Let’s just be honest. LA didn’t “miss out” on Kawhi in 2019…. We dodged a bullet

@JonSmith-hk1bq

Күн бұрын

Eh. If the Lakers have Kawhi, they probably still win in 2020 and they don't trade for Westbrook. So it's a wash in the end.

@mattwhitely1067

Күн бұрын

They would of won 2020 still they might of won one more too

@Uncutslots

Күн бұрын

Lately, Lakers end up dodging rubber bullets just to get struck by grenades...Getting Markkanen is the only way to save this team & we know those odds...The only thing I'm looking forward to next season is watching Knecht develop.

@sherbstone

Күн бұрын

Sustained

@mattwhitely1067

Күн бұрын

@Uncutslots your not in for much then he already is an older rookie he most likely has limited upside but can probably come in and have some value immediately. The fact that the lakers continue to fail to upgrade the 2 and 3 position with 3 and D guys means Rob has to be fired.. Morey would of got someone.. Rob sucks.

Trevor: “Be patient and see what Rob does in later free agency” Rob: *does nothing* Trevor: “Be patient and see what Rob does in the trade deadline”

@rodneywallace3122

Күн бұрын

Lol, shots fired.

@notatrollll

Күн бұрын

We are a longggg way from the trade deadline. Lakers have to make a deal before lebron signs. I think a chance at jerami grant would be phenomenal. Its been 3 fking days man. We missed out on 2024 james harden and klay thompson.

@iagreewithtruth400

Күн бұрын

Nobody wants to play for a team that’s going to be all about Father and son, JJ Reddick and all the extra ish that comes with the lakers. Players see Lakers as an entertainment team. They aren’t serious anymore. Players don’t respect Lebron as a teammate.

@MHendo5

Күн бұрын

Fire Pelinka and have Jeanie sell the team! Lol

@Donveto4445

Күн бұрын

Talking for nba players.. seems about right ... ​@iagreewithtruth400

So the report about league wide GMs not having any respect for Jeannie bus and the Lakers owner got to be true because the Lakers are unable to get deals done year to year

@jacobjohnson6667

Күн бұрын

People just hate seeing the laker be great. It’s not Jeannie buss. Think bout the trades the lakers try to make. It’s always a move that puts them in championship contention. No one want see that A big franchise with a bunch of money and a good place to live(to rich people). Stars want to go there so I think it’s just teams are sick of it! Greg Popovich literally said they are not gonna trade Kawhi Leonard to the Lakers so that they couldn’t win the West. But this is a different situations. Not getting klay had nun to do with the buss family. We just don’t got money rn

@shex68

Күн бұрын

It’s not Jeannie, its Lebron

@justincarreras7753

Күн бұрын

He took more money. He already has four titles. Athletes only have a small window to maximize their earnings. Has nothing to do with hating Jeanie or whatever nonsense people wanna cry about.

@Drkbardockssj

Күн бұрын

@@shex68nah might be both the lakers were trash before he got there they weren't making good moves then either

@LoudPack-le3gc

Күн бұрын

@@shex68you’re not a laker fan, only good deals we’ve had since AD was DLO n RUI, before AD was pau Gasol

Demar averaged 24 points a game, 85% free throws, 33% 3 points, great mid range, and he’s clutch, average defender.

@Truecolors326

Күн бұрын

He Averages Kyrie digits of which Lebron said he wanted to play with Kyrie. Actions speak louder then words

@wendellwright8969

Күн бұрын

Unfortunately his skill set will get lost in LeBrons Shadow

@wendellwright8969

Күн бұрын

Its not Rob Pelanka.. Nobody wants to play with LeBron

@Sakura9etal

Күн бұрын

Can't they just trade Demar for someone who can shoot a three if they sign him?

@adriandantedanosos4146

Күн бұрын

Is he okay with standing in the perimeter and be a spot shooter for Bron?

You've never blamed Rob for anything but blamed Hamm for everything. Rob is the reason why the Lakers don't have T Lue. Rob never seemed to get the trades done that other GM's get done. He didn't try to get Drummond and Philly got him. Give Pelinka the same energy that you gave to Hamm.

@harunrashid6093

Күн бұрын

Facts...!!!!@

@Nostalgia9478

Күн бұрын

Prob is all the energy in the World isnt gonna get Jeanie to fire Rob We're resigned to the fact that were stuck with Rob whether we like it or not Why waste energy if its not gonna change anything? lol

@KamiDionysus

Күн бұрын

To be fair, Rambis is the one Lakers can’t get Lue. He literally said Lue does not deserve to coach Lakers, your job is coaching LeBron. And let Caruso is Jeanie being cheap. and the other is Rob’s fault of course.

@Fiascoooo

Күн бұрын

True can’t lie

@Kenjay55

Күн бұрын

Fans are going to blame the coach and players for losses and poor play. Especially in the heat of a game and the aftermath of a loss. And Darvin wasn't going to make anyone forget Pat Riley or PJ. But the blather from people claiming that the roster is championship caliber is delusional. It's a very flawed roster, and that's on management. It won't be fixed by drawing up plays and post-game interview skills. I don't give a rat's rear about "winning the press conference." Rather have Boomhauser from King of The Hill and the better team.

