Rumors: Turiaf Likely a Warrior

emplay · Clublakers Analyst Joined: 15 Aug 2004 Posts: 2800

Hey all,

Here is my latest Rumors Column:

Rumors: Turiaf Likely a Warrior
http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=9514

It doesn’t appear the Lakers will keep Turiaf – and a rushed deal to make it all work is even less likely.

Also the Clippers sign Azubuike to an offer sheet – and waive the rights to Q Ross – who the Lakers should take a seriously look at.

I find it interesting that the Celtics gave on Posey – the guy I really felt was the difference in the NBA Finals – over $7 million 4 years down the road. Doesn’t seem like the right choice.

Finally, I’ll be on Dameshek Denholm and Long (710 ESPN) tomorrow at approximately 4:42pm PST Friday.

http://stations.espn.go.com/stations/710espn/show?showId=ddl

Here’s the streaming link

http://stations.espn.go.com/stations/710espn/story?id=listenlive

Thanks

Eric

Aceiz2fresh · Joined: 17 Jun 2008 Posts: 321

always apperciate your hard work emplay.

I wanna ask you about a rumor i heard on realgm
"lakers might make a move on ron artest this upcoming weekend"?
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ScoobySnackz · Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 318 Location: Dog-house

Ace can you give me link to that please?

- Scooby

emplay · Clublakers Analyst Joined: 15 Aug 2004 Posts: 2800

no idea what your realgm rumor is - a link would help - but I seriously doubt it.

LakersFan1211 · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:35 am Post subject:

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/53645/20080718/mavericks_say_no_to_artest_for_josh_howard_offer/

Says that the LO for Ron is broken down..but never know..

Alleyhoops

JoeBlow · Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Posts: 596 Location: San Gabriel, CA

We can use a rangy guard that can stay in front of the speed demons. He's a bit light, but still better than our defensive alternatives at PG. I say nab him if the price is right.
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Jajwa · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 2160

Ross is effective but his 3 point shot has only been good this year. I'm a bit hesitant but also intrigued.

nicehair911 · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:10 am Post subject:

Ross is a great man defender. But we already have Sasha as our backup SG. I suppose Ross and Karl can fight for that last spot.
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Jajwa · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 2160

Sasha is not a lock to come back.

nosebleedbum · Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Posts: 1748

Ross would be a nice pickup for 1 mil. He's a bothersome defender. He knows how to guard the point.. something Fish and especially Farmar are clueless on.

emplay · Clublakers Analyst Joined: 15 Aug 2004 Posts: 2800

ross is a far better defender than given credit - he can spend an entire game guarding an elite pg or elite 2 guard - and can get major minutes slowing down scoring threes

KGB · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:30 am Post subject:

I highly doubt he'll do better over there than here.
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The Maverick · Australia's Lakers Rep Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 7306

Are we looking at Ross, or do you just believe we should go after him?
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Rumor: Today likely a Friday

KB24@CL · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:45 am Post subject:

good luck Ronny jam2

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abeer3 · Joined: 18 Feb 2005 Posts: 4576

i'm in favor of picking up kwame now. he knows the system, and he's a big body who can play d on the kgs of the world, as well as the shaqs.

bynum/kwame/benga
gasol/odom/walton
ariza/odom/radman/walton
kobe/sasha/q. ross (i agree with emplay that he's underrated as a defender)
fish/farmar/sasha

probably keep karl just for giggles, and go to battle with that group.

gcclaker · Joined: 05 May 2006 Posts: 3696 Location: Laker Cyber Space

It was a pleasure watching Turiaf play with the Lakers but he has his future to secure so I fully understand. I do hope he thrives there and grows as a professional.

On other matters...I would take Brown over Mihm at this point. Mihm is damaged goods and will never regain his form. I do feel Brown will end up elsewhere.

Q-Ross? I would definitely take him. He is a poor man's Michael Cooper. Ross is an able defender that can cover quick point guards or spend time covering the 2. He can hit the mid range shot too. I wouldn't mind having him on the squad. You can never have enough reliable perimeter defenders.
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SignPippenNow · Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 2266

Emplay if they aren't matching Turiaf and they know that why not announce it? I understand they have the day to do it but if nothing is going on why wouldn't they just go ahead and announce it and let him go? Is it possible they are still debating on keeping him?

nicehair911 · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:26 pm Post subject:

Ross for the minimum sounds great to me if the guy can defend point guards.
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