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it would be partially semantics re: the ordering on rui. if we sign him first, that number will have to fit under the cap with the kessler trade and the mamu and grimes signings. we only cleared 2 with the ayton trade, so that's not much to work with. we could stretch-waive vando and sign rui for about 9 per, i think? that may be competitive with his other offers right now, plus retaining bird rights.

interestingly, you could do that AND trade knecht/laravia/2nds for S&T'd kuminga, i believe.

but i think rui/kuminga is either/or, as both players would want the same role here, and we don't want that kind of competition on the roster, imo.

 

I love the idea of Kuminga as a poor man’s LeBron but he never panned out for some reason with two teams, seem uncoachable. Rui on the other hand is very coachable and has proven time and time again to be a playoff performer, in fact the greatest 3pt shooter in playoff history while no one in the new additions have proven they are playoff performers in fact the ones who played a little in the play offs sucked lol…I don’t know the thinking behind this off the cuff rebuilding instead of just adding to the core sans LeBron

 

So wait, what does this mean? Is a S&T of Lebron still alive if we sequence the trades and signings in order?

 

Good Lord …. Dallas could be frightening if this “thicker than Wemby” dude has any game. Where was Tony … off in some lounge crooning his old hits to boomers?

https://twitter.com/pjwashbrasil/status/2073250424904204665?s=46&t=VpASWooOp-c0BfbMzXjnIw

 

I brought it up just because it is humorous. I wouldn't want him back for free...lol.

 

Yeah. I doubt we will be in the play in. Honestly see us landing in the top four again minus a season ending injury.

The signings and draft picks we made were good overall.

 

I get the concerns as it seems easy to get in JJs doghouse. I think it’s worth the risk though with Kuminga. If we can’t get a deal done then bring back Rui.

 

well, we know SA and okc are basically in the top 6 even with some injuries. we know what houston's team is. we don't know yet what denver and minny will end up looking like. i think we're the sixth team in that mix. with the warriors trying to make moves to get up with us.

phx and portland would like to join the party, as would utah, but i still have us ahead of them. i lump dallas in the bottom of that group with NO.

mem, sac, and the clips don't look like they're going to be in the top 10 mix unless something drastic happens.

so yeah, i can't say where i expect to finish until our moves are made and den, minny, and gs finish their offseasons. if we have injury issues, we could be play-in. if not, i think we're safely in the top 6 with even modest roster tweaks (e.g., no kuminga, etc.).

 

This is fair. I actually like us more than Houston or Minny but can definitely see that race being tight.

Again, despite my criticisms, I’m very bullish on Luka-AR-Kessler.

 

Yall gotta put some stuff into perspective. If Cam Carr hits we are golden. He’s a star. He can shoot and athleticism. I’m not capping. He should’ve went top 10.

He’s a very good player. Lebron in my opinion would be a fool not to go back to us. We’re the top teams of all the teams he’s considering. This isn’t a pitch to LeBron. It’s common sense. We have a deep squad we’ve added Carr, we’ve added Sexton Kessler Grimes he would be the compliment. Weve got the 3-Ds we have the lob Center rim protection. What am I missing here???


Lebron gets in over his head too much and thinks he knows basketball. It’s ignorant. Like why would you s*** on people and fracture relationships. You’re a billionaire.

one thing about Kobe he had an ego. But winning was above all. He didn’t care if he had Gasol or Shaq. He valued Lamar Odom so much because he was a winner.

Lebron has other motives and this whole Rich Paul fiasco isn’t letting him see it.


Anyway I’m gonna beat my drum here. Camm Carr is the key. Don’t let anyone on here ever put him in a trade for anybody except Wemby.


What makes me go nuts is Cam is the perfect player for Wemby. He can shoot and athleticism.

When I was talking about Kobe and thinking about him. I looked at Cam and heard him talk and I said I’ve seen that confidence before. I’ve heard that confidence before. I’m sure Rob has heard it.

I remember my boy who went to St. John’s they had a tournament against Baylor in Vegas he had floor seats. And Cam was telling his boy Nobody on St. John’s can guard me.

his confidence is off the charts. Love this kid. He’s so polished. Now obviously it’s gonna be a learning curve for him.

But more than Thiero. I would say not since Brandon Ingram have I looked at a kid in summer league and say yeah he’s got it. He confirmed my workout.

I saw at the combine it was Kobe s*** he was dominating scrimmages.

Much perfect Let Carr Luka Reaves and Kessler grow together.

the real one two punch is Carr Kessler.

 

you gotta put Carr in there.

 

What money Lakers have available ?
Zalgiris Kaunas have made a strong offer to Jonas Valanciunas, proposing a guaranteed two-year deal worth at least 2 million euros per season.
And he get some bonuses like free car or travel IDK really and it's tax free

 

I really hope these Kevon Looney rumors aren’t true. Good grief.

 

.... all of a sudden Luka and AR are chopped liver with their PnR games?

 

About time you figured it out

 

How shocked would you be if the Lakers free up 20mil then give it to LeBron

 

It would be a huge shock, but it's not happening

 

We have a super star, and an All Star caliber wingman. We are going to win some regular season games.

I think Kessler is a bit of a stiff, with limited offensive skills. He aint prime Gobert on defense either IMO. We are in trouble in the playoffs. We need a top 4 seed in order, to make it out of the 1st rd IMO.

That's my take at the moment..and that's with expections of everyone we signed, panning out like we hoped. If we make a few more good moves before opening night..I could be persuaded otherwise.

 

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We know Luka is a top 5 player. We know what Reaves is.

I’m saying the real one two punch is Cam and Walker.

I’m saying what I see. I watched Kobe and Shaq.

Cam doesn’t have the handle. But shooting and athleticism when you combine that you have a superstar. He’s gonna get better. And if he can develop into a top defensive player. That’s what Made Kobe so good was he was a great wing defender.

as advanced as Dylan Harper is he doesn’t have the athleticism of Carr.

So yes he’s going to blend well with Luka. But if you look at my comment. A one two punch on defense Carr locking up the perimeter and Kessler locking up rim protection. That’s a tandem. You add Carrs ability as a shooter and athleticism. And defender. He’s going to be able to shoot over guys. And the ability to get to the basket and make free throws is huge. And then that will open lobs for Kessler. just look at the tape.