Man, This fanbase soft as hell. We don't need this version of Klay Thompson on the Lakers. He's showed clear signs of decline, struggling in an system he's played in for most of his career and got himself benched. This was his last chance at a money grab. Although we offered more money, Zero income tax means he'll take home more in Dallas.

@mrwhiteinca

Күн бұрын

Agreed

@Uncutslots

Күн бұрын

So many taxes....Lakers tax, Bron tax, Cali tax, crazy price-of-everything tax...Smart decision by Klay.

@Beliefacy

21 сағат бұрын

Thank yoU

Don’t worry because he ain’t the one. Kobe said if they need convincing to be with the Lakers then they ain’t the one. Klay was born here and his father won here now he ain’t coming here ! Forget him.

@AkaMiskeen

Күн бұрын

Kobe ain’t always right.

As a laker fan, I wonder what the front office is doing?! It's clear the team needs spot up shooters and two-way players. Then you got LBJ who is willing to take a pay cut and you fail to land a single player worth mentioning yet. It's like other GMs and front offices are working except the lakers front office. This is so frustrating.

@yrubla

2 күн бұрын

Run it back, bring in Jonas and Dwight.

@jonenano

2 күн бұрын

They don’t owe Lebron anything even if he takes a pay cut. They hired Lebron’s coach and drafted his son. That’s the price for all these favors

@dkarmusic5424

2 күн бұрын

@@yrublaJonas is off the market

@john-calebbradberton4746

Күн бұрын

@@jonenano what a dumb take

@justincarreras7753

Күн бұрын

“As a Laker fan” wtf? Pretty much everyone here is a Laker fan, weirdo 😂

They did not make any move last trade deadline because they were preparing to make a splash this offseason. Lmao. What a joke of a front office.

@ken-niffk5213

Күн бұрын

They made a splash for sure. They signed max Christie

@DJJE928

Күн бұрын

I think it was a blessing in disguise in the sense that we got off of Ham. He was the main issue.

@wills.9422

Күн бұрын

@@DJJE928no this roster is the main issue; notice how no one is interested in any of our players 😂.. no one wants these one-way players

@DJJE928

Күн бұрын

@@wills.9422 nah we got to the conference finals with a worse version of this team. If we had a better coach we’d have gone farther.

@wills.9422

Күн бұрын

@@DJJE928 we have a team full of one-way players lol

Rob has infinite Kobe stories to tell Jeanie so he’s never getting fired

Lakers front office is a disaster

@kermit1

Күн бұрын

No they’re ownership is

@Fayn757

Күн бұрын

Can’t force someone to sign with you 🤷🏾

@denniscasely-hayford3245

Күн бұрын

@@randallmurrell3569 No!! Rather, you my friend is an unmitigated disaster. You know why?? Because, a) you can't force a trade, if there isn't an opportunity to make one. b) you can't force a player to sign with your team, if he doesn't want to. c) the days are gone, where every player automatically wants to play for the Lakers or live in California. So, use your head when you make statements, instead of talking through the side of your neck.

Heard any Good Jokes lately? -- Rob in LA

@youngmb5759

2 күн бұрын

Rob in LA got a goose egg to play with!!! Go Lakers!!!

@Justbeyoself

2 күн бұрын

GM Bron

@itsandy9290

2 күн бұрын

They don’t want to be a part of the Lebron stupidity. It’s not Rob

@jacobjohnson6667

2 күн бұрын

@@itsandy9290please elaborate? How is Bron being stupid

@itsandy9290

Күн бұрын

@@jacobjohnson6667 are that dumb ?

Daniel Thies would be a good pick up for a minimum probably the best option for all the free agent centers

I’m not really losing sleep over missing out on Klay Thompson , woulda been nice but it is what it is we move 🤷🏾‍♂️

@Nostalgia9478

Күн бұрын

Prob isnt not getting Klay so much as the likelihood that we probably end up getting NOBODY with the midlevel All our reported targets are off the board

@LoudPack-le3gc

Күн бұрын

@@Nostalgia9478Lopez and demar

@Nostalgia9478

Күн бұрын

@@LoudPack-le3gc We shall see. I seriously doubt we get Demar

@kalbozan

Күн бұрын

Let's move on, we focus on what's Infront of us, who is available to help our team and build from there

Have y’all seen Klays lowlights last year? Dude was lookin like Lakers Russ

@Nostalgia9478

2 күн бұрын

No way. 18 ppg on 39 pct from 3s and 90 pct free throws WestBRICK couldnt shoot that well in his wildest dreams lol

@Legem123

2 күн бұрын

@@Nostalgia9478westbrick had great stats before the lakers , I must admit klay looks a bit cooked for 20m a year even for the first year

@Jvxino

2 күн бұрын

youll be wishing we have Klay after we get Derozan

@Nostalgia9478

2 күн бұрын

@@Legem123Even in his trip doub days, WestBRICK never sniffed 39 pct from 3s and/or 90 pct free throws Did you see WestBRICKS performance vs Dallas in the first rd this year? lol

@Legem123

Күн бұрын

@@Nostalgia9478 biggest westbrick hater here , just saying klay can not defend a parking cone and him next to luka and kyrie is not good.

