what trades can the Lakers make before the deadline?

[triangleoffense]

I've heard rumors that they are looking into Paul George? Is that the best on the table? Lot of defensive big men on the team who can rebound but no real offensive paint presence, also there's doesnt seem to be a system either as the Lakers have had different lineups the past 3 games

[riseagainst]

trade Kobe.

[ArbitraryWater]

They're like a LeBron away from 3-peating

[GimmeThat]

you can't really make any good trades until teams officially declare their currently constructed plan for competing has failed

[Levity]

We have good sized 3 expiring contracts, two of whom can help teams in playoff contention. so most likely we'll ask for picks back, albeit late ones. If mozgov can fetch 2 picks from the cavs (though, that stunk of desperation), a late 1st rd for Hill or Lin doesnt seem farfetched.

or bite the bulllet and see what it takes to land hibbert. dont know his contract off hand, but im thinking its shitty (remember POR going all out and IND matching). hes been more than lackluster for awhile, but hes a good pairing next to randle (next season), with davis coming off the bench.

[chocolatethunder]

We have good sized 3 expiring contracts, two of whom can help teams in playoff contention. so most likely we'll ask for picks back, albeit late ones. If mozgov can fetch 2 picks from the cavs (though, that stunk of desperation), a late 1st rd for Hill or Lin doesnt seem farfetched.

yes it's totally far fetched and I'll explain why. When Lin was traded to the Lakers, the Rockets had to give the Lakers a first round pick just to take Lin. Since the new CBA has been in effect, teams don't get picks for expiring contracts, they have to give picks in order for a team to take on those contracts. Mosgov is an anomaly because the cavs had been trying to get him and Denver knew they needed/wanted him and the Cavs had to pay their price. In addition, there is and will always be a premium on big men who can even barely pay. Why? Because there just aren't that many people who are actually that tall. There is no shortage of 6'3" guards. If the Lakers wanted to trade Lin they would probably have to surrender a 2nd round pick with him to make a deal.

[Levity]

yes it's totally far fetched and I'll explain why. When Lin was traded to the Lakers, the Rockets had to give the Lakers a first round pick just to take Lin. Since the new CBA has been in effect, teams don't get picks for expiring contracts, they have to give picks in order for a team to take on those contracts. Mosgov is an anomaly because the cavs had been trying to get him and Denver knew they needed/wanted him and the Cavs had to pay their price. In addition, there is and will always be a premium on big men who can even barely pay. Why? Because there just aren't that many people who are actually that tall. There is no shortage of 6'3" guards. If the Lakers wanted to trade Lin they would probably have to surrender a 2nd round pick with him to make a deal.

Would you say the same applies for Hill?

[Rooster]

The only thing that makes sense for the Lakers is to give up productive players like Hill who has a good trade value for another expirer and a draft pick. Also they should just wait for those desperate teams that may want to pick up guys like Boozer, Davis, Johnson and willing to dangle draft picks.

[fiddy]

They're like a LeBron away from 3-peating

Bran for J Hill, Steve Nash and Rockets 1st

Bran is probably depressed playing in Cleveland, he needs more sunshine and spot lights

[Rooster]

yes it's totally far fetched and I'll explain why. When Lin was traded to the Lakers, the Rockets had to give the Lakers a first round pick just to take Lin. Since the new CBA has been in effect, teams don't get picks for expiring contracts, they have to give picks in order for a team to take on those contracts. Mosgov is an anomaly because the cavs had been trying to get him and Denver knew they needed/wanted him and the Cavs had to pay their price. In addition, there is and will always be a premium on big men who can even barely pay. Why? Because there just aren't that many people who are actually that tall. There is no shortage of 6'3" guards. If the Lakers wanted to trade Lin they would probably have to surrender a 2nd round pick with him to make a deal.

I don't get this. Let's say a team that is 10 million under the cap wants to get Hill, can the Lakers trade him for a draft pick? Or a team that has a player making 5 mil, can the Lakers trade him and get that player and a draft pick as long as that equals to 70% of J Hill salary.

[longtime lurker]

yes it's totally far fetched and I'll explain why. When Lin was traded to the Lakers, the Rockets had to give the Lakers a first round pick just to take Lin. Since the new CBA has been in effect, teams don't get picks for expiring contracts, they have to give picks in order for a team to take on those contracts. Mosgov is an anomaly because the cavs had been trying to get him and Denver knew they needed/wanted him and the Cavs had to pay their price. In addition, there is and will always be a premium on big men who can even barely pay. Why? Because there just aren't that many people who are actually that tall. There is no shortage of 6'3" guards. If the Lakers wanted to trade Lin they would probably have to surrender a 2nd round pick with him to make a deal.

Lin was a special case considering that the Rockets were under a time constraint to create room to make an max offer for Bosh. Typically teams don't give away 1st round picks to get rid of expiring contracts. If a team wants to bolster their bench for the playoffs it might be worth them trading a low 1st round pick for Hill. Lakers would rather just let Lin expire than to trade a pick with him unless they're getting back a better player.

[IncarceratedBob]

Umm Paul George is questionable to ever play in the NBA again and the Pacers are thinking about releasing him seeing as his injury isn't progressing correctly. Any team would be stupid to trade for him

[chocolatethunder]

Lin was a special case considering that the Rockets were under a time constraint to create room to make an max offer for Bosh. Typically teams don't give away 1st round picks to get rid of expiring contracts. If a team wants to bolster their bench for the playoffs it might be worth them trading a low 1st round pick for Hill. Lakers would rather just let Lin expire than to trade a pick with him unless they're getting back a better player.

Since the new CBA teams have been including picks whether it's a first or a second to get teams to take contracts off their hands. The days of expiring contracts getting you something in return are over. That's a fact.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

I've heard rumors that they are looking into Paul George? Is that the best on the table? Lot of defensive big men on the team who can rebound but no real offensive paint presence, also there's doesnt seem to be a system either as the Lakers have had different lineups the past 3 games

where the heck did you get the paul george thing?

[Dr Seuss]

The days of expiring contracts getting you something in return are over. That's a fact.

Isnt Mozgov a FA after this season? So... not a fact.