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“I expect LAL to make a trade before the end of the week. LAL is actively looking for wings.”Via: windyLooks like the Lakers WILL BE MAKING MOVES!! 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/PNcLXoH5P4— Playoff LAL (@PlayoffLAL) June 26, 2025
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They have like 438 centers now. Don’t overpay, just get it done, Rob.
Utah gonna keep WK and pair him with Ace, maybe a vet or 3 and LM. They’ll be better next season.
Lakers need to look at Portland or Brooklyn, both in rebuild mode with guys that don’t fit into that timeline.
Could they go Indy and hold onto a solid talent through thick and thin? Maybe.
But I kinda doubt it. Key is not overpaying because if you blow it, you’re done until 2033.
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Sam Presti: Future Free Agent? 👀@SIChrisMannix shares with @BillSimmons why Sam Presti may be the most coveted future free agent that no one is talking about. pic.twitter.com/qmjhrMJbBp— The Ringer (@ringer) June 25, 2025
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Read the Ramona Shelburne article about Sam Presti and you’ll see how fulla shit Mannix is on this. Dude loves the OKC lifestyle, doesn’t want to go anywhere, and has the full support of ownership.
Show me another GM that has lasted through a full teardown/rebuild? The Process? Still a work in progress and on it’s 3rd GM.
He cuts costs when it’s prudent, takes the gambles that suit him when they’re their. He doesn’t make bad deals. Could he make a little more somewhere else? Sure, maybe. But he wouldn’t have the total backing and autonomy he has now.
Now if Clay sells the team…that’s a whole other situation.
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REASONS TO BE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT KESSLER!Draft Day, Trade Deadline, and Start of Free Agency have not normally been good days for Lakers fans but there are reasons it might be different this time.First, we know the teams have been talking and the Lakers have somehow come up… https://t.co/fN4C02jegf pic.twitter.com/nUDEiWHx3l— LakerTom (@LakerTom) June 25, 2025
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The Jazz have essentially made everyone on their roster available, per @JWeinbachNBA “Core pieces such as Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, and Walker Kessler could be more attainable on the market than before.” pic.twitter.com/yMaBHvFNrK— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) June 25, 2025
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lol, this isn’t news. There hasn’t been an “untouchable player” in Utah since Ainge took over. They’ve all been available…for a massive overpay.
You won’t get a fair deal from Utah these days, you will overpay unless it’s an expiring contract(s) at the trading deadline for that contract(s). That’s the rub of it all there.
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If the Lakers can’t land Walker Kessler, Onyeka Okongwu is another realistic option to pursue, especially with Porzingis now in ATL."I do know the Lakers made a call to the Hawks around the trade deadline about Okongwu,” per Dave McMenamin on Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre. pic.twitter.com/C36g9cYmfn— SleeperLakers (@SleeperLakers) June 25, 2025
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ONYEKA OKONGWU COULD BE AVAILABLE!Onyeka averaged 13.4/8.9/2.3 in just 27.9 mpg last season while also shooting 56.7/32.4/75.9%. He's also on a team friendly 2-year deal for just $15M per year.Just 24-years old, Okongwu is 6' 10" with a 7' 2" wingspan and the basic… https://t.co/SR9kJCF8Tf pic.twitter.com/7RzxMgWNmD— LakerTom (@LakerTom) June 25, 2025
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I’d do this, doubt Atlanta does w/o draft picks in the deal from us.
But the real issue is he’s just recently been extended at a very reasonable rate for the next couple seasons and with Porzingis being a walking injury concern they’ll want him as the backup/slot starter since they’re likely to let Capella walk now.
If Clint re-ups then this is a lot more likely.
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REPORT: The Lakers giving up multiple picks to make Walker Kessler their center of the future is “on the table,” per @andyblarsen"I don't know if the Jazz take it" pic.twitter.com/M5aktbAd7K— Ahn Fire Digital (@AhnFireDigital) June 25, 2025
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One pick and multiple swaps. They can probably do better.
