Lakers - Indiana Trade Idea

[Jeffrey32]

Pacers are quietly shopping Hibbert and want to send him to Western Conference. What about Hibbert going to the Lakers for a sign-and-trade of Pau? Lakers get a dominant center continuing that legacy and a young piece to build around, while Indiana gets a championship caliber big man on a cheaper, shorter 2-3 year deal that would allow them to sign Stephenson.

 

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I can see how this makes sense, but Pau would have to buy in -- fully -- to what's happening in Indiana. I think he probably has a better chance at a ring in OKC.

 

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... Speaking of Pau ...
I can't believe he isn't getting more buzz this season. After watching what Diaw did to the Miami defense, a guy like Pau should be on every GM's mind. By comparison, all teh noise that Carmelo is getting is laughable.

 

[QuinSnydersHair]

Pau might be signing with the Spurs or so I read. Also, OP, Hibbert's hardly dominant. If he was, Indy would probably not be shopping him.

 

[QuinSnydersHair]

Would you do Burke (they might see that as a decent upgrade eventually at point) and Gobert for Hibbert? Burke and Kanter? I'm not saying Indy would but would you?

 

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Pau might be signing with the Spurs or so I read.

that'd be awesome. I hope OKC gets more and more frustrated. And then, the stars leave.

 

[fishonjazz]

Would you do Burke (they might see that as a decent upgrade eventually at point) and Gobert for Hibbert? Burke and Kanter? I'm not saying Indy would but would you?

No

I want nothing to do with hibbert