Literally no stars wanna play for us that’s crazy

@pandabearr90

2 күн бұрын

Not contending and no money.. why would they 🤷🏻‍♂️

@fesing07amay24

2 күн бұрын

Sad but true!.......Lol

@KamiDionysus

Күн бұрын

To be fair, Klay is not a star anymore.

@-_Bee

Күн бұрын

Why are you saying that. That is not true. Use your brain. It's about MONEY and MULTIPLE YEAR JOB SECURITY. The Lakers only can offer $13 million for one year. These guys are getting multiple year deals worth more than that. They all got more than that, so what you are saying is not true. Paul George got way more than 13 million, Klay received 16 million on multiple years, Harden got way more than 13 million

@-_Bee

Күн бұрын

​@@fesing07amay24Not true. All those players that went off the board received way more money than the 13 million and more years. It's about MONEY. That's all it is. Not about not wanting to play for the lakers

Not upset about Klay. love him but hes a liability now because of the knee. DeRozan plus a big would be nice

@The_Invisible_Man

Күн бұрын

Dude was 39 percent three point shooter with a 20 point average even though it was a bad season. Hardly washed up.

@seanye4920

Күн бұрын

@@The_Invisible_Mancan tell you didn’t watch the games this man was horrible

I’m tired of always holding players accountable dammit this time it’s on the front office

Bron called the Lakers bluff In a few days, the dude is about to get 50 mill per year Smh

@LoudPack-le3gc

Күн бұрын

Wasn’t much out there, Lopez and demar would be nice and a shooter but were better off without klay for 4 years at 20 a year

@Nostalgia9478

Күн бұрын

@@LoudPack-le3gc What about Jonas?

@yuhstation938

Күн бұрын

One of Bron’s smartest moves of recent time, if the lakers don’t win anything in the next few years we can bookmark this moment for why. Thanks Rob and Thanks Jeannie. SMH

@WJGSix

Күн бұрын

@@Nostalgia9478You didn’t want Jonas. Dude too slow and is slowing down even more in his age. He’s got no real defense for a big. He’s not like Dwight in 2019 who was big and still could defend.

@gugy68

Күн бұрын

Rob is a weak AF GM. Jeannie should fire him and put Bob Myers. But she's cheap. Also, the truth is, that a lot of players are hesitant to jump into the Bron/Bronny/JJ clown show. Klay did the right move, he is going into a contender and saving money in taxes. Can't blame the guy.

Klay picked the Mavericks. The Mavericks probably had more money to offer given the salary cap situation of both teams. There is nothing Rob can do about that.

@Nostalgia9478

2 күн бұрын

They got him for 17 mill per year.. We couldve traded Dlo for him which wouldve given Klay 18.7 mill per

@denniscasely-hayford3245

Күн бұрын

@@Nostalgia9478 I wouldn't trade D'lo for Klay. Klay is older, injured and washed up. Moreover, how do you know if Golden State wants D'lo?

@wjohnson391

Күн бұрын

@@denniscasely-hayford3245golden state didn’t want dlo

@Nostalgia9478

Күн бұрын

@@denniscasely-hayford3245I dont know.. Im just sayin we couldve given him more than 17 mill per year in a sign and trade pretty easily

@DJJE928

Күн бұрын

@@Nostalgia9478the warriors would have to want him bruh. Lol

Fire Rob and hire Bob Mayers to replace him now!

@Sportsfan-cm5up

Күн бұрын

Fr he doesn't cook he chokes

In Miles Bridges we trust

@tingokuman

2 күн бұрын

I'd litteraly take myles bridges any day over a washed up Klay Thompson

@yuhstation938

Күн бұрын

And we once again have to rely on Klutch and Rich Paul to make that happen. What’s the point of Rob anyway?

@Fayn757

Күн бұрын

@@tingokumanfacts

Seems apparent that players are having doubts about playing for the Lakers with all the circus sideshows that come with the organization. I don't think it's just Rob Pelinka, it's Lebron and them signing JJ as the head coach that is making players and their agents really question if the Lakers is a place that they would want to go. The Lakers track record when it comes to head coaches, signing players, and trade talk hasn't been very good and it shows everyone in the league that the Lakers lack any stability or consistency, that's why they are more willing to look at other teams as better destinations to play.

@bcwam

Күн бұрын

And you also have to play alongside Lebaby.

@vtownboxingfan

Күн бұрын

I'd worry about playing on a team with LeBron if I was a decent NBA player

Rob got us one chip thus far. How many GM's don't have one after way more years on the job? Lakers got Daulton and resigned Max. If those guys play close to their potential we've got a chance. I think the coaching change will make a huge difference. If Vando is healthy that's huge. Nobody really knows what's going on behind closed doors, maybe nothing but let's wait and see what happens.

