Mike D'Antoni seemed skeptical that the Los Angeles Lakers might make a move before the Feb. 21 trade deadline.
"It would add somebody who doesn't know what they're doing and it could take awhile," said D'Antoni, who spoke with Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak last weekend in Miami. "You're playing games you have to win and we might not even play them. That's a hard thing.
"As an organization, I'm sure we'll keep looking and talking and if something makes sense, we'll do it."
Louis Amundson and Kenyon Martin are among the free agents available.
D’Antoni has preached the value of giving minutes to players who fit his system.
"We need to play guys who know the system," D'Antoni said. "We could bring somebody in to bring them on the bench for a while. But that doesn't make any sense for us either.
"We're in a strange situation."
D'Antoni Skeptical Lakers Will Make Move Before Trade Deadline
Started by
TheOriginalCZM
, Feb 14 2013 02:25 PM
17 replies to this topic
#1
TheOriginalCZM
-
-
- 757 posts
twitter @MyResumeDontLie
- Joined: Oct 12, 2012
- Name:J
- Fan Since:1989
- Fav. Laker:Brian Scalabrine
Posted February 14, 2013 - 02:25 PM
#2
LakerGeezer
-
-
- 794 posts
Rookie
- Joined: Jan 06, 2013
- Location:North Korea
- Fan Since:1990
- Fav. Laker:Dennis Rodman
Posted February 14, 2013 - 06:52 PM
I am sure that Jerod Dudley can be pried away from the Suns for 2 first round unprotected draft picks in 2017 and 2018.
#3
GCMD
-
-
- 5,324 posts
Starter
- Joined: Jul 25, 2008
- Fav. Laker:Magic Johnson
Posted February 14, 2013 - 06:58 PM
LOL...this isn't PHO, Toto.
If the Lakers can land a player like Josh Smith who gives them a better chance at landing Dwight this offseason, they do it...they don't care about the short term goals nearly as much as MDA does.
If the Lakers can land a player like Josh Smith who gives them a better chance at landing Dwight this offseason, they do it...they don't care about the short term goals nearly as much as MDA does.
I'm BAAACCCKKKKK!!!
#4
Jackson
-
-
- 3,246 posts
Sixth Man
- Joined: Dec 10, 2011
- Location:Honolulu, Hawaii
- Fav. Laker:Kobe Bryant/Kareem/Sasha(LOL)
Posted February 14, 2013 - 07:06 PM
Why don't we just offer the Hawks all our unprotected draft pics from 2020 to 2039 for Josh Smith?
Edited by Jackson, February 14, 2013 - 07:08 PM.
#5
LakeShowTime
-
-
- 1,365 posts
16x champs
- Joined: Apr 17, 2012
- Location:Los Angeles
- Fan Since:2002
- Fav. Laker:Kobe Bryant
Posted February 14, 2013 - 07:33 PM
Although it is not a trade, it would be awkward if lakers make a move on him and fire him or something lol
#6
Japago
-
-
- 3,495 posts
Sixth Man
- Joined: Aug 02, 2010
- Name:Pat
- Fan Since:1995
- Fav. Laker:Kobe
Posted February 14, 2013 - 09:51 PM
I'd consider moving Nash. He just hasn't been a huge difference maker for this team. But, he still has solid numbers. I think he could still have some value, but his contract would limit it. Apart from that, I don't think there's really anything else the Lakers can do now. They would have to deal draft picks from next decade. Their TPEs are too small. There probably aren't any difference makers in FA either.
#7
integrate0
-
-
- 73 posts
Rookie
- Joined: Jan 05, 2013
- Name:j
- Fan Since:1990
- Fav. Laker:magic
Posted February 14, 2013 - 09:53 PM
"It would add somebody who doesn't know what they're doing and it could take awhile," said D'Antoni.
He's kidding, right? NOBODY KNOWS WHAT THEY'RE DOING.
He's kidding, right? NOBODY KNOWS WHAT THEY'RE DOING.
#8
Windu
-
-
- 38,205 posts
Emperor Of The Hot Girls Thread
- Joined: Apr 24, 2009
- Name:Will
- Fan Since:1999
- Fav. Laker:Kobe
Posted February 14, 2013 - 09:56 PM
Hopefully, we're moving your amateur ass.
Pau Gasol is TRASH
#9
KB_24
-
-
- 3,282 posts
Sixth Man
- Joined: May 22, 2009
- Location:Paris, FR.
- Fan Since:1999
- Fav. Laker:number 24
Posted February 14, 2013 - 09:58 PM
Hopefully, we're moving your and Pau amateur asses.
fixed for u
My blood runs purple and gold...
