Official Build a winner & FA: Update- Riley nuts, Beal buyout

[SlimShady83]

LeBron taking his option will severely hurt us in making a play for a solid roster

Take a look on spotrac.com for me, go to the trade machine section and click on Lakers what I wrote above, says what they're getting.

Like b4 it said DFS was a free agent, now says +3 years $15m ish

all other names have deals as well, Reaves +3years etc. Also says Lakers are now hard capped under the 2nd apron, which wasn't there b4 either, unless it all just happend, I'm confused as lols.

[stan francisco]

Bron and Bronny for Mobley. He might waive his NTC.

Reaves and Rui for Kessler and Sexton in a three way, landing us M Smart or D Daniels. Add cash and fillers.

Luka, M Smart, Thiero, Mobley, Kessler.

Lopez, JJJ are also great Luka fits on both ends.

Would love to see Dyson Daniels in our back court for defense.

[thomas1897]

Do Laker fans accept a good team with some stars or a championship? The NBA is a business; and the fans should be more involved to push management to do more. Lebron needs to take a pay cut for this to happen. Clint Capela and Brook Lopez can be a good combination of scoring, defense and passing between these players. The days of a big three bringing a championship is remote but a balanced team of at least 8 to10 very good players is required. Lebron taking on the stress and strain carrying or sharing the load of scoring (with Luka) is limited. More talent is needed to win a championship.

[Danny Darko]

Well Bron opted in. I like Rui and he's still getting better it seems like, but considering the 2nd apron situation we are in, he's probably the guy that would need to be included. Happy to move Vincent, don't know what is up with DFS now, but he likes playing with Luka.

[stan francisco]

Well Bron opted in. I like Rui and he's still getting better it seems like, but considering the 2nd apron situation we are in, he's probably the guy that would need to be included. Happy to move Vincent, don't know what is up with DFS now, but he likes playing with Luka.

Funny that you bring it up. I think Rui, Gabe will be traded.

I just heard we acquired two or three two-way players on draft night.

One is a POA defender and playmaking PG from UNC who can do just about all of what Vincent does but is younger and cheaper; RJ Davis(?). 5 year college veteran, big moment player. Undersized. NBA ready. Top tier college defender.

Also, we got a beast of a PF in Eric Dixon. He shoots the three well, can bulldoze his way to the hoop, has poor lateral defense but is a strong low post defender. Sounds like Rui but cheaper. Leading snorer in college I think. 4 year veteran. NBA ready.

Edit: and we did NOT get a Spanish C, but rather a Lithuanian PG. No research yet but he’s of course a sleeper. Augustas something.

[Danny Darko]

Interesting...I might still want Lopez more but interesting

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[Danny Darko]

Jeeez is Twitter linking f'd up again?

[danfantastk32]

I'm so done with this f-king guy....when will he just leave?

Rich Paul in an interview with ESPN said this:
"LeBron wants to compete for a championship," Paul told ESPN. "He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we've had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.

"We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career. He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive and want what's best for him."

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Hey stupid....you had a player option, and exercised it. So why go make noise now? You have a no-trade-clause....so it's really all in your court, isn't it? So if you wanna go win a title, then you shoulda opted out. Cause we sure as hell ain't winning with your 41-year old ass making $53mil next year.

I really, really, really can't wait till he's gone.

[SlimShady83]

I'm so done with this f-king guy....when will he just leave?

Rich Paul in an interview with ESPN said this:
"LeBron wants to compete for a championship," Paul told ESPN. "He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we've had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.

"We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career. He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive and want what's best for him."

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Hey stupid....you had a player option, and exercised it. So why go make noise now? You have a no-trade-clause....so it's really all in your court, isn't it? So if you wanna go win a title, then you shoulda opted out. Cause we sure as hell ain't winning with your 41-year old ass making $53mil next year.

I really, really, really can't wait till he's gone.

And you wonder why I never wanted him on the Lakers to begin among many other reasons, don't worry he'll be either gone or retired soon enough.

[SlimShady83]

Jeeez is Twitter linking f'd up again?

Ayton baby! Ayton!... Do I now haveto get twitter and other media?

I get all my news at work so sucks being different time zone lols. God i'm loving this offseason

I still want Kessler trade, but Ayton off FA omg.

he'll be worked up and keen to play along with Luka, let's hope, next few days Ayton signs

Edit: go all in for Kessler, Ayton from FA and depending how much is left, Laravia?

[Danny Darko]

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I mean it has to be this way no matter how much anyone likes him.

[Danny Darko]

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[Danny Darko]

Also I'm glad shams is the new news breaker. Still f woj

[Danny Darko]

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[LAKESHOW]

Ayton signing solves some center issues. Hes Younger. Athletic... Etc... can hit a mid range, and he has enoigh ability for the Lob that Luka likes, but Doncic also likes the drive and kick alot, and when that ball was swung around, Finn Smith was there to cash in. With Finn gone, that means Vando is gonna have to be THAT GUY. I hope he's in the gym shooting his jumpers

[tamaraw08]

OMG, Finding this hard to understand and still root for this team. All my favorite players are gone, from Josh Hart, Caruso and now DFS.
Good luck with One-Trick ponies like Vando, Goodwin and Knecht because JJ would likely play 6 players every game because he hates playing those guys with glaring holes in their games.

[SlimShady83]

Lakers have signed Jake Laravia 2 year dear 12m$
I'm at work can't do more details

[LAKESHOW]

Alright, LaRavia is probably the response to the Finn Smith Loss

[Danny Darko]

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