This is exactly why I keep saying fans don’t really understand the sport they’re watching…yes we are the LAKERS but that mean we get anybody we want it’s a business!🇯🇲

We should do a trade for Jerami Grant and sign Buddy Heild.

@aboutadollar1

Күн бұрын

YES , NOW THIS I LIKE 😊

@weho_brian

Күн бұрын

the buddy hield and miles turner trade was another missed opportunity.

@bradmodd7856

Күн бұрын

Grant is a no brainer and I think Bron would work well with him, it isn't about individual talent as much as the chemistry, and it takes a year or 2 to create that chemistry

@vtownboxingfan

Күн бұрын

Miles Bridges would be a great addition to our squad

Not gonna lie... We're SCREWED Smh

@weho_brian

Күн бұрын

the Clippers are actually more screwed if you can believe that

@tonyrome3298

Күн бұрын

Yeah they did cause klay going to Dallas for a couple of picks in a sign in trade but Golden State didn't want dlo

@bcwam

Күн бұрын

No we aren't, Klay wasn't the answer.

@Nostalgia9478

Күн бұрын

@@bcwamOk. Who is?

LeBron should have said something about the pay cut after the end of the season. He only added fuel to the fire when he announced it to the world. I really hope Rob has a backup plan for this one. But it seems like LeBron only gave the Lakers a day to do something. Trevor, Demar isn't taking a mid-level he's too talented for that, man.

Klay is no longer the old Klay. His stats diminished already... The front office must focus on getting a good big center and at least another good 3pt shooter...

LOL. I knew this would happen plus Klay wasn’t the win all answer. Here is the outlook: the marketplace is tight with heavyweight teams being tight and cutting payroll to get under the salary cap, and lower tier FA’s taking the most $$ offer like CP. It’s a market place where the lower tier players are grabbing the largest offer available and top tier free agents not getting max offers. Since the Lakers can’t offer much except the MLE, the Lakers are going to snap up lower tier and older free agents. Most likely FA’s the Lakers end up with: Demar who wants to play in LA and Westbrook who may take a vet min to get out of boredom. The upper tier FA’s are gone. Either fire sale or invest in young players for the post LBJ era. Outlook for the FO: Rob will take a GM job elsewhere maybe the Clippers after Frank leaves the Clips. After three years of mediocrity, JJ moves to the FO as GM.

its ok guys, we still have Bronny to save the season

@bcwam

Күн бұрын

Fucking hilarious.

Klay was offered more money from the Mavericks, to tell you the truth Lakers will be better off without him, he’s 35 and signed a 3 year deal for 50 million and he doesn’t play any defense whatsoever, he would of been a decent pick up off the bench, the Lakers would be better off getting Derozan who is a better overall player just not a 3 point shooter and I heard Gary Trent is a possibility he would be excellent 2nd choice and he’s actually a good defender 😁😎

@jacobcagas2719

Күн бұрын

agree

@yuhstation938

Күн бұрын

I’m less annoyed about Klay but more annoyed that Rob could potentially be letting this opportunity lebron’s giving him slip anyway. If lebron is willing to take a pay cut you make an impact move if you really all in on this season.

Lakers doesn't needs Caruso Dejounte or KCP Lakers already get Bronny

@donapodaca3729

Күн бұрын

Sounds like you're drunk on Klutch KoolAid!

Dalton Knectch is Lakers young Thompson we just need a 5 and a 3

@bradmodd7856

Күн бұрын

Prince shoots 39% from 3, it is like having KCP back except he doesn't look good doing it

@J-vn5jd

Күн бұрын

I completely agree that we need a 5 rather than Klay Thompson. However, it would be great to get a 5 that can shoot the 3-pointer like Klay. Look no further than trading for Kelly Olynyk. He is shooting around 39% from 3-point range, and he is also 6'11" and weighs 240 lbs. Look at his per-100 possessions stats. The guy is a perfect fit for the Lakers and has a contract for $12.8 million. I'd happily trade Gabe and Wood or just trade Wood plus the MLE for Olynyk. You could throw in a guy like JHS if they want a younger player. The Lakers would gain a roster spot and save $1.2 million if they trade Gabe and Wood. Throw in some 2nd round picks to get the deal done. The Lakers really need a Center and also good 3-point shooting. Olynyk has a career of being able to fill both needs. He's shot 39% from 3-point range for 3 of the last 4 seasons, and he could play as a backup Center or as a Forward with AD on the floor.

@J-vn5jd

Күн бұрын

By the way, Olynyk has a career average of 8 rebounds per 36 minutes. I'll take that! He also has a career average of 4 assists per 36 minutes. Again, I'll take that! Olynyk has played an average of around 23 minutes per game for his career, but that's a solid number for a backup Center/Forward. He's also averaged around 70 games per season for his career. That means he is reliable. Again, I'll take that!

