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AD told us 3 weeks ago that seeding didn’t matter to them. Just play who’s on the court against you and let the chips fall where they may. Can’t control how many games these other teams win or lose in this final week. All this hand-wringing & conjecture…lol. If you’re going into the postseason worrying about ducking & dodging certain teams then you ain’t gonna get that ring anyway. Hell, we could get to #6 and end up with #3 Nuggets as the reward in the 1st round. I almost rather see us in the play-in without the week off to possibly disrupt the groove we’ve been in. LET’S ROLLLLL!!!!!!!
By the way….anybody still wish Doc Rivers was coaching us???
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Ric Flair!
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It’s a war of attrition. Nobody feels bad for the Lakers injuries. Lakers won’t feel bad if the Nuggets have a rash of injuries on the way to the conference finals.
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Well said, Mongo. One game at a time. Just keep winning.
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Trade Value Rankings 5.0: The Top 100 in the NBA https://t.co/BxLA1O5WOd via @hoopshype
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) December 18, 2022
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DeMar DeRozan (Chicago)Guaranteed money left: $55,900,000 till 2023-24
Previous Ranking: No. 45 (+3)
Agent: Aaron GoodwinDeRozan might’ve had one of the biggest rises in trade value compared to 2020-21. The 15-year veteran continues to play at a high-level building off the success of All-NBA season last year averaging 25.8 points per game.
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OG Anunoby (Toronto)Guaranteed money left: $55,928,571 till 2024-25
Previous Ranking: No. 53 (+5)
Agent: Omar WilkesAnunoby is looking like a candidate to win Defensive Player of the Year this season. His elite defense and his team-friendly deal make him appealing to any team.
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Kristaps Porzingis (WashingtonGuaranteed money left: $69,849,600 till 2023-24
Previous Ranking: No. 84 (+27)
Agent: Janis PorzingisPorzingis is off to a strong start to the season despite his numbers looking more or less the same as in previous years. He’s been arguably Washington’s most impactful player since he opens up their spacing and defensively is disruptive in the paint.
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Jakob Poeltl (San Antonio)Guaranteed money left: $9,398,148 till 2022-23
Previous Ranking: No. 62 (-5)
Agent: Michael Tellem and James DunleavyPoeltl garnered a lot of trade interest in last year’s trade deadline after elevating himself to being one of the league’s better rim protectors. He is due for a raise soon with his contract running out, and it will be interesting to see if the Spurs want to pay him or potentially trade him with a year left on his deal.
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Myles Turner (Indiana)Guaranteed money left: $18,000,000 till 2022-23
Previous Ranking: No. 72 (+1)
Agent: Bill DuffyIndiana could be open to moving Turner right now if the right offer comes along. The eight-year veteran is off to what could be a career season with highs in scoring, efficiency, and rebounds.
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Kyle Kuzma (Washington)Guaranteed money left: $26,000,000 till 2023-24
Previous Ranking: No. 89 (+14)
Agent: Austin BrownKuzma proved he can thrive in secondary and tertiary roles after getting a change of scenery in Washington. His versatility and salary makes him a player any team could use.
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Bojan Bogdanovic (Detroit)Guaranteed money left: $41,550,000 till 2024-25
Previous Ranking: No. 96 (+8)
Agent: Jason Ranne and Darren ‘Mats’ MatsubaraBogdanovic is averaging 21.1 points per game while shooting 42.5 percent from three on 6 attempts per game. He is exactly what the Pistons needed after being one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the league last year.
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Bojan Bogdanovic (Detroit)Guaranteed money left: $41,550,000 till 2024-25
Previous Ranking: No. 96 (+8)
Agent: Jason Ranne and Darren ‘Mats’ MatsubaraBogdanovic is averaging 21.1 points per game while shooting 42.5 percent from three on 6 attempts per game. He is exactly what the Pistons needed after being one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the league last year.
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Raps will get a Superstar.
Cade will stay in Detroit for 7 years and ask for a trade. No evidence they will build and spend to have a winner around him.
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Sexton is a S&T candidate…Rockets really need to nail this pick to build beside Christian Wood and Tate.
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It also eliminates the Raps as a trade partner for Ben Simmons. They’ve invested in FVV. They spend a 1st round pick on Malachi (Malakey) Flynn, they’re gonna spend this pick on a guard…
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The big deal-o is Elton Brand remains the GM…he signed Doc to a 5 year contract through 2025…Daryl can fire Elton whenever he wants. He likely will at some point…he is also paying Brett Brown and Doc for 2021-22. He can fire Doc trade Ben
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A lot of organizational spiderwebs 🕸 🕸 in Philly
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I would say the #6 seed goes to the Mavs or Grizzlies. I’d pick the Mavs…by default here.
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Blazers have a historically bad defense. Dame is a Superstar that can mask flaws…if he’s 100% which he isnt at this point. They might be a sinking ship here.
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Spurs are backdooring their way into the 10th spot.A rough schedule of 40 games in 70 nights almost keeps them out.
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Turns out the last playoff spot might come down to Dame vs Steph. Would be electric!
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The Kings have had (two) separate 9 game losing streaks. If not for that, Fox might have made things interesting as we’re in the home stretch.
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Which team starts playing some serious D? It won’t be the Blazers or the Mavs. Hard to see either NOLA or SacTown climbing higher than 10, just not enough bullets in the chamber. I could see Golden State going on a sort of “dayum we got some pride and we know how to do this” kind of run led by Steph but how much would he have left in the tank after getting them into the playoffs and through the playin games? Same with San Antonio, the coaching and talent there makes me think they’ll force their way in. I think that, if the Lakers can stay at 5 (no guarantee), than the Blazers can hold onto 6 but Dame gonna need to ball hard. Good news for Portland? He can.
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Aloha,
As I have expressed i really love our team. Of course you can always improve it. I really doubt we have the assets required to swing a block buster trade. For instance my favorite star trade target was Jrue Holiday. well the Hawks and Pels are in serious talks about a Holiday trade. i dont know what players are being discussed but the Hawks #6 pick is on the table. this is going to be a problem, beecause not only do several contenders have more assets than us but there will be a few teams like the Hawks who feel they are a player away from the playoffs.The good news for the Lakers is free agent money will be tight this year and with the Covid uncertainty teams may also be reluctant to hand out large contracts. Here is some of my free agency targets. keep in mind to play for the Lakers you will have to be able to defend at least at a good level. its the teams identity and i don’t see that changing. with the Clippers and Warriors around, perimeter defense will remain a top priority.
Full MLE Canditates.
Chritian Wood. He may or may not get this. He Looked great at the end of last year but the sample size is small and the league is littered with half year wonders that never came through.Joe Harris. 44% from 3 and an under rated defender. If the Nets don’t resign him, he could slip into MLE territory.
Mo Harkless. great defender snd competent 3 point shooter. Would be a serious upgrade over Morris.
Partial MLE Candidates. You could split the MLE for 2 of these guys.
Derek Favors
Aron Baynes
Serge IbakaBi Annual Exception. They also could be added with a apartial MLE
Paul Milsap
Boogie
Dwight
Markief
Jeff Green.Vet Min. Whether Rondo returns or not either of these guys would make sense to have on the squad.
Jeff Teague
DJ Augustine.While never say never to a blockbuster trade. Remember Pau? I think this year we improve around the edges and go big game hunting in the future.
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Nice list, Michael. All are fits to one degree or another. Some better than others.
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Great list Michael. I often forget you can split the MLE… Some good outside the box players, DJ and Teague should be inquired of, either one would be a decent option if we have issues resigning Rondo.
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