Chapter 1: Rebuilding A Dynasty [Los Angeles Lakers] <END>

[TGsoGood]

What do you guys think of Young-Bhullar-'16 1st round pick (3 stars) for Andrew Wiggins?

So what are you going to do w/ the line up if Wiggins comes?
If stanley Johnson is the 6th man and Wiggins is in LA to stay then you should probably look into trading Oubre. Maybe for pick + a lowly paid specialist (maybe a 3pt specialist).

[Vespasian92]

I'd say no, just because I like realism and realistic trades a lot more. That helps me stick with my thread. I have to resist the urge to trade a lot and make big moves (I've done too much recently anyway with Favors for Ryno), but maybe make a smaller trade if you're desperate for a new face.

Sim brings little benefit anyway, so trade him for somebody who can actually play for more than 4 minutes

[Kevin]

I decided not to pursue the trade. 2k's messing with me

[Kevin]

Im going to be away for 3 or 4 days since Im still moving my stuff closer to uni so dont you worry, im not going to trash this story.

PS: my presentation looks so cool when using a phone. Hahaha

[Kevin]

Chris Broussard:

According to my sources, the Lakers will send their future 2016 1st round pick to the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers will then acquire the future 2015 1st round pick and 2016 2nd round pick from Dallas.

[kahoona]

This is an entertaining read. Hope it continues Possibly the only entity of existence where my Knicks are any good

[Kevin]

kahoona, what are you doing here?

Melo-Asik-Bynum-Mozgov combo seems to be working out for the Knicks.

[Kevin]

Week #16

@ Philadelphia (21-26)



Lakers dominate 76ers; 110-78

Player of the Game: E. Mudiay (21 pts, 8 rebs, 1 ast, 2-2 3PT)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
J. Randle (18 pts, 6 rebs, 2 blks)
J. Embiid (16 pts, 9 rebs, 5 asts, 1 stl, 2 blks)
J. Clarkson (13 pts, 5 rebs, 1 ast, 1 stl)

76ers:
I. Canaan (12 pts, 5 rebs, 3 asts)
J. Hill (11 pts, 6 rebs, 2 blks)
N. Noel (10 pts, 10 rebs, 2 blks)

Worst of the Night: I. Canaan (2-11 FG, 2-8 3PT)

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@ Chicago (32-17)



Lakers get easy win #2 versus Bulls; 112-83

Player of the Game: J. Randle (25 pts, 14 rebs, 4 asts, 4 blks)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
J. Embiid (14 pts, 9 rebs, 4 blks)
K. Porzingis (10 pts, 8 rebs, 1 ast, 1 blk)
S. Johnson (10 pts, 3 rebs, 5 asts)

Bulls:
J. Butler (22 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts)
D. Granger (15 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts)
P. Gasol (13 pts, 8 rebs)

Worst of the Night: D. Granger (5-20 FG, 1-7 3PT)

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@ Boston (27-23)



Johnson goes off for 30 points in win; 122-101

Player of the Game: S. Johnson (30 pts, 6 rebs, 7 ast, 1 blk)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
J. Embiid (22 pts, 16 rebs, 4 asts, 5 blks)
J. Randle (18 pts, 12 rebs, 5 asts, 3 blks)
N. Young (18 pts, 3 TOs)

Celtics:
A. Bradley (29 pts, 2 asts, 4 stls)
I. Thomas (27 pts, 2 rebs, 8 asts)
J. Young (19 pts, 6 rebs, 2 asts)

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Around the League:
> K. Walker out of lineup for 4-6 weeks (Broken Toe)
> 2 Weeks before Trade Deadline: Will Big Al be traded?
> Cavs dethrone Warriors in Power Rankings
> Harden is finally healthy
> Miami beat Philly for 8th straight win

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Players of the Week
West: Brandon Knight [PHX]
East: John Wall [WAS]

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Week Overall Result: 3 W , 0 L
Season: 24-27

[kahoona]

Kevin, That's a good question I'm afraid I don't have a very good answer for that one. You'll be surprised where you can end up on the internet when you are bored

Mozgod = MVP

[Kevin]

George, Bryant headline All-Star Reserves

Paul George and Kobe Bryant will headline the list of 14 players selected by the coaches as reserves for the 2016 All-Star Game, the NBA announced Friday. Bradley Beal, Kemba Walker, Gordon Hayward, and Brandon Knight each earned their first All-Star selection.