@desean3402

Күн бұрын

@@J-vn5jdthis has to be Olynyk burner account

@wills.9422

Күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂don’t say no nonsense like this until he plays first. Knetch still has to prove he’s not a defensively liability first

We're cool on Klay anyway these fans are simple and need to relax!! That is not the same Klay.. Taurean Prince shot 39% from 3 & Klay shot 38% and Tauren is a better defender I'm not paying 25 mil a season for what I can get at the Vet minimum in Tauren

@wills.9422

Күн бұрын

Just because he signed elsewhere doesn’t mean you compare klay to taurean bro 😂.. tp doesn’t get half the defense attention klay gets

Missed out on Zero points in the playoffs. We already got that in DLo

@bcwam

Күн бұрын

My comedy club has an opening on Saturday night. You available?

Why blame the office every year y'all like what the office do, when it don't work y'all throw Rob under the bus but not clutch!!!!!!? Wanted kuz out now y'all crying to bring him back.........

Doesn’t matter klay washed anyways

@denniscasely-hayford3245

Күн бұрын

I totally agree. Folks are making a big deal about Klay when he's washed and can't play defence.

@hitstickstepper9909

Күн бұрын

BIg factuals,fans acting like KLANK THOMPSON would of been the savior...he been washed for a couple of yrs now🤷🏾‍♂️

Nobody wants to play next to LeBron his new coach amd hos son... WOULD YOU?

Dont know why everyone tripping…i dont mind running it back with virtually same team….were a couple 3 point shooters away…hopefully the knecht kid can come through..and hopefully we can get derozan or hield….i think well be alright……when it comes to rob…not defending him …but nobody wants to do lakers any favors…

It’s really sad. I have to turn off all basketball media. Terrible day to be a lakers fan.

This Klay deal may be the same as the Kawhi deal. They both have had career altering injuries. I'm not disappointed about not getting either one.

Maybe if Bron is willing to take a cut in pay, he'll also be willing to take a cut in his minutes. Obviously, the formula of Bron-dominant play isn't working at this stage. Hopefully Bron & JJ can see the light, put their friendship/egos aside (not holding my breath) & limit Bron's minutes significantly....if they lose a few games (or a lot) b/o it, so be it. Not worth putting a 40 yr old at higher risk for significant injury when it ultimately doesn't change the final outcome. At this miserable point, may be best to just enter a quasi-rebuild for this team. Knowing we have no chance in winning (unless we land a miraculous Markkanen deal), I'd actually prefer seeing some of the younger players get more consistent playing time...rather see them build confidence/consistency through some struggle than see 40 minutes of an aging Bron increasing his turnover rate & providing little D because he's almost 40. Looking forward to Knecht making an imprint on this team for "years" to come...this boy has grit, great motor & always has something to prove, which isn't always the case for AD...JMO.

I'm happy running it back next year. I still like the Lakers team and adding Knecht means the roster has actually improved. This obsession with adding a 4th center to the team remains silly.

It was the WARRIORS that turned down the offer !!!!!!!

"I don't give a fuck." - Sean Davis 2024

Trevor again you missed the point LeBron James who clearly is running the team. Said he was willing to take a pay cut. He even admitted that he picked up the phone and spoke to Klay thompson. And he couldn't sell Klay Thompson to play for the Lakers. Why you want to know why. The reason is is that Klay Thompson is smart enough to know he doesn't want to join the Lakers circus

We have 3 centers already. Nobody is guarding Jokic anyway

At this point, Lakers need to include Mr. Reeves in a trade to get something in a real return.

You guys are crying over Klay whose final performance in a warriors uniform was 0-11 from 3? Wow that’s desperation when Dlo sank the 4th most threes in the league 😂

@wjohnson391

Күн бұрын

Dlo scored zero points in a playoff setting against Denver or that didn’t happen? 4th most 3s mean absolutely Nothing if you don’t sink them when it matters which is the postseason

@bcwam

Күн бұрын

Pretty much what I was going to say DeAngelo goes away against Denver.

@lakerfanatic3194

Күн бұрын

@@bcwam Yeah fam that’s my only problem with Dlo

PLEASE DONT GET DEMAR!!! He at home will be too distracted and he doesn’t fit!!!

Someone posted on X Klay Thompson would not come to LA to play behind Austin Reaves so he instead went and signed with the Mavs!

@Nostalgia9478

2 күн бұрын

Thats why you deal Dlo for Klay in a sign and trade Starting backcourt of AR and Klay, with Reaves at the point

@Lazy_One1

2 күн бұрын

Also, LeBron James is publicly putting the pressure on Rob Linka to make a move so if he doesn’t, he gets persecuted two times over not helping his cause as the Lakers GM

@Tashbop

Күн бұрын

But Mavs would start him over Luka and Kyrie??

@SandcastleGirl

Күн бұрын

​@Nostalgia9478 they did offer dlo and warriors turned it down. Trading reaves is the only way they will be able to make move or else we need to run it back. Stop treating reaves like he's an untouchable...

@Fayn757

Күн бұрын

@@Lazy_One1yall want Rob to make magic every offseason , he’s done everything he can , made countless trades . Tell Lebron to stop quitting every year December through February to push for a trade destroying team chemistry for 2 months . Same cycle every year .

Thanks!

