Official 2012 NBA Off Season Thread

IceBergTaylor

lmao at all the airballs and the random clip of the big mac

blackjack2012

Matt- wrote: »

John Calipari
@UKCoachCalipari
I want to apologize to all the recruits this week. I'm spending the majority of my time answering questions from NBA teams about my six guys

coach calipari thinks he slick I see what he did there

Matt-

Alpha Outlaw wrote: »

Did ben gordon just become the best player on that team?

not so fast

Law Trafalgar

Dead @ axel, these niggas can't even hit open lay ops. I might as well fax my resume to the niggas over there.

Law Trafalgar

LOL, NIGGA THREW A PASS TO THE REF. DEAD

BlackAX410

god dammit my nigga Super Cool Beas went to da fuckin Lakers good pick up but i cant root for him anymore smfh

Matt-

They are letting season ticket holders have "tryouts" Thursday at the draft party to christen their first ever practice gym

BlackAX410

$pyda wrote: »

lmao at all the airballs and the random clip of the big mac

lol they wasnt right for doin dat to Boris

BlackAX410

SuperstarCole wrote: »

Dead @ axel, these niggas can't even hit open lay ops. I might as well fax my resume to the niggas over there.

shit if the GM's son can make da team we all got a shot lol

MR.CJ

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA
The general consensus around the NBA is that Ray Allen will sign with Miami. "Barring a change, he'll join the Heat," said a league source.

Hotnikelz

Throwed Off Axel wrote: »

god dammit my nigga Super Cool Beas went to da fuckin Lakers good pick up but i cant root for him anymore smfh

since when?

kacee139

Hotnikelz wrote: »

Throwed Off Axel wrote: »

god dammit my nigga Super Cool Beas went to da fuckin Lakers good pick up but i cant root for him anymore smfh

since when?

Michael Beasley Back on the Radar for the Lakers? Written by Ryan Ward

Before the horn sounded on the NBA trade deadline back on March 15, the Los Angeles Lakers were on the verge of acquiring small forward Michael Beasley. With the Lakers in desperate need of scoring off the bench and solid outside shooting, Beasley was thought to be one the missing pieces to the puzzle in Los Angeles.

Unfortunately, with about five minutes left before the deadline, the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled the plug on the deal that would’ve sent Beasley to the Lakers.

Now that the NBA off-season has begun for the Lakers and the Timberwolves, the trade rumors and free agent speculation has started to heat up with Beasley potentially landing on the open market. With the consensus being that the Lakers will trade Pau Gasol and let forwards Matt Barnes and Troy Murphy leave via free agency, Los Angeles will be pursuing frontcourt help over the summer.

That being said, Beasley fits the bill for the Lakers. With Los Angeles already showing interest in the 23-year-old heading towards the trade deadline, the team might revisit trying to acquire the forward via free agency.

According to Mark Medina of the L.A. Times, the Lakers might be able to sign Beasley for the mini-midlevel:

“Considering his recent performance, it’s possible that his market value would fall below the $6.9 million he made last season. Perhaps the Lakers could pick him up with a mini-midlevel ($3 million) contract or as part of a larger trade package.”

There’s no indication what the market will be for Beasley over the summer or how much interest the Timberwolves has in retaining him, but the Lakers could show serious interest. Minnesota might consider letting Beasley sign elsewhere over the summer with rookie Derrick Williams being the future of the small forward position for the Timberwolves.

The addition of Beasley would address many different needs for the Lakers moving forward. Beasley’s scoring punch off the bench, size and youth at 23-years-old are all attributes the Lakers are looking to improve upon in the off-season.

G Mack

“Considering his recent performance, it’s possible that his market value would fall below the $6.9 million he made last season. Perhaps the Lakers could pick him up with a mini-midlevel ($3 million) contract or as part of a larger trade package.”

no way is beasley taking a pay cut

BlackAX410

Hotnikelz wrote: »

Throwed Off Axel wrote: »

god dammit my nigga Super Cool Beas went to da fuckin Lakers good pick up but i cant root for him anymore smfh

since when?

it was reported on twitter they was trynna make a Jordan Hill for Michael Beasley sign nd trade deal nd wanted it complete some time in July

goodlookinout

Ben Gordon and Kemba basically the same player same skill set. Has to be another move on the horizon.