The reserves for the Western Conference are as follows:

Damian Lillard [POR] (6th Appearance)
James Harden [HOU] (3rd Appearance)
Kobe Bryant [LAL] (18th Appearance)
Gordon Hayward [UTA] (1st Appearance)
LaMarcus Aldridge [POR] (4th Appearance)
Dwight Howard [HOU] (8th Appearance)
Brandon Knight [PHX] (1st Appearance)

The reserves for the Eastern Conference are as follows:

Michael Carter-Williams [MIL] (2nd Appearance)
Bradley Beal [WAS] (1st Appearance)
Paul George [IND] (3rd Appearance)
Pau Gasol [CHI] (6th Appearance)
Andre Drummond [DET] (2nd Appearance)
Kemba Walker [CHA] (1st Appearance)
Dwyane Wade [MIA] (10th Appearance)

[TGsoGood]

Gordon Hayward

[Kevin]

Gordon Hayward

not too bad for a guy who averages 19/5/5.

[Kevin]

Wiggins, Randle headline Rising Stars Challenge

The BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge has always served as All-Star Weekend’s showcase for first- and second-year NBA players, using a variety of different formats from rookies versus sophomores to a fantasy draft.

The rosters were selected by the league’s assistant coaches, with one ballot for each of the NBA’s 30 teams. Both 10-man rosters include four guards, four frontcourt players and two players regardless of position. Each team also features a minimum of three first-year players and three second-year players among its 10 spots.

Team Shaq

G – Bryce DeJean-Jones [TOR]
G – Emmanuel Mudiay [LAL]
F – Bojan Bogdanovic [BKN]
F – Julius Randle [LAL]
C – Joel Embiid [LAL]
6 – Gary Harris [DEN]
7 – Stanley Johnson [LAL]
8 – Nerlens Noel [PHI]
9 – Jusuf Nurkic [DEN]
10 - Aaron Gordon [ORL]

Team Chuck

G – Olivier Hanlan [NYK]
G – Andrew Wiggins [MIN]
F – Jahlil Okafor [DAL]
F – Jabari Parker [MIL]
C – Frank Kaminsky [MEM
6 – Jordan Clarkson [LAL]
7 – Mario Hezonja [LAC]
8 – Sam Dekker [UTA]
9 – Perry Ellis [MIN]
10 – Amir Williams [SAS]

[TGsoGood]

Olivier Hanlan and Perry Ellis... a bit unexpected.
I like Hanlan, he could last a few years in the league. Ellis not so much.

[Kevin]

TGsoGood, the DC made by King Mellow was outdated and since I've already started the association, I can't change them to the drafted players. I thought you'd be more surprised by DeJean-Jones and Amir Williams

[Kevin]

Week #17 Recap

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@ Minnesota (20-30)

Lakers win against Pekovic-less Timberwolves; 117-110

Player of the Game: J. Randle (29 pts, 10 rebs, 1 ast, 1 stls, 2 blks)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
E. Mudiay (18 pts, 5 rebs, 5 asts, 3 stls)
S. Johnson (17 pts, 11 rebs, 4 asts, 1 stl, 1 blk)
K. Bryant (17 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk, 1 TO)

Timberwolves:
K. Martin (26 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts)
R. Rubio (26 pts, 4 rebs, 8 asts, 2 stls)
A. Wiggins (18 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts)

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@ Houston (24-29)

Mudiay scores career-high 23 in Houston; 117-102

Player of the Game: E. Mudiay (23 pts, 3 rebs, 4 asts, 1 stl, 1 blk)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
S. Johnson (21 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts)
J. Randle (15 pts, 13 rebs, 5 asts)
J. Embiid (14 pts, 13 rebs, 4 asts)

Rockets:
J. Harden (28 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts, 3 stls, 0-6 3PT)
N. Robinson (24 pts, 2 rebs, 5 asts)
D. Howard (20 pts, 13 rebs, 2 asts, 1 blk)

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Vs New Orleans (29-23)