Awesome source lol…
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PROPOSED LAKERS TRADE FOR WIGGINSLakers Receive:-Andrew WigginsHeat Receives:-Rui Hachimura-Gabe Vincent-2030 First Round Pick SwapIdeally, the Lakers would need to close deal for Walker Kessler as their starting center before committing to trade for Wiggins to be their… https://t.co/CI68F6qBit pic.twitter.com/SRTVGGZUGo— LakerTom (@LakerTom) June 25, 2025
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What if Cooper Flagg could play where he wanted? He could … if you abolish the draft https://t.co/pS5Qoqmuxe— LakerTom (@LakerTom) June 25, 2025
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Jeanie Buss and Mark Walter's first official comments on the sale of the Lakers.In the statement, the sale is expected to close in the third or fourth quarter of this year. pic.twitter.com/46BbPTT4RA— ESPN Los Angeles (@ESPNLosAngeles) June 25, 2025
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LeBron sent Derrick White’s story to his sons, Bronny and Bryce, to keep them motivated 💯(via @mindthegamepod)pic.twitter.com/mCTLQCERwo— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 24, 2025
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Legends don’t wait. They arrive.Draft day is here 🍿 pic.twitter.com/LdipBioIkB— ESPN (@espn) June 25, 2025
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Happy birthday to the leader of the #Lakeshow, head coach JJ Redick 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/TCCn7hImZ6— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) June 24, 2025
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BAM WOULD BE PERFECT CENTER FOR LAKERSThere are rumors Bam may request a trade this summer before his new extension even starts next season. It's been a tough year for the Heat and it's possible they might decide to trade Bam. There are probably offers out there that would beat… https://t.co/OMgLUmwpxE pic.twitter.com/sxaMT8n6Rv— LakerTom (@LakerTom) June 25, 2025
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Aloha,
Porzingis was just traded to the Hawks with a little help from the Nets. Everyone said this would be a wild year but I didn’t expect this much activity before the draft.
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The Celtics got back Georges Niang and a 2nd round pick. The Nets were clear winners getting the 22nd pick to take on Terrance Mann’s 15 mil salary.
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Ironically the Nets now own our pick. They now have 5 first rounders and a 2nd. I am sure they will try and consolidate and move up. 6 rookies is a lot even for a rebuilding team. Perhaps they would consider swapping back our pick for our 2031.
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That is where the Nets came in. They got a first round pick for taking Tre Mans 15 mil into their cap space from the Hawks. The Hawks sent that 8 mil player to the Celtics and brought in Porzingas and his 30 mil.
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The New Orleans Pelicans are trading CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick in this year’s draft.
NOLA trying to find the “right guy” to pair with Zion and CJ is too old for that squad. Washington almost done hitting reset after the inexplicable Poole deal they gave out. After next season they’ll have a grip of space. Not sure who will get paid to play there but a least a couple dudes will lol.
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Would love to nab Olynk from the Wizards, one of the few teams that takes Rob’s calls…
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Olynyk has long been on my Most Coveted List
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Probably take our 1st rounder and his deal expires (which is why Washington wanted it).
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No thanks on Kelly Jamie, in his prime he was a mediocre defender. That’s why he has come off the bench for most of his career. Now he is a traffic cone on defense. You could blow by him. At my advanced age I could blow by him. Yes he can give you 38% from 3 on 1.8 attempts a game but other than that he’s washed.
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Good passer, good team guy, maybe just wait for the inevitable late-season waive scenario…
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Buncha dudes who don’t move the needle on 2 non-playoff teams.
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Another center could be available for a backup role Jamie. The Suns traded for Mark Williams because they didn’t think the Duke center would be available but he was so they drafted him. I wonder what they do with Nick Richard. He was a guy I wanted the Lakers to go after. 9 boards and a block a game. He is non guaranteed until June 29th. Even after the KD trade they still have a pricy roster. I’m wondering if they will waive him. If they do I definitely would try and grab him in free agency as a quality backup. The problem with the Trailblazers center situation is Ayton is really overpaid at 35 mil and Williams is an injury waiting to happen.