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  1. Weezy

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    I dunno, seems kinda high if he’s a backup.

     
    Weezy, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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    KareemtheGreat33, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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    he’d be the starter, imo. It’s low for that, but he’s not the picture of health or consistency.

    that said, he’s strong, a lob threat, and defends. Would be a great pickup that price.
     
    abeer3, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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    Man I don’t know if that’s the guy I’d want starting. The health is bad as you mentioned, and he shoots 40% from the free throw line, they were intentionally sending him there in the finals. I guess beggars can’t be choosers though.
     
    Weezy, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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    Slick2021, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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    nobody likes my take on this, but I think jj would prefer not to play centers in crunch time (or at all, lol—despite some of his public comments).
     
    abeer3, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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    Wow
     
    Slick2021, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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    I’d sell high on lamelo, tbh. Wonder who’s bidding.
     
    abeer3, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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    Go to Walter’s thread and read what Buzzie Bavasi said about Mark even after being fired from his job, that Mark was the most intensely competitive owner he had ever seen. You literally are a fool for not spending the time to read that LONG article I posted and making uninformed proclamations about the new owner while knowing zip about his mindset and ultra ultra competitiveness. And the state of the Lakers now that HE is in charge. It’s not all that far back. Seriously DO it!!
     
    LTLakerFan, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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    He can be the starter for 30-40 games a year and 24 mins before he is out for the year.

    Good backup, but broken body.
     
    svtzr, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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    What is it with us and guards man?

     
    Weezy, Jun 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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    F it. Give him a Max, too.
     
    VladeD714, Jun 24, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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    My hope is with Claxton going for nothing and us not grabbing a center at 25, we must have something in the works.

    I think I'm going to end up disappointed, but copium is OK once in a while.
     
    Savory Griddles, Jun 24, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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    Another sniper! Maybe our Knecht replacement?
     
    Julio, Jun 24, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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    This one is interesting. My first thought was, what? who? why? Just watched a highlight reel and from the whopping 2 minutes I've seen he's got decent size, pretty good off the dribble with a stepback and good court vision to go along with the shooting. One scouting report used the words "defensive versatility."

    Now, we'll see how much of that translates from the MAC to the NBA, but it's a two-way so I'll keep an open mind.
     
    wallangong, Jun 24, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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    Minnesota and Toronto
     
    Slick2021, Jun 24, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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    I hate Turner's contract and his numbers sharply declined after the 24-25 season, but that could have been the fit, scheme, etc. He has a little over $83 million left on his deal with his year being a PO.

    One of my last resort option if I'm Rob, but it might be an option.

    In any deal with Turner, I'm going to try to get off of Jared's contract since we're taking on all that money. IMO.
     
    VladeD714, Jun 24, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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