Tommy bilfiger

Kemba walker look like a midget out there and he do the same step bacc move everytime never was impressed wit walkers game,gordon is a way better shooter

Ben a career 40% 3 point shooter and can get buckets,he has the most 40 point games in bulls history besides mike

He slumped in Detroit cuz Detroit is trash and he wasn't utilized right his shot attempts went down

its....JOHN B

Throwed Off Axel wrote: »

Hotnikelz wrote: »

Throwed Off Axel wrote: »

god dammit my nigga Super Cool Beas went to da fuckin Lakers good pick up but i cant root for him anymore smfh

since when?

it was reported on twitter they was trynna make a Jordan Hill for Michael Beasley sign nd trade deal nd wanted it complete some time in July

Minnesota is going to be a problem

Matt-

goodlookinout wrote: »

Ben Gordon and Kemba basically the same player same skill set. Has to be another move on the horizon.

it was more about getting that extra draft pick. the trade wasn't so much about getting Ben Gordon. Although he's a better 3pt shooter than maggette, which is something the coach has said he wants.

DaBull

^^ co-sign, if the t-wolves get a legit 2-guard, they will be contenders for 5 years at least, i think they will offer $60 milli to harden next year to try and get him to leave OKC

Rosebudd B'Dose

kacee139 wrote: »

Hotnikelz wrote: »

Throwed Off Axel wrote: »

god dammit my nigga Super Cool Beas went to da fuckin Lakers good pick up but i cant root for him anymore smfh

since when?

Michael Beasley Back on the Radar for the Lakers? Written by Ryan Ward

Before the horn sounded on the NBA trade deadline back on March 15, the Los Angeles Lakers were on the verge of acquiring small forward Michael Beasley. With the Lakers in desperate need of scoring off the bench and solid outside shooting, Beasley was thought to be one the missing pieces to the puzzle in Los Angeles.

Unfortunately, with about five minutes left before the deadline, the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled the plug on the deal that would’ve sent Beasley to the Lakers.

Now that the NBA off-season has begun for the Lakers and the Timberwolves, the trade rumors and free agent speculation has started to heat up with Beasley potentially landing on the open market. With the consensus being that the Lakers will trade Pau Gasol and let forwards Matt Barnes and Troy Murphy leave via free agency, Los Angeles will be pursuing frontcourt help over the summer.

That being said, Beasley fits the bill for the Lakers. With Los Angeles already showing interest in the 23-year-old heading towards the trade deadline, the team might revisit trying to acquire the forward via free agency.

According to Mark Medina of the L.A. Times, the Lakers might be able to sign Beasley for the mini-midlevel:

“Considering his recent performance, it’s possible that his market value would fall below the $6.9 million he made last season. Perhaps the Lakers could pick him up with a mini-midlevel ($3 million) contract or as part of a larger trade package.”

There’s no indication what the market will be for Beasley over the summer or how much interest the Timberwolves has in retaining him, but the Lakers could show serious interest. Minnesota might consider letting Beasley sign elsewhere over the summer with rookie Derrick Williams being the future of the small forward position for the Timberwolves.

The addition of Beasley would address many different needs for the Lakers moving forward. Beasley’s scoring punch off the bench, size and youth at 23-years-old are all attributes the Lakers are looking to improve upon in the off-season.

Is it me or does seem like Beasley is older than 23???

infamous114

MR.CJ wrote: »

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA
The general consensus around the NBA is that Ray Allen will sign with Miami. "Barring a change, he'll join the Heat," said a league source.

Wooooooooo

ATTS

Lol..same thing i said. Beasley 23?

Matt-

he only did 1 year in college and seems like he's only been in the nba 3 or 4 years so 23 sounds about right.

DaBull

ATTS wrote: »

Lol..same thing i said. Beasley 23?

yes, him and KD played against each other in high school. beasley was in the same draft as D Rose. where ya'll cats been at. he young and would be a great pick up for Lakers to be 6th man

DaBull

clippers talking with Mavs about doing a Odom deal