Lakers looking to Acquire Paul George

[footey]

I see Magic willing to give up Russell, Randolph, Zubak, Nance and a future first.  But not Ingram.

Doubt that will be enough for Bird.  It would be some good blocks to build with, though.

[LGC88]

George is from L.A. and it has long been rumored that if he leaves Indiana it would be for the Lakers.

They said the same thing about Kevin Love

Derozan was also a lock to go to LA until he didnt.

Every single FA is rumored to go to LA and this year they signed Luol Deng and Timofey Mozgov.

Hahaha, good laugh TP

[LGC88]

Given the history between Magic and Bird and how competitive they were, do you think Larry will lose a trade vs a newbie GM called Magic Johnson?
 

[Tr1boy]

why are the Lakers following  the Celts?   

[hodgy03038]

why are the Lakers following  the Celts?   

They should always follow us and never be in front of us!!

[green_bballers13]

I think Magic will present a better package to Larry than Danny. D'Angelo Russell, Ingram, and Randle could all go for George. I'm not sure that Danny wants to give Jaylen, Marcus, and BKN 17 for George.

[RMO]

I think Magic will present a better package to Larry than Danny. D'Angelo Russell, Ingram, and Randle could all go for George. I'm not sure that Danny wants to give Jaylen, Marcus, and BKN 17 for George.

But then where does that leave the lakers?  I know George doesn't have to agree to a deal but I think Bird would probably communicate with him and try to keep the split amicable.  Are the lakers any better than Indiana after that trade?

[hodgy03038]

I think Magic will present a better package to Larry than Danny. D'Angelo Russell, Ingram, and Randle could all go for George. I'm not sure that Danny wants to give Jaylen, Marcus, and BKN 17 for George.

But then where does that leave the lakers?  I know George doesn't have to agree to a deal but I think Bird would probably communicate with him and try to keep the split amicable.  Are the lakers any better than Indiana after that trade?

If the Lakers were willing to give that for George then why didn't they offer that for Cousins? Obviously they didn't beat the Pelicans poor offer.

[Surferdad]

I think Magic will present a better package to Larry than Danny. D'Angelo Russell, Ingram, and Randle could all go for George. I'm not sure that Danny wants to give Jaylen, Marcus, and BKN 17 for George.

Well he could present a better package but will he?, and would Larry take the offer?  I say no to both questions.  For Magic, it doesn't make sense to gut the team for one player who is not clearly an elite superstar.  Also doesn't make sense for Larry to put himself down the same rabbit hole that the Lakers are in currently with decent young players that are not guaranteed to develop into big stars.  This is why there was a management change in LA.

[SparzWizard]

I think Magic will present a better package to Larry than Danny. D'Angelo Russell, Ingram, and Randle could all go for George. I'm not sure that Danny wants to give Jaylen, Marcus, and BKN 17 for George.

I hope so because the Lakers lose their most valuable assets for just one guy. Plus they're in the West and the West is very strong with the Warriors, Spurs, Rockets, and Clippers contending. Lakers won't be winning any titles anytime soon even with PG13.

[TheBig3]

I think Magic will present a better package to Larry than Danny. D'Angelo Russell, Ingram, and Randle could all go for George. I'm not sure that Danny wants to give Jaylen, Marcus, and BKN 17 for George.

But then where does that leave the lakers?  I know George doesn't have to agree to a deal but I think Bird would probably communicate with him and try to keep the split amicable.  Are the lakers any better than Indiana after that trade?

If the Lakers were willing to give that for George then why didn't they offer that for Cousins? Obviously they didn't beat the Pelicans poor offer.

Magic wasn't in charge when the Cousins trade happened..so who knows

[Celtics4ever]

Magic has a great on court IQ and good business acumen.   However, he was a horrible coach and I bet he is not very good as a GM.   I think his copying Ainge shows that he will copycat others to cover this up.   PG may not want to go there and loose on a stripped team.

[tarheelsxxiii]

Keep looking, Losers.

[Darío SpanishFan]

I think Magic will present a better package to Larry than Danny. D'Angelo Russell, Ingram, and Randle could all go for George. I'm not sure that Danny wants to give Jaylen, Marcus, and BKN 17 for George.

I hope so because the Lakers lose their most valuable assets for just one guy. Plus they're in the West and the West is very strong with the Warriors, Spurs, Rockets, and Clippers contending. Lakers won't be winning any titles anytime soon even with PG13.

This.

I've been fearing Ainge could use all our assets in a guy for a year and a half (well, a guy not named Anthony Davis). If the Lakers do this and trade all their assets for Paul George, I'd be quite happy.

[SHAQATTACK]

Oh their blog should have been drooling over him for years .  He is a CA guy and they think it's the only place he wants to be.

I think Russel s over rated myself .  Decent handle and shooter ...with not a clue how to play defense.....he was raised a Laker with zero adult supervisors or role models.   I doubt Bird wants to retrain him on the correct team basketball style play.