Lakers blow out Pelicans to make it 5 straight; 106-87

Player of the Game: J. Randle (27 pts, 13 rebs, 5 asts, 2 stls, 4 blks)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
K. Bryant (19 pts, 4 rebs, 9 asts, 2 stls, 2 blks)
E. Mudiay (15 pts, 5 rebs, 6 asts, 2 stls)
J Embiid (12 pts, 11 rebs, 7 asts, 2 blks)

Pelicans:
J. Holiday (22 pts, 4 rebs, 2 asts)
L. Williams (17 pts, 1 reb, 2 asts, 1 stl)
A. Davis (11 pts, 13 rebs, 2 blks)

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Around the League:
- Teague tears Meniscus, will miss remainder of season
- Heats wins 10 straight games
- Curry recovering from Strained Groin

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Players of the Week:
East: C. Anthony [NYK]
West: J. Harden [HOU]

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Week Overall Result: 3 W, 0 L
Season: 27-27

[Kevin]

Just dropping by to say that I simulated the All-Star Weekend because I know it will crash so there would be no game reviews or anything like that, only pictures.

[Kevin]

All-Star Weekend Results:


Tokoto wins the 2016 Dunk Contest



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Kevin Martin bags 3-Point Contest Award



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Mudiay leads Team Shaq in win; 113-85



Player of the Game: E. Mudiay (28 pts, 7 rebs, 8 asts, 5 stls)

Other Notable Performers:

Team Shaq:

S. Johnson (20 pts, 5 rebs, 5 asts)
J. Embiid (14 pts, 15 rebs, 2 asts, 5 blks)
B. DeJean-Jones (16 pts, 4 rebs, 2 asts)

Team Chuck:

S. Dekker (19 pts, 5 rebs, 5 asts)
A. Wiggins (19 pts, 3 rebs, 5 asts)
J. Clarkson (16 pts, 7 rebs, 3 asts)

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LeBron James lifts East over West; 109-105



Player of the Game: L. James (20 pts, 9 rebs, 4 asts, 8-9 FG)

Other Notable Performers:

West:
R. Westbrook (17 pts, 4 rebs, 1 stl, 5-16 FG)
B. Griffin (16 pts, 11 rebs, 1 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk)
D. Cousins (12 pts, 12 rebs, 3 asts, 1 stl, 1 blk)

East:
K. Irving (18 pts, 3 asts, 2 stls)
C. Anthony (15 pts, 12 rebs, 1 blk)
C. Bosh (15 pts, 7 rebs, 5 asts, 2 stls)

[Kevin]

Just updated the Articles and Awards Section. Stay tuned for more

[Kevin]

Carroll back to full health


The Los Angeles Lakers forward, DeMarre Carroll, is now reportedly back to full health, according to Lakers’ coach, Byron Scott.

Carroll tore his ACL around last year’s playoffs when the Atlanta Hawks were at the brink of going to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Coach Byron Scott said Carroll is now ready to play in his first game this season.

We should see him on the floor tomorrow night when the Lakers face the Memphis Grizzlies.

[Kevin]

Week #18 Recap

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Vs Memphis (30-23)



Carroll returns in lineup as Lakers continue streak; 89-62

Player of the Game: K. Bryant (19 pts, 7 rebs, 3-5 3PT)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
E. Mudiay (16 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts)
J. Embiid (11 pts, 9 rebs, 1 blk)
D. Carroll (9 pts, 7 rebs, 1 ast, 3 stls)

Grizzlies:
F. Kaminsky (13 pts, 6 rebs, 2 stls)
C. Lee (12 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls)
M. Conley (10 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, 1 blk)

Worst of the Night: V. Carter (1-12 FG, 26 MINS, 0-7 3PT)

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Vs Golden State (38-15)



Curry scores season-high 26 in win; 94-109

Player of the Game: S. Curry (26 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
J. Randle (18 pts, 13 rebs, 3 blks)
J Clarkson (15 pts, 2 asts, 2 stls)
J. Embiid (15 pts, 8 rebs)

Warriors:
K. Thompson (21 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, 3 stls)
H. Barnes (19 pts, 6 rebs)
D. Lee (14 pts, 12 rebs)

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Around the League:
- Wizards lose 8th straight game.
- Kidd might lose his job in Washington.
- Rashad Vaughn might get signed later this month, agent says.

