Pointgod wrote:Apz wrote:But for rhose saying to wait for 26, u think luka resigns this summer if team doesnt try to get better? Like, he wants to win now. What makes him not go the lebron route and just play out next season to see what lakers do in summer of 26 before committing anything? And when gone that far, maybe he just signs 1+1 like lebron done to keep the pressure up? Winning is all he care about now, why sign longterm if team is going nowhere? Better keep his options open
Well that’s on the front office and ownership to sell Luka on a vision of the future and why it makes sense to wait for 2026. I think no matter what,
we need to find a way to keep Reaves on a cost controlled contract. I think it would be a huge mistake giving up Reaves but bring in players that complement Luka in the mean time.
A lot will depend on which players will play well on the playoffs and I hope and pray Hayes would prove me wrong.
I like Reaves because of his high IQ, not relying solely on his shooting but he also make so many smart plays, spotting/setting up teammates, drawing fouls and charges etc unlike Rui, Knecht etc. But before worrying about his contract, the one guy they need to keep, in the coming free agency is DFS because of his player option.
Guys who can hit 3's and play solid defense has proven to be very valuable for all teams. Boston won it all with at least 4 of them,
Dallas were able to upset OKC and TWolves last playoffs because PJ Washington and DJJ were able to hit 3's.
OKC has been dominating this year because they have 4
and the Lakers didn't start playing great defense until Lebron activated his Pippen 2.0 version AND after acquiring DFS on Dec 31st.
Reddish is not playing and Vando has mins restriction because they are liabilities on offense.