"Rob Pelinka Is Not The Problem" We Don't Want or Need Anyone That Don't Really Wanna Be Here, He Should Of Came Here Along Time Go, & We Will Be Alrighty We Will Fine Someone Else No Matter What 💪🏽💜💛

Lakers fans who wanted to trade for Markkanen. Utah Jazz want five first round picks and two pick swaps. Lakers can only offer two 1st and that's it.

It is not Rob I think is the whole problem, On top of the new CBA rules, it is the fact that, except for the lakers, many of these other teams just doesn't like the Lakers for them to help them win. Also, I might be wrong here, however it is still a possibility, they might be considering taking the risk of Colin Castleton being their back up C, I mean he is already 24, and if what the says are true, he improved his shooting. Additionally, I think it's fine to run it back. Afterall, it might be the same cards, but we do have a different card player with JJ because Ham was not it and our players really need to stay healthy. Gabe would have been nice to have if he was available the whole season, and Vando could have helped us alot if he was playing last post season, same goes with Christian Wood. Ham as a HC, on the other hand, can't adjust outside of his box. I just hope JJ is better.

@KamiDionysus

Күн бұрын

There’s many team did a better job than FO.

Magic Johnson should be running the show.

@jaimeperry7326

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Magic isn't getting anyone to sign for significantly less money ... I'm not sad about missing out on Klay.

It's over. We need to start planning for the post Lebron era.

They should have fired rob pelinca earlier together with ham. He is useless and had done nothing. Please fire him now.

I’m glad we didn’t get klay 0/10 in an elimination game we need derozan

@alanlancer008

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It's one game

@perknowitzki2216

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@@alanlancer008 klays washed the warriors would had kept him if he was worth it

@JoshuaJames-si3db

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@@alanlancer008it was the entire season

Rob didn't have a backup plan last time. The players the Lakers got were going to the Lakers or Clippers depending on Kawhi’s decision.

Klay Thompson is an older version of DLO. A 3 point inconsistent shooter who if their shots aren’t falling they are defensive liabilities. I guess nobody Remembers the in season tournament games that GSW played right? Klay scored ZERO points 0/10 FG 0/6 3pts. Absolutely choked in that game. That’s concerning for putting all your hopes and dreams into a player who is injury prone and will be 38 years old when their contract expires. Yes Rob and Jeanie need to do something but for me Thompson wasn’t it! My opinion may not be yours. Plus glad they didn’t send trade pieces to the Warriors like Klay and his agent is trying to get Dallas to do. Tried of the GSW vs Lakers fake rivalry anyway.

People have too remember Palinka was Kobe’s agent and wasn’t in the conversations regarding Lebron joining the team.

Boston JB 5yrs -$285 , JT 5yrs-$314 , DW 4yrs-$126 , JH 4yrs-$135 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬HOW

@modestphillips1930

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Still trying to figure out this cap stuff 😅😂

@peteranders7106

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LA could be Kuzma 80M 3y, KCP 120M 4y, Caruso 55M 4y, Lebron 100M 2y, AD 180M 4y, Zubac 30M / 4y and still have Gabe, Vando Rui, TP and Wood. Jeannie just had to be willing to pay the luxury tax. It's actually fairly simple. If you trade for a player you trade for them with their bird rights. When you acquire them in free agency you have to give them a contract that is long enough to get you at least early bird rights if you want to retain them. Since LA gives free agents 1 year or 1+1 contracts, they lose their free agents if they work out for them. They also always try to package up the projects there worked out for them for a need that doesn't really exist. If you keep KCP you don't need a wing defender and Beasley. You have KCP. If you pay the tax and keep Caruso you have another championship now and you don't wonder whether to trade Reaves or Rui to get some defense and you for damn sure aren't looking to move D'Lo, because he is exactly what we always wanted. Low turnovers. Great shooting. Spaces the floor so AD can operate and you leave room for Lebron. If they had him Boston might still have won this year, but not Denver and Reaves would be a 6th man of the year if he weren't chasing Murray around and bricking his 3s while doing nothing to Jamal. So the way to get a team together is by retaining your good role players and giving them long running contracts. With bird rights you can go over the cap to retain them. So you use your tpmle or room exception, then you get the free agents you like and you only trade if you get a better fit plus assets. Then you extend your guys going over the cap. Bird rights is how it's done. Alex who? Oh we can replace him. Zubac said something about playing with AD, lol. Sent him out for nothing or like a rental shooter or whatever. McGee? Don't need him. Howard? Please. KCP? Too inconsistent for 12M. Kuzma? Yeah no thanks. Trez who? Rondo on a min vet? Pfff. Howard? Who needs him? Oh you know what this team is missing? Caruso, KCP, Zubac and Howard, maybe Kuzma? Let's now trade D'Lo and Reaves. You know what we will miss then? D'Lo, Reaves, Caruso, KCP, Kuzma, Howard and Zubac.

