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    Kobe Bryant 8 - Lakers 6th Man -

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    Shut your mouth right now. I will be proven right, dammit.
     
    Kobe Bryant 8, Jul 1, 2023
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    Pretty much means they got screwed with the Grant signing thanks to Dame
     
    OmarE, Jul 1, 2023
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    LBJ has been in touch with Lillard. I've been told Lillard is intrigued by being a Laker but is open-minded to many other destinations, which makes it difficult for the FO to get the leverage they need to pull off the move.

    When I asked the fellow who told me "something is brewing" before Draft night if this is what he was referring to, he said he never got a name, but that it all lines up.

    My sincerest apologies that I don't have much more. The fact that I'm not hearing much means that LAL is likely just going to make smaller tweaks and try to get everyone healthy for another run next season. If there's a big star in play, I will start to feel the pulse get stronger. But I would imagine they leave no stone unturned when it comes to Lillard!

    Take care!!!
     
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    Hmmm
     
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    Portland owes nothing to Dame, and he doesn’t have a no-trade clause, they should send him wherever they can get the best package for him. That’s what “loyalty” and not running from the grind get you.
     
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    Plus his contract, wasn't making things easy for them all this time.
    Trade him to NOP for Zion and some picks...
     
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    It can buy every model they made for the past ten years and still have plenty left over.
     
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    I don’t believe the Lakers will sign anyone else.I believed they wanted to stay below the first apron but apparently they want to stay below the Tax line.The 14th player will probably be Cole Swider
     
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    I'd rather bring Wenyen or Tristan back over Cole.
     
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    Yeah but those guys put you over the Tax
     
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    They burned over $4 million just to draft Lewis. They are keeping him.
     
    FrontOfJersey22, Jul 1, 2023
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    PR horse**** line. Committed to winning right after playing a 4th tier player 32 million a year for 5 years.
     
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    Rob absolutely killed it this time. I love every move he and the FO made this time around. The Austin deal will probably turn out to be THE most value on return in the entire League for the next three years.
    Rob has my vote for EOTY.
     
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    Every year Rob has improved. I'm not afraid anymore post LeBron era
     
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    Me neither. He’s really redeemed himself since the Westbrick debacle.
     
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    We all know that wasn't Rob's first choice, that was Bron's. Originally it was DeMar, Turner and Hield.
     
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    Well, we also know that Rob is the GM. He didn’t have a gun to his head. Pelinka has the final say. He still had a choice.
     
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