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  1. Slick2021

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    We couldn't sign either of them, they made too much money.
     
    Slick2021, Feb 6, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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    Hmmm. I suppose we could just be vetting scouts.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Feb 6, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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    Slick2021, Feb 6, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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    JSM, Feb 6, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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    Likely both but I imagine the names may not be well known to us but well known around the league.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Feb 6, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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    https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...a-clippers-cleveland-cavaliers-darius-garland
     
    Slick2021, Feb 6, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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    We might be wrong about the 14M stuff, Trevor mentioned it on the All white Lakers podcast, so we have a chance to get Middleton lol but not Demar since the Kings are deranged and accept no buyouts
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Feb 6, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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    Thybulle is apparently dealing with knee issues again along with his thumb injury.

    Guys get hurt worse when coming here not better. I think I’m out on him.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Feb 6, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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    Hmmmm
     
    Slick2021, Feb 6, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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    If Thybulle can’t play then there’s no point in bringing him in. Look for Klay or Demar
     
    svtzr, Feb 6, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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    I married a tan wife, and I jealous of her skin tone.

    :Noddingyes:
     
    sirronstuff, Feb 6, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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    Why no on Thomas? Bench scoring is atrocious. This gives the Lakers someone who can score. He can't do anything else but with Bron, Reaves, or Luka on the court at all times, you don't need Thomas to create for others.

    You're not going to get a better offensive skillset than him. Lakers bench can't score at all.
     
    Astros, Feb 6, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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    (1) Trade 2031 1st to Brooklyn for 2027 worst 1st and 2029 worst 1st.

    (2) Trade 2026 Lakers 1st (projected 23rd pick) + 2027 Brooklyn worst 1st + 2029 Brooklyn worst 1st + 2033 Lakers 1st + Ayton (opt-in) + Thiero + Knecht to Milwaukee for Giannis.

    Bucks could sell to their fans that they got 4 first-round picks for Giannis, and some good young players in Thiero and Knecht. By the end of the 2033 season, Giannis will be 38, Reaves 35, and Luka 34. So that pick could be valuable. Age increase chance of injuries.
     
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    What’s in the deal for Brooklyn?
     
    ElginTheGreat, Feb 6, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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    Wild that Giannis is considered to be on the "downside " of 30, but he's only a few years older than Luka and Austin.
     
    Slick2021, Feb 6, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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    It’s mainly because of how much his game relies on his athleticism
     
    ElginTheGreat, Feb 6, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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    Who knew??? … well besides me saying it like 5 times that Mark was right in the thick of these decisions and calling the shots about cap space and flexibility and having a plan …. rather than Rob stumbling along in fantasy land.
     
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    Yeah it's a gamble. He could have a long later career like LeBron (not likely, no one else ever has), or his game could fall off the cliff at any point from here on.
     
    TIME, Feb 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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    Right. If you can somehow get him without giving up Austin I don’t see how we could turn it down despite my reservations. I think it’s really unlikely though
     
    ElginTheGreat, Feb 6, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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    I want to see these "significant hires" first, and who they report to.

    :ADeyesonyouleft:
     
    Slick2021, Feb 6, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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