Posted by copernicus on 2/20/2017 3:38:00 PM (view original):
why would the Lakers want another PF? (Randle, Nance jr., Black, even Deng is better off there - they have that position covered)
and what pick? 2019? the hornicans just traded away their 2017 pick - I would think the Lakers want back into this draft not have to wait - and now w Boogie the Pelicans are capped so just the salary offset is going to require more than Jones and it probably all needs to be expiring
Lou is more likely to wind up on the Wizards for a 2017 1st rounder and filler that will come off the books this summer (like Burke)
Agree that Washington is still the leader, but since nothing's happened, there's no reason not to explore other things. It's still very possible that either through bad play or the Lottery, the Lakers keep this season's pick and have none at all next season. (Since they've traded their '18 2nd too.) With an early 2nd round pick this draft, maybe a 1st next draft is more appealing than 2 picks close together this draft. Take another year to "look and see". Salaries or a 3rd team would need added, but I'd gamble on Jones before any late 1st rounder, and certainly before Black. Comparing him to Deng at this point is silly. Maybe add Deng and one of NOLA's spare bigs to make salaries work.