as long as we make the playoffs. We will be right back at square one in 3-4 years. This is no dynasty in the making. It is a quick fix that we all have to endure for a while.
_________________
Music is my medicine
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
JamezAmp
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 25 Jun 2005
Posts: 1785
Location: Scottsdale, AZ

PostPosted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 4:20 pm    Post subject:

No to giant turd Jimmy Butler.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
h2omike
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 24 Jun 2005
Posts: 2811

PostPosted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 4:57 pm    Post subject:

Getting a shooting guard makes much more sense.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
unleasHell
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 16 Apr 2001
Posts: 11591
Location: Stay Thirsty my Friends

PostPosted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 5:25 pm    Post subject:

Getting Kemba, frees the Lakers of starting Zo and his 27% 3point shots and his injuries and allows the Lakers to trade him before owing him another $25mil the two season after the next one..
_________________
“Always remember... Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.”
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
YSong
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 16 Sep 2016
Posts: 2329

PostPosted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:04 pm    Post subject:

Perhaps Lakers can flip Kuz and Zo into Bradley Beal?

PF - LBJ
F - Butler
C - McGee
G - Beal
PG - Coby White

6th man - BI
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
pjiddy
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 12 Dec 2005
Posts: 29016

PostPosted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:32 pm    Post subject:

Isn't it basically our Plan A?


Or are we still pretending KD/Kawhi/Klay is a >.0000001% possibility?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
nzahir
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 14 Jan 2019
Posts: 338

PostPosted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:52 pm    Post subject:

pjiddy wrote:
Isn't it basically our Plan A?


Or are we still pretending KD/Kawhi/Klay is a >.0000001% possibility?

I like the thought of keeping expectations low, but obviously plan A is to go for the top guys

Don't kid yourself, LAL is in the race for Kawhi. We heard it last summer and Cris Carter (shares his agent) still thinks LAL. I think its between the LA teams. Just hoping Uncle Dennis helps us out. Lebron would hand him the keys to come here, he is unselfish and a passer anyways.

Perfect plan A: Get Kawhi
Use MLE on a C or Danny Green
Trade BI or Kuz for a C or a 3 and d guy, put other on the bench to lead bench unit
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
VincentTH
Sixth Man
Sixth Man


Joined: 25 Apr 2012
Posts: 92

PostPosted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:10 am    Post subject:

nzahir wrote:
pjiddy wrote:
Isn't it basically our Plan A?


Or are we still pretending KD/Kawhi/Klay is a >.0000001% possibility?

I like the thought of keeping expectations low, but obviously plan A is to go for the top guys

Don't kid yourself, LAL is in the race for Kawhi. We heard it last summer and Cris Carter (shares his agent) still thinks LAL. I think its between the LA teams. Just hoping Uncle Dennis helps us out. Lebron would hand him the keys to come here, he is unselfish and a passer anyways.

Perfect plan A: Get Kawhi
Use MLE on a C or Danny Green
Trade BI or Kuz for a C or a 3 and d guy, put other on the bench to lead bench unit


I agree and would hope so, but everyone is saying KL is not coming!!

Also the fact that they traded Zu for nothing suggests that they already have a center in the bag.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
hydrohead
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 14 Jul 2003
Posts: 4107
Location: Space City

PostPosted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 3:04 pm    Post subject:

Butler fits the two-way type Maginka covet and keeps Lonzo as the head of the snake on D.
Also part of the NBA's secret wine club.
_________________
Darvin
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
chekmatex4
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 07 Dec 2011
Posts: 731
Location: Los Angeles

PostPosted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 4:41 pm    Post subject:

Hard pass on Butler. He's getting older and has already showed signs of slowing down. On top of that are his chemistry issues wherever he lands (Bulls, Wolves, Sixers).

Lakers should go for Kemba, who is younger and a better fit for the team (good shooter, no team issues, clutch in the 4thQ).
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
unleasHell
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 16 Apr 2001
Posts: 11591
Location: Stay Thirsty my Friends

PostPosted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:49 pm    Post subject:

chekmatex4 wrote:
Hard pass on Butler. On top of that are his chemistry issues wherever he lands (Bulls, Wolves, Sixers).


agree 100%!

(Unless they can't sign anyone else)
_________________
“Always remember... Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.”
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Laker4lifer4real
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 15 Jul 2017
Posts: 3472

PostPosted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:39 pm    Post subject:

Anyone think Mitch and Jim could have flipped Mozgov and Deng’s deals for a disappointing Max guy like John Wall or Chris Paul? Kept DLO, Randle, Zubac, and Thomas Bryant?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
RichD
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 02 Jul 2014
Posts: 2176
Location: Sin City

PostPosted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:07 pm    Post subject:

Kemba Lonzo back court could be real good.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
RichD
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 02 Jul 2014
Posts: 2176
Location: Sin City

PostPosted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:08 pm    Post subject:

Kemba, Lonzo,, Ingram, LeBron, Mcgee.
Good starting 5
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic    LakersGround.net Forum Index -> LA Lakers Lounge All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Goto page 1, 2  Next
Page 1 of 2
Jump to:  

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum






Graphics by uberzev
© 1995-2018 LakersGround.net. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Use.
LakersGround is an unofficial news source serving the fan community since 1995.
We are in no way associated with the Los Angeles Lakers or the National Basketball Association.


Powered by phpBB