#10
Windu
-
-
- 38,205 posts
Emperor Of The Hot Girls Thread
- Joined: Apr 24, 2009
- Name:Will
- Fan Since:1999
- Fav. Laker:Kobe
Posted February 14, 2013 - 10:00 PM
that fix makes my grammar look bad
Pau Gasol is TRASH
#11
Japago
-
-
- 3,495 posts
Sixth Man
- Joined: Aug 02, 2010
- Name:Pat
- Fan Since:1995
- Fav. Laker:Kobe
Posted February 14, 2013 - 10:05 PM
The whole "it takes time to build chemistry" thing has had one problem for the beginning: They never should've been this bad even considering that. When good teams struggled in the beginning, it wasn't to this extent.
It's been clear for a long time that this team just has fundamental problems that no amount of chemistry will fix.
It's been clear for a long time that this team just has fundamental problems that no amount of chemistry will fix.
#12
MDI
-
-
- 34,885 posts
Jesus Fan
- Joined: Jul 24, 2008
- Location:Irvine
- Fav. Laker:Kobe Bryant
Posted February 18, 2013 - 06:37 PM
JJ Hickson is another intriguing name available at the deadline. True PF/Double Double machine/can hit the outside shot
https://twitter.com/...693270368780288
I wonder if Portland would do a Pau for Mathews/Hickson deal?? Mathews is owed $6.9 and $7.2 mil after this year
https://twitter.com/...693270368780288
Portland still willing to move J.J. Hickson, but hasn't found an appealing offer yet, sources tell Y!
I wonder if Portland would do a Pau for Mathews/Hickson deal?? Mathews is owed $6.9 and $7.2 mil after this year
Props to fkMikeBrown
#13
Rad
-
-
- 1,189 posts
...
- Joined: Aug 23, 2009
- Location:Sydney, Australia
Posted February 18, 2013 - 06:56 PM
I wouldn't mind Hickson.
#14
netlord
-
-
- 9,761 posts
Flying high
- Joined: Jul 29, 2008
- Location:España
- Name:Alexi
- Fav. Laker:Kobe
Posted February 18, 2013 - 08:20 PM
We should trade you Mike, doesn't matter what players we have as long as you are here.
#15
Windu
-
-
- 38,205 posts
Emperor Of The Hot Girls Thread
- Joined: Apr 24, 2009
- Name:Will
- Fan Since:1999
- Fav. Laker:Kobe
Posted February 18, 2013 - 08:46 PM
JJ Hickson is another intriguing name available at the deadline. True PF/Double Double machine/can hit the outside shot
https://twitter.com/...693270368780288
I wonder if Portland would do a Pau for Mathews/Hickson deal?? Mathews is owed $6.9 and $7.2 mil after this year
Ohh we'd rob the hell outta them. Do it
Pau Gasol is TRASH
#16
Drazard
-
-
- 1,474 posts
The Death Bringer
- Joined: Feb 08, 2012
- Location:Philippines
- Name:Drazard
- Fav. Laker:Kobe Bryant
Posted February 18, 2013 - 08:54 PM
LMAO this guy is crazy ~_~
he praise his system so much yet the problem is the effort in both ends not his offense.
he praise his system so much yet the problem is the effort in both ends not his offense.
"If I can do it tomorrow I won't do it today!"
#17
Majesty
-
-
- 13,066 posts
Grats on making the Warrior Girls cuzzo!!
- Joined: Dec 11, 2011
- Name:Jay
- Fan Since:1987
- Fav. Laker:Kobe present, Magic past
Posted February 18, 2013 - 09:00 PM
The problem is we have 6 players on our roster that never will play. Either due to injury, Gasol, Hill or because of lack of skill, Duhon, Ebanks, Morris, Sacre.
We only play our starting 5 and Blake, Jamison and Meeks. That's it.
Because of injury our depth is hurt. We aren't gonna win with 6 empty slots. So that's why Gasol talks are picking up now.
We only play our starting 5 and Blake, Jamison and Meeks. That's it.
Because of injury our depth is hurt. We aren't gonna win with 6 empty slots. So that's why Gasol talks are picking up now.
Edited by Majesty, February 18, 2013 - 09:02 PM.
If we somehow land Dwight Howard AND Nash (which is one of the biggest reaches I've posted, don't think that will happen), then yeah...I have no problem with it, because Howard won't allow anyone to take Nash off the dribble 30+ minutes a game.
You should reach more often
#18
MDI
-
-
- 34,885 posts
Jesus Fan
- Joined: Jul 24, 2008
- Location:Irvine
- Fav. Laker:Kobe Bryant
Posted February 19, 2013 - 04:12 PM
https://twitter.com/...018463268171776
Kupchak: "There’s not a way to upgrade the talent on this team. I don’t anticipate anything dramatic talking place in the next 2 days."
Props to fkMikeBrown
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users