Klay made a mistake imho and this is not just because he didnt join the Lakers I dont see Mavs coming out of the West any time soon. They got lucky that they avoided Denver.... Denver, OKC, and Minny all have better odds to win the title next year Even joining Philly wouldve made more sense tbh

@outhereq1

2 күн бұрын

They beat minn and denver got worse. Okc is the threat

@Nostalgia9478

2 күн бұрын

@@outhereq1 Even a worse version of Denver will steal beat Dallas imho.. As long as they have Jokic and Murray, then Dallas cant beat em.. And Minny has gotten better in the offseason. Thats why the betting odds have em above Dallas. I dont think adding Klay will change the odds at all The MID Mavs still wont be in the top 6 in betting odds tomorrow lol

All I'm gonna say is there is absolutely NO WAY you can justify going into the season with the same exact roster. There just isn't. It's clear as day as we've seen two straight years the roster just is not good enough. I'm not saying we better get a star or else but atleast get a BIG which this team desperately needs to backup/ play alongside AD in matchups like against Jokic. Robs gotta be on the heat seat or close to it because us missing out on big names/ not making moves etc is a bad bad look. Also what's worse of a look? The fact we did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING at the trade deadline and the reasoning was "were gonna Have 3 tradeable picks to potentially make a big move for and to use to improve " paraphrasing but they basically got us all hyped for this summer with what they said after trade deadline passed. You can't follow up that with doing nothing and expect to not get blamed and torn to shreds. In my head the way the Lakers salvage this and turn this into us being very happy about heading into the season and putting together a roster we feel has a legitimate chance to compete for a chip or atleast be way better than we are currently is this. Get Demar. Then get Jerami Grant or Cam Johnson to add shooting, floor spacing. A starting 5 of Reaves Derozan Grant/Cam Johnson Bron AD Is one im feeling really good about and one that'd be among the best starting 5's in league. Ik the fit with Demar might not be perfect which is why you need to add shooting /spacing. If Demar takes Mid level then we can trade for grant. Now if it's a sign in trade Demar wants for more money then maybe you loop a third team such as the nets into it and flip DLO for Cam Johnson in that case instead of Grant due to the money. Either way we have to do something

We aren’t going to overpay Lavigne would be a joke for that contract

As a lakers fan I’m tired of Rob he needs to be replaced and we need magic back! Also I keep hearing Demar rumors … I’m guessing we haven’t learned our lessons about finding pieces that fit and stop chasing big names ….. if we want to do something now trade DLO & something else for Cam Johnson a shooter & if Lebron is still willing to take a small pay cut bring in Buddy Hield another shooter then create space for a cheap cheap center in Thomas Bryant (not a game changer but will definitely put pressure on other bigs with his athleticism)

We need to get rid of Rob and bring in Bob Myers.

That’s gonna make for a very awkward conversation when Lebron says no pay cut to his own boss

Honestly who wants to join this LeFraud clown show?!? 😂

@TheTruthSeeker462

2 күн бұрын

Nah you just hate Bron because your favorite Player was washed up early, It's not about Bron it's about the Lakers 😂 Fake Laker Fan

@Millertimez16

Күн бұрын

Shocker.. more Lebron childish nicknames. Middle school brain capacity

@TCthaCrisis

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​@@Millertimez16Social media is ruining these kids. They all just repeat the same crap. And it's all anger and hate.

@Millertimez16

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@@TCthaCrisis couldn’t agree more

Just don't make any bad trade.

I knew I was gonna hear about him signing else where while at work today, just had that feeling. GS didn’t want to trade him to LA but does Dallas.. both contenders so makes no sense to me why trade with one and not the other

It's All business for the books they know what to do 😉

The market is so bad, not a fan of these "targets" anyways. But now everyone's going to overreact and want to force a trade even more. Teams hold on to their players because more want to contend and win now, also for players looking to get paid tax matters especially if there's offers with similar pay. True contender pieces that really improve a team are 3+D role players anyways and there's not enough to go around. Teams are just fighting over bottom of the barrel scraps (usually not good enough defense or floor stretching) on the market and players get older while less teams develop players. It's not a coincidence OKC has a great roster and is a top contender even if they didn't plan to at this time. Cp3 is freaking 39 and still a desirable 3+D PG due to his skillset that can give you limited quality minutes depending on the contract while factoring in availability and injuries. Need to develop players, even just 1-2 years in the g-league can get the new rookies closer to being playable while not taking up season minutes. Even the CBA is now more favoring developing players compared to before. Which is why I don't think there's a trade out there that will significantly improve the contending chances. Rather than that I'm way more interested for summer league and checking out JHS and Castletons progress. Role wise they're exactly what we need, but it's uncertain if they're playable. Yes it sucks that there's no major improvements team wise, but there's still interesting stuff with potential upside going on with Max, Knecht and JJ. Oh and prior seasons and trade deadlines have shown 3x superstars is ass and i don't think it's a coincidence that teams overdemand from lakers considering "win now, Lebron's championship window", and "Lakers don't develop, we trade" mentality (at least I see this constantly from fans), and with the players we do get? Every season it's trade em all, all bums. This season? The best playable players in the playoffs were Lebron, AD, AR, Prince. AR was a 2-way that we developed. Everyone else injured or played off the floor. This is the result of playable playoff players from the past few "win now" seasons? Maybe time to reevaluate based on what has been working and what hasn't.

