[Kevin O’Connor] Lakers are still pursuing Bogdan Bogdanovic in a sign-and-trade deal with the Kings

[rpa]

The asset would probably just be evened out by the overpay they'd have to give KCP to agree to be S&Ted to the Kings--who'd himself be a negative asset at that point and probably further hurt Hield's value and Haliburton's development.

Since Bogdan isn't going to take a massive paycut to goto the Lakers there's no way they conceivably match salaries without KCP and since the Kings have no use for KCP a deal can't get done without a 3rd team taking on KCP on a new contract and sending the Kings something of equal value.

KCP can be re-routed to a 3rd team, and I'd venture a guess that there's at least a team or two out there it'd make sense for. Not sure KCP wants to go to the Kings anyways.

I just find it hard to believe that they could thread the needle where KCP gets enough to be happy moving away from a title contender, but not so much that another team balks paying that much for a mediocre backup (while also helping out the Lakers in the process).

[Sactowndog]

No one wants that trash the Lakers are peddling. Bogdan needs to go ahead and sign with my Hawks.

You can’t offer more than we would match. So it will need to be a win win deal. The Kings are looking for a young player and picks. Originally according to Sam they were getting that from Milwaukee.

[Spens1]

I trust Pelinka but honestly i'd keep KCP at this point given we've lost all our wing defenders (Green, Bradley and Rondo gone, that actually has me worried). We need to keep whatever defence we have on the wings around.

Absolutely would not do it for Kuzma, not for the wrong bogdanovic at least.

[rpa]

No one wants that trash the Lakers are peddling. Bogdan needs to go ahead and sign with my Hawks.

You can’t offer more than we would match.

I think it's more could match than would. The problem with matching Bogdan is that it doesn't change the fact that the Kings really need to dump either him or Buddy and Buddy's previous season + attitude + new contract put his value at a career low.

[raleigh]

The Kings are looking for a young player and picks. Originally according to Sam they were getting that from Milwaukee.

No, it was Donte DiVincenzo and fluff. Definitely not nothing, but certainly not as great a package as you're implying.

[pilkoids]

Rondo is gone too

Would be a bad move for the Lakers. Kcp, green, AB and yes, kuzma were all their best wing defenders outside of lebron last season. They’ll be losing all of them and completely losing their defensive identity.

They’ll be great offensively though. Having watched the all offense cavs of recent years I think the Lakers great defense was a much better approach.

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[Sactowndog]

The Kings are looking for a young player and picks. Originally according to Sam they were getting that from Milwaukee.

No, it was Donte DiVincenzo and fluff. Definitely not nothing, but certainly not as great a package as you're implying.

According to Amick before the Bucks blew it up with Jrue deal it was Dante a pick and fluff.

[Dupp]

Rondo is gone too

Would be a bad move for the Lakers. Kcp, green, AB and yes, kuzma were all their best wing defenders outside of lebron last season. They’ll be losing all of them and completely losing their defensive identity.

They’ll be great offensively though. Having watched the all offense cavs of recent years I think the Lakers great defense was a much better approach.

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He’s a **** defender though

[KingFox]

Better question: why in the hell would Sac want him OR Kuzma? Ew

I’d rather let Bogdan walk Tbh

So...you're telling me you'd rather let Bogie walk for nothing than maybe be able to flip Kuzma at the deadline for an asset or two?

Yes. And Kuzma isn’t getting anyone any real “assets” outside of a 2nd round pick. I’m good

[Alonzo_Morning]

Kuz, McGee + fillers for Bogdan!

so filler + filler + fillers for Bogdan?

[Karmaloop]

Yes. And Kuzma isn’t getting anyone any real “assets” outside of a 2nd round pick. I’m good

SRP >>> nothing. I’m not sure how this is even a discussion.

[HayKee]

we've lost all our wing defenders (Green, Bradley and Rondo gone, that actually has me worried).

Ah yes, Rondo, elite wing defender.

[Edrees]

Yes. And Kuzma isn’t getting anyone any real “assets” outside of a 2nd round pick. I’m good

SRP >>> nothing. I’m not sure how this is even a discussion.

Kuzma isn't nothing, he contributes to the team in ways a second round pick can't.

[lautreamont]

Yes. And Kuzma isn’t getting anyone any real “assets” outside of a 2nd round pick. I’m good

SRP >>> nothing. I’m not sure how this is even a discussion.

Kuzma isn't nothing, he contributes to the team in ways a second round pick can't.

Yeah, a second round pick is way off the mark. Kuzma can easily score 18-20 a game when he's not playing with LeBron and AD and I know that Luke Walton loves him. His defense also improved this past season.

[Slava]

Kuz, McGee + fillers for Bogdan!

so NBA champion + NBA champion + fillers for Bogdan?

FTFY

[Spens1]

we've lost all our wing defenders (Green, Bradley and Rondo gone, that actually has me worried).

Ah yes, Rondo, elite wing defender.

in Comparison to Schroeder Rondo may as well be elite.

[LakersSoul]

That boat has sailed. KCP is a better defender and has done exceptionally well for us last year in Orlando. $13 million better than Bogdan’s $18.

Vet min guys to finish off the roster. Too bad DHoward panicked.

[Alonzo_Morning]

Kuz, McGee + fillers for Bogdan!

so NBA champion + NBA champion + fillers for Bogdan?

FTFY