Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move?

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Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#1 » by akula1488 » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:03 am

Should they try to get a two way, backcourt star that can handle and create the ball with good outside shooting? Basically an upgrade over Shoreder. Ideal PG would be Kyle Lowry but he is already 34 (price would be cheaper). Basketball wise, Lowry + Lebron + AD would be an amazing trio. If not Lowry, who else they can try to target?
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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#2 » by Big J » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:04 am

Yes.
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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#3 » by MindState » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:05 am

No. They should enjoy their summer league title from last year and let LeBron age gracefully into the sunlight while getting beat down by KD in the finals for his few final years.
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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#4 » by bstein14 » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:06 am

Kuzma on that contract has zero trade value. If he signed a cheaper deal then sure I could see some teams have interest maybe.

They emptied the chamber to get Davis. KCP has some value but not sure anyone gives up more than what he is worth to the Lakers.
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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#6 » by iamworthy » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:08 am

:lol: Lakers will be fine as is.
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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#7 » by MindState » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:09 am

iamworthy wrote::lol: Lakers will be fine as is.


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Bruh. :lol:

Its a wrap. A 58 year old LeBron aint beating that Nets team. I dont know what else to tell you.
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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#8 » by kobe24_818 » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:09 am

The Lakers should remain as is. Maybe add another shooting big like Dedmon and they'll be fine.
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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#10 » by LikeABosh » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:11 am

MindState wrote:
iamworthy wrote::lol: Lakers will be fine as is.


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Bruh. :lol:

Its a wrap. A 58 year old LeBron aint beating that Nets team. I dont know what else to tell you.


Trying alil too hard there
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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#11 » by LikeABosh » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:11 am

They should consider anything that's on the table (besides trading LeBron/AD), but they don't need to make a move
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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#12 » by LakersSoul » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:12 am

akula1488 wrote:Should they try to get a two way, backcourt star that can handle and create the ball with good outside shooting? Basically an upgrade over Shoreder. Ideal PG would be Kyle Lowry but he is already 34 (price would be cheaper). Basketball wise, Lowry + Lebron + AD would be an amazing trio. If not Lowry, who else they can try to target?


Nope.

Lakers are dandy just as they are. If anything, we can add another role player, athletic center during the TD or when waived.

The Lakers only need repetition and gelling time. Let everyone else try to counter the Lakers. We good.

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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#13 » by iamworthy » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:12 am

MindState wrote:
iamworthy wrote::lol: Lakers will be fine as is.


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Bruh. :lol:

Its a wrap. A 58 year old LeBron aint beating that Nets team. I dont know what else to tell you.


You don't have to say anything more, I understand.
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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#14 » by Catchall » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:12 am

Can't ignore the fact that the Nets have three of the top-10 offensive players in the league if they gel.

Also can't ignore that the Lakers have limited trade assets.
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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#15 » by Sedale Threatt » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:14 am

iamworthy wrote:
MindState wrote:
iamworthy wrote::lol: Lakers will be fine as is.


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Bruh. :lol:

Its a wrap. A 58 year old LeBron aint beating that Nets team. I dont know what else to tell you.


You don't have to say anything more, I understand.


Pack it up, baby. We're done. :(
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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#16 » by LakersSoul » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:14 am

bstein14 wrote:Kuzma on that contract has zero trade value. If he signed a cheaper deal then sure I could see some teams have interest maybe.

They emptied the chamber to get Davis. KCP has some value but not sure anyone gives up more than what he is worth to the Lakers.


Why would we consider trading away useful players like Kuzma and KCP? They accept their roles and are performing well.

Both scoring and playing good D.

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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#17 » by GYK » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:14 am

Idk what kind of star they can get. But I do know Zach Lavine is a fantastic third. Just between spot up shooting and floor running he’s 15ppg.
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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#18 » by FNQ » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:16 am

I mean why even bother? Nets have clearly won 2021 NBA championship. No asterisk. This one legitimately counts. Lakers just oughta rebuild TBH. Sell high before the Nets play a game and the whole league realizes they're cooked
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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#19 » by iamworthy » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:16 am

Sedale Threatt wrote:
iamworthy wrote:
MindState wrote:
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Bruh. :lol:

Its a wrap. A 58 year old LeBron aint beating that Nets team. I dont know what else to tell you.


You don't have to say anything more, I understand.


Pack it up, baby. We're done. :(


:cry: :lol:
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Re: Should the Lakers trade their depth/future for a 3rd star to counter Net's move? 

Post#20 » by LakersSoul » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:16 am

Catchall wrote:Can't ignore the fact that the Nets have three of the top-10 offensive players in the league if they gel.

Also can't ignore that the Lakers have limited trade assets.


The problem is there is only 1 ball and all 3 need the ball in their hands. Image the ego battles between Kyrie and Harden then KD does his passive aggressive stuff.

What a circus that will become. Who is going to play D and who is going to defend the rim now? The loss of Allen is HUGE!!

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