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  1. karacha

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    I have a strong sense that a move is coming. Maybe not Giannis, but something along those lines.
     
    karacha, Jan 30, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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    Precisely. I think it’s a downgrade.
     
    CarolinaLakerFan, Jan 30, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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    Few more things from the Fischer chat:

    - Lakers don't want to take back future money. Want cap space this summer.

    - Thinks we want to find a center as a long term solution (not necessarily this deadline), DA ain't it.

    - SA also interested in Ellis.

    - Depending on what happens with the Cavs in the next week, Ball could be a buyout candidate
     
    JSM, Jan 30, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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    lot of teams supposedly interested in ellis that don't need him. either facilitating or trying to keep him from us.
     
    abeer3, Jan 30, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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  5. FrontOfJersey22

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    Yeah, let’s trade our best shooter for one who can’t, at all.
     
    FrontOfJersey22, Jan 30, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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    Really? Why?
     
    OX1947, Jan 30, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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  7. FrontOfJersey22

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    :ADGlance:
     
    FrontOfJersey22, Jan 30, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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  8. VincePT

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    If we get a first with this Rui deal, I like it. Hunter is a very good 3&D guy, having a down year, and is more skilled offensively than Rui. Typical buy low, and hope he has a great season next year on his contract year.

    but Cavs want to dump his salary, and Rui is an actual legit starter, so we should be getting a first.
     
    VincePT, Jan 30, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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    Luka lol

    Come on Rob give this team a chance and get rid of the deadweight like Gabe for a POA defender and let's go. This is the most fun Laker team since the Bubble year.
     
    Pioneer10, Jan 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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  10. FrontOfJersey22

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    Too bad Wiz don’t have a reason to trade Sarr. He would be a perfect pairing with Luka.
     
    FrontOfJersey22, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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    :Laugh: Timing is off fatboi
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Jan 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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    Don’t tie your flexibility to Hunter. Dont make a trade to make a trade. Only trade Lakers should be making is Giannis.
     
    Kobeluka99, Jan 30, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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    trading rui for hunter would be a downgrade

    but i'd be surprised if it happens. trades during the pelinka era have almost always come out of nowhere
     
    432J, Jan 30, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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    Laker fans put this in perspective. Gianiss has put us on his preferred list. We are this much closer to Gianiss saying I will only sign an extension with the Lakers only deal with the Lakers. Then we are the team. Remember AD started with Boston and the Lakers and then went only to the Lakers. We got a shot.
     
    Kobeluka99, Jan 30, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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    We're on everyones list, except LMA, Marc and Snake. Nothing to see here...
     
    Kenzo, Jan 31, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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