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Players of the Week:
East: L. James [CLE]
West: N. Robinson [HOU]

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Week Overall Result: 1 W , 1 L
Season: 28-28

[Kevin]

Lakers sign undrafted rookie Rashad Vaughn

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed undrafted guard from the 2015 NBA Draft, Rashad Vaughn, General Manager Kevin Parker Sr. announced today. It seems like Vaughn will be a Laker for 4 years and will be paid $1.2M per year.

Vaughn, a 6-foot-6-inch guard out of UNLV, was named the Mountain West Conference’s Freshman of the Year, Honorable Mention All-League and Second Team NABC All-District 17 in 2014-15 after averaging a team-high 17.8 points, along with 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He started all 23 games in which he played for the Rebels before suffering a season-ending knee injury, and at the time of the injury, his scoring average ranked second in the MWC and third in the nation among freshmen.

The Lakers hope Vaughn can share the load with the other rookie, Emmanuel Mudiay.

When asked about the signing, Vaughn said, “I’m very grateful for this opportunity that the Lakers Organization offered me. I’m sure I can contribute to this team and I hope the Lakers fans support me through my journey.”
Vaughn will play his first game as a Laker on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks.

[Kevin]

Lakers looking to get above .500

Before the All-Star Break, the Lakers were able to get their fifth consecutive win when they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 106-87 in front of Lakers fans at Staples Center. The win would place the Lakers back at .500, knotting their overall record at 27-27. Even though the Lakers clearly said that they are not looking to contend this season, they still think that going above the .500 mark can be a good morale and confident booster for their team.

Tonight, the Lakers are playing against the Dallas Mavericks in their homecourt. This will be the first game of a short three-game road trip in which the Lakers will travel to New Orleans, Dallas, and Cleveland.

While the Mavericks may not have the most impressive record (29-26) coming into tonight, they’re a contending team that certainly gets excited to play against a team like the Lakers. As has been the narrative for every road game this season for the Lakers, a bad start can really bury this team very deep into a deficit, so it’s going to be key for the Lakers that they start the game with strong effort and energy if they want to be successful on the road.

[Kevin]

Week 19

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Vs Dallas (29-26)

Matthews’ deep 3 stun Lakers; 87-90



Player of the Game: W. Matthews (22 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts, 1-4 3PT)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
K. Bryant (19 pts, 2 rebs, 4 asts, 2-4 3PT)
J. Randle (15 pts, 8 rebs, 4 asts)
E. Mudiay (15 pts, 3 rebs, 4 asts, 2 stls)

Mavericks:
D. Nowitzki (11 pts, 4 rebs,2 asts)
J. Okafor (10 pts, 6 rebs, 1 ast)
R. Rondo (9 pts, 5 rebs, 9 asts)

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@ New Orleans (31-25)

Lakers come back strong versus Davis-less Pelicans; 130-87



Player of the Game: J. Randle (26 pts, 19 rebs, 4 asts)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
K. Bryant (24 pts, 7 rebs, 6 asts)
E. Mudiay (18 pts, 6 rebs, 8 asts, 1 stl)
D. Carroll (9 pts, 2 rebs, 7 asts, 2 stls)

Pelicans:
L. Williams (20pts, 2 rebs, 6 asts, 3 stls)
J. Holiday (15 pts, 2 rebs, 6 asts)
E. Gordon (13 pts, 2 rebs, 1 ast, 1 stl)

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@ Dallas (30-27)

Lakers win but lose Embiid; 101-94



Player of the Game: J. Randle (18 pts, 7 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls, 2 blks)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
J. Embiid (14 pts, 18 rebs, 3 asts, 2 blks)
K. Bryant (11 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts)
R. Vaughn (10 pts, 4 rebs, 2 asts)

Mavericks:
R. Rondo (21 pts, 7 rebs, 8 asts, 2 stls)
A. Aminu (19 pts, 10 rebs)
W. Matthews (12 pts, 4 rebs, 6 asts, 4 stls, 1 blk)

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Around the League:
> Wizards fire Jason Kidd, hire Chase Farley
> Wolves hire Steve Clifford as coach, dump Flip Saunders

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Players of the Week:
East: Michael Carter-Williams [MIL]
West: Damian Lillard [POR]

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Week Overall Result: 2 W , 1 L
Season: 30-29

[Kevin]