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  1. VladeD714

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    Do you have access to the Marc Stein piece?
     
    VladeD714, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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    432J, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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    I agree with the AD part, but let’s not discount how good Luka is. He might not make us better, but he doesn’t make us worse IMO, he’s capable of going off in a Kobe-like way, we don’t have anyone on the team who could do that and haven’t since LeBron 2021 maybe? Luka is averaging 28/8/8, he’s a superstar. We need defense now for sure, but Luka is one of the best in the game, top 5 at worst.
     
    Weezy, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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    that's true about luka, but they'll need to score 160 pts a game since they'll be giving up 150. if they're planning in still contending this season, trading for a solid defensive big man is a must. just not sure what pieces they can use to accomplish that, and i really hope its not reaves
     
    432J, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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    Just ignore @showtime24 he’s been doing his damndest to trade him all season …..
     
    LTLakerFan, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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    Wouldn't mind it.

    :Kobe Snickering:
     
    VladeD714, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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    Bite me.

    :Laugh:
     
    LTLakerFan, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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    Barnstable Supreme Fuzzler of Lakersball.com Staff Member

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    I wonder how many Luka fans come over from the Mavs soon?
    :ADeyeshift:
     
    Barnstable, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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  9. 432J

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    this has to be the most shocking trade in NBA history
     
    432J, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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    Tryna get my head around this: Number one: AD is gone. That's enough to make me physically ill.
    Two: Luka needs to get serious about his fat azz. Like: fast.
    Three: Max was becoming one of my favorite players. I'm really sad to see him go. I have zero enthusiasm for Kleber or Markieff.

    Just when we were starting to look like a Top 3 Defensive team...this?

    I'm really really RILLY wondering what was going on behind the scenes with AD and the Lakers brass. It's easy to imagine Luka had grumbled about being tired in DAL, and so he ballooned to 260 and got hurt over and over.

    I don't think this makes us better in the short term. Damn.

    DAY-UM!
     
    Zoyd Wheeler, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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    i really don't think AD's comment about trading for a 5 was a factor in this deal

    really seems like dallas actually offered luka in a trade out of nowhere and the lakers would've been absolutely brain dead to turn it down. christie wouldn't have played tonight had this been in the works
     
    432J, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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    Jobs not done.
     
    JSM, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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    LTLakerFan, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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    f*** it. with luka here, the future is looking a lot brighter than it was a few hours ago and those 1st rounders aren't as necessary

    go get bam
     
    432J, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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    Yep. Rob is thinking or has a moved lined up with that pick in mind. I remember when Kawhi signed with the Clippers; the next move was Rob signing Danny Green. He isn't done. Still has 2 seconds, Rui, Austin, etc. Nobody is safe.

    Weeeeeeeeeee
     
    VladeD714, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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    Austin is safe book it.
     
    LTLakerFan, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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    If you say so...

    :Noddingyes:
     
    VladeD714, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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    LMAO

     
    Weezy, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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    :Laugh:
     
    LTLakerFan, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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    another lakers trade completely out of left field. that's how the FO has operated for the most part the last few years

    so i'm expecting a big man that isn't val, kessler, or vucevic. i'm thinking bam or capela
     
    432J, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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