Getting Mitchell seems less and less likely
Lakers front office has mixed feelings when it comes to Trae
Hayes and Cam are going to most likely opt in
Good chance we run it back with the same team
"The future of D'Angelo Russell will play a central role in how active the Lakers will be in trade talks this offseason.
In this scenario, Russell opts-in to his $18.7 million contract or even takes less in his next contract, the Lakers are a possible first-apron team and are not allowed to take back more money in a trade.
That would mean a hypothetical Reaves-Hachimura and three first-round picks for Mitchell trade does not work.
A Russell sign-and-trade to Cleveland and Reaves, for example, also does not work because it would put the Lakers over the second apron.
Teams over the second apron are not allowed to aggregate contracts sent out in a trade.
If Russell does not return or they find a third team to take back his contract if he opts-in, the Lakers would be allowed to aggregate contracts sent out. The Lakers would then be allowed to trade Reaves, Hachimura and three first-round picks (2024, 2029 and 2031) for Mitchell."
https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/40203698/why-cleveland-cavaliers-advantage-sell-donovan-mitchell
Why would we keep D'Lo and Donovan?
He should be packaged too
Edit: Read the rest and people that write in vague circles are infuriating to me
Getting Mitchell seems less and less likely
Lakers front office has mixed feelings when it comes to Trae
Hayes and Cam are going to most likely opt in
Good chance we run it back with the same team
Cam is great as a third string wing. He'd make a long career for himself if he just worked on his spot up shooting.
Almost positive either Hayes (if he opts in) or Wood get traded, there's no way they run back the same big man rotation, ain't no way
This was the trade that was suppose to happen. Now we could gonna lose DLO for nothing.
"Many in the industry believe the Lakers would like to upgrade around James, Davis and Reaves. That probably means Russell ends up elsewhere"
bleacherreport.com/articles/10122279-potential-paths-for-dangelo-russell-and-the-los-angeles-lakers
āRussell leaving could help the Lakers bring back players like Taurean Prince, Max Christie, Spencer Dinwiddie and/or spend the $5.3 million taxpayer mid-level exception.ā
via Eric Pincus
āRussell leaving could help the Lakers bring back players like Taurean Prince, Max Christie, Spencer Dinwiddie and/or spend the $5.3 million taxpayer mid-level exception.ā
via Eric Pincus
If for whatever reason we donāt sign Christie
how yall feel about a pg rotation of dinwiddie, cp3, and kris dunn? saw a mention of it on lakers nation youtube
@Leftside i knew i was cooking when i said trade gabe, keep dinwiddie and add cp3
Cp3 is washed. But heās boys with Lebron. So stupid. Be the only team in the league running with two 40 year olds. He is a washed midget
how yall feel about a pg rotation of dinwiddie, cp3, and kris dunn? saw a mention of it on lakers nation youtube
@Leftside i knew i was cooking when i said trade gabe, keep dinwiddie and add cp3
I'd want to kms, that screams f*** offense and I loved Kris. His college teammate Bryce Cotton used to run rec in the gym I frequented and he's a good dude
But im all on board with CP3
Cp3 is washed. But heās boys with Lebron. So stupid. Be the only team in the league running with two 40 year olds. He is a washed midget
Bron dgaf if they cool or not. Look at what happened to Melo and D Wade
Cam is great as a third string wing. He'd make a long career for himself if he just worked on his spot up shooting.
Almost positive either Hayes (if he opts in) or Wood get traded, there's no way they run back the same big man rotation, ain't no way
Cam was actually okay until he got hurt. His defense was legit and he was hitting his jumper. If we getting a better coach and he brings energy with that defense and jumper, he could be a useful backup. I think he is more of a backup wing.
This was the trade that was suppose to happen. Now we could gonna lose DLO for nothing.
https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1794046163143839918I want DeJounte. Then Seattle hoopers different
Maybe?
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1794166827633070401We had Mike Brown dude. He was ass
I think this should be our target
espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4431680/onyeka-okongwu
Why: The Hawks are going Draft that French center at 1 and he is likely going be starting center. I would offer the 17th pick, Gabe Vincent, and a future 2nd.
nbadraft.net/players/onyeka-okongwu
A defensive center who is only 23. This would solve a big hole at center with youth. Okongwu has flashed but sometimes it takes players a few years. Heās just hitting his prime and best basketball ahead of him. He fits with win now. Heās even from LA
C - Okongwu
F- AD
F- Lebron
G- Reaves
G -
6th - Rui - Rui moves back into that 6th man of the year role.
Other bench
Bigs- Wood/ Hayes
F- Vandy / Cam
SG- Max
Then we look to flip DLO for a more athletic and quicker PG. Itās time to break up Reaves and DLo. Two guards who arenāt great at defense isnāt it. DLO has a loser mind set. He thinks heās an all star when he should really be a 6th man Jamal Crawford type
I think this should be our target
https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4431680/onyeka-okongwu
Why: The Hawks are going Draft that French center at 1 and he is likely going be starting center. I would offer the 17th pick, Gabe Vincent, and a future 2nd.
https://www.nbadraft.net/players/onyeka-okongwu/
A defensive center who is only 23. This would solve a big hole at center with youth. Okongwu has flashed but sometimes it takes players a few years. Heās just hitting his prime and best basketball ahead of him. He fits with win now. Heās even from LA
C - Okongwu
F- AD
F- Lebron
G- Reaves
G -
6th - Rui - Rui moves back into that 6th man of the year role.
Other bench
Bigs- Wood/ Hayes
F- Vandy / Cam
SG- Max
Then we look to flip DLO for a more athletic and quicker PG. Itās time to break up Reaves and DLo. Two guards who arenāt great at defense isnāt it. DLO has a loser mind set. He thinks heās an all star when he should really be a 6th man Jamal Crawford type
They not getting rid of Okungwu, unless they'll get back Bron
Screw it, Iāll do a mock off-season.
-Make that Atlanta trade for the center, #17 Vincent
-Trade DLO 2 2nd rounders for Jordan Clarkson
Hayes and Cam will opt in
bring back Max. Give him the clear role as backup SG
Sign Markelle Fultz to the MLE. He will get a starting spot. Magic going bring in a shooter to start next to Suggs
sign James Wiseman for the minimum
2024 - 2025 Lakers
C - OkongWu, Wiseman, Hayes
PF- AD, Vandy, Wood
SF- Lebron, Rui, Maxwell
SG- Reaves, Christie, Cam
PG- Fultz , Clarkson, JHS
Getting Mitchell seems less and less likely
Lakers front office has mixed feelings when it comes to Trae
Hayes and Cam are going to most likely opt in
Good chance we run it back with the same team
Get a center maybe 2
Draft bpa
Flip that loser DLo
Any coach would be an upgrade to Ham
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Thatās enough changes. Build chemistry, stay healthy