Demar can play shooting guard or forward

Man here we go again as Laker fans . Someone is always going to the Lakers and did we really have a chance to get a big time player. Rob has already said it was going to be hard to get a trade done. Our window has been closing for a while.

Two second round picks. Now tell me the league isn't out to get the Lakers. Since the Pau Gasol trade time and time again we've seen example after example.

They have already signed Max Christie. Lakers dont need no addition. 😆

Biggest mistake is not getting DJJ before LAC. 7 foot wingspan, 46 inch vertical

@DJJE928

Күн бұрын

He jumps high and can’t shoot. We don’t need that.

@yuhstation938

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@@DJJE928preach

We just had a pretty good draft & seems like we'll have money to sign another high impact player. Dont fall for the trolls. Go Lakers!

Can we just fall back and take Zach and a 1st from Chicago and still find a big?

demar is good but the lack of spacing will be a serious liability to any championship hopes. Would be good to get Lonnie Walker and Thomas Bryant back for depth, especially on veteran minimums.

Can someone explain all this Max Christie hype - he is hyped like THT it seems....THT reminded me of Xavier Henry and Smush Parker The Lakers have this infatuation with trying to get the best 1 on 1 streetball player every 5 years it seems

Lebron bet Rob $20 million that he couldn’t do his job.

How does GS make something out of nothing? Did it with Durrant and got Wiggons and a ring.

Lebron manipulated this situation as usual. Seems like the Lakers were trying to develop players long term and planning for life after Lebron. So he changed the narrative and stuck it to his own team (again).

@JBly4

Күн бұрын

Glad someone sees it.

This is ridiculous missing out on every player basically why would u low ball gsw with dlo they clearly didn't want him

@colincrow1801

Күн бұрын

They just had them years ago rob smh should have offered rui and a pick

"Be patient" 😂😂😂😂

Just develop in house. We can’t land a third player to help LeBron and A.D. Rob needs to pick it up. Maybe we take a step being together another year. It’s our most realistic option. We’re not getting the players we need to contend.

@Uncutslots

Күн бұрын

Yep, but hard to develop in a house of cards. It will only work if Bron is no longer the foundation & JJ not being his yes-man.

We definitely didn't "miss out" on Klay. He's a hall of famer but at this point he's slow, his shot is not what it once was, and he doesn't fill a hole on the roster.

I dont know mane this one kinda hurt, I got the news outside and idk im lost for words..

42:10 That’s what you call a “starter”

Wow @Lakers GM & Front Office really looks Bad when it comes to Negotiating for Elite Championship Star Caliber Pieces THEY CAN’T GET IT DONE. It’s proven itself time & time again. Star Elite LeBron is there because of Magic. Star Elite AD is there because of Magic & LeBron. There are no Star Elites acquired by Rob & Front Office NOT GOOD!!!! It’s not because of the Franchise / Organization because Jerry Buss did a GREAT job establishing and Building such a great organization. RATHER, it’s those who are running it, those who are in operation of it. That’s the REAL problem not the Franchise / Organization because again Jerry Buss did an Excellent job building the Best Franchise in Basketball and one of the Best Francises in Sports. Kudos to Jerry Buss for that. Unfortunately, those that are currently running it and operating it, haven’t been able to Negotiate and Land Star Elite Championship Caliber Players. Magic Johnson who was raised up and build up by Jerry Buss whom he calls his dad and Jerry Buss considered him as a son was the only one who was able to Land the two Big Fish’s in LeBron & AD. Gotta get the right workable people in office / in place to keep Jerry’s legacy alive and going strong. If not, all his hard work of building and establishing such a great Franchise will just continue to crumble. Jerry, Kobe and Magic are all about Championships as well as all the other @Laker greats, players and fans. These guys could get things done and accomplished. Players wanted to come and they never considered going to any other team. You have LeBron & AD that I know Elite Star guys wanted to play with them and still does, But the current GM & F.O. just can’t get the job done. They never can. 💜💛

Nothing major is gonna happen and thats ok. The coffin was sealed when we traded for westbrick, this is simply the fallout

@blackdragon6

Күн бұрын

Nah, this goes back further when they let a lot of the key players from the 2020 team walk.

People going after Trevor for saying "be patient" like he has a say in whether or not Pelinka has a job. Bruh... People are so sad on the internet lol

It’s not the end of the world. If Rob can pivot from this the way he pivoted from Kawhi in 2019…. 👍🏼 But he’s on the clock. Time to respond…

Lakers offered Clay $80 million for 4 years (i saw it online; not confirmed), that would have covered CA taxes and more than the 3 year $50 million from Dallas. He just did not want to be a Laker.

So lebron called klay and said he'll take a pay cut for him then klay said nah im going mavs.. and its robs fault? how? lmaooo

Would it be great to make upgrades? Of course. But the Lakers have enough to win a championship right now. They just need Vando and the stars to stay healthy. They also need a coach that knows how to maintain the flow of the game going and keeo right players on the floor in the right situations.