I don't buy that his confidence declined after the trade deal with Mark Williams. He played pretty good to close out the season. Summer League...
He could do both. That's what made him a beast. Idk if you watched LeBron in 2018 but he absolutely carried and took over games. The problem is...
Less to do with wanting to trade him and more to do with the realization that outside of him and Knecht, the Lakers don't have any tradeable...
I'd leave Knecht out but yeah, ideally, trading at least two of: Gabe, Maxi, or Vando for a competent player is ideal. I don't think you're going...
No reason for the Heat to do this. Gabe and Vando are net negative contracts. Knecht is the only asset in this trade and if the Heat are still...
He's been spoiled since he was 13. Pretty sure he was highly recruited even before then so he's been coddled for his entire adult life. Now Luka...
The hate against Rob is crazy. He's an above average GM who has had to balance LeBron and the Lakers individual aspirations. He's done fine. If...
We still need a DFS replacement. The issue with DFS wasn't his fit. He got a longer term deal from the Rockets that the Lakers wouldn't match...
I agree. Offense won't be the issue with the Lakers. They can find buckets. Ayton's defense will determine how this team plays going forward. If...
I'd pass on Wiggins if the offer is Rui+Knecht+1st. The only way it makes sense is if Gabe, Vando, and a 1st are included. Keep Rui+Knecht....
D'Anthony can't stay healthy, though... it's the only reason he will be had for cheap. I'd say go for CP3 but he's a defensive liability and if...
Only realistic centers that were better, IMO, were Kessler and possibly Claxton. Would rather have Ayton than Lopez, Horford, or the-like....
He looks more like a small forward with his skillset. I'm sure other teams were playing him incorrectly. The folks at LakersNation seem to be...
Even with DFS, completely understandable why the Lakers chose not to give him the longer term deal that he was probably looking for. Lakers want...
That's an indictment on Giannis, though. Why would he think him and Turner would win a title? That's a first round exit. Turner is a 4th option...
I'm so f***ing confused. The Kings must be r*******. Why would you pay Schroder $15 million per year coming off one of his worst seasons? The...
I just took a look at available free agents for 2026... The list ain't great....
I mean, the Lakers aren't far off. A competent big, get rid of Vanderbilt and Gabe for some 3/D, and the Lakers are back in business....
IMO, this is a situation where both sides are right. LeBron is still 2nd team All-NBA and a top 15 player. Those dudes get max dollars, period....
How much would LeBron have to take less for the full MLE? At the end of the day, he's *still* a max player. 2nd team All NBA is nothing to scoff...
