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Lakers Rumors: Deron Williams Discusses L.A. Possibilities

By | June 6, 2012|

Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams has been the focal point of a lot of free agent talk already this month and the NBA season isn’t even over yet. Still, Williams’ destination is a very popular talking point, as numerous teams are reportedly interested in acquiring the All-Star guard.

On Wednesday, Williams was in L.A. for the electronics convention known as E3, and discussed the possibility of joining the Lakers and what the team would need to do with Mark Medina of the L.A. Times.

As far as the Lakers are concerned, Williams appeared well aware that the Lakers’ payroll is limited.

“I know they don’t have any money to just go out and sign me,” Williams said. “It’ll have to be some kind of deal.”

This makes it very apparent that Williams is clear of the financial limitations currently holding the Lakers back from making a large free agent signing. But it also signifies that he has at least considered some of the possible ways for the team to still acquire him.

In the past Williams has expressed his distaste for the Lakers, and reiterated that same statement on Wednesday. But left things with a rather ominous, “we’ll see.”

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  • GOGO MIKE

    Deron will be a laker with Kobe, Arrtest,Bynum, THE REST WILL BE TRADED……

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Anthony-Flores/642019651 Anthony Flores

    You guys are reading too much into the “distaste” comment, he said he used to hate the Lakers because we knocked him out of the playoffs in 08, 09, 10…he is OBVIOUSLY very interested in coming to the Lakers, it’s been said in multiple places. Chill out guys.

    In terms of him going to Dallas, he’s also been rumored to have said “there’s no longevity there.” Why? Because Dirk is 35, they disassembled their championship team last year, their team will be further gutted, and they still have 2 mediocre contracts in Marion and Haywood. Don’t bet on Dallas, it’s FAR from a done deal. 

    And forget about the money…they could do a 3-way trade (Hou, ATL or Mem) where one of those teams takes Pau and Brooklyn gets an asset they want. Better than losing him for nothing right? And even if Brooklyn lets him walk, Deron could sign and trade with Houston where Houston sends Deron to LA and they get Gasol back. Um – hello???? Very possible. 

    So Rick and anyone else shooting down the idea of him coming to LA, shut your mouth. You don’t know what you’re talking about. 

    • Mylife1026

      I say the same thing this kid wants to win and he knows the Lakers would be the rite fit for him and this could be his team wen the Mamba retired

    • Dbrooks11

      Love it, I’m all in

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