Unfortunately, TP MLE is not going to be enough for Turner, who already makes $20M and wants a raise. But NAW would be a great addition for the NT MLE. He’s only making $9M now but is likely to get offers over the NT MLE. Sorry, Lakers. https://t.co/TcDqp2il1x— LakerTom (@LakerTom) May 20, 2025

Here's a Reaves for White trade that works:Lakers Rec:-Derrick WhiteCeltics Rec:-Austin Reaves-Maxi KleberLakers get older but get an elite 3&D guard who would be a great fit in the backcourt next to Luka Doncic and a player who has the same clutch gene that Austin has.… https://t.co/2DgDLcqXaV pic.twitter.com/XLDuBotUUR— LakerTom (@LakerTom) May 21, 2025

No picks. Straight player trade.Lakers get: -Best player in trade.Celtics get:-$11M expiring contract.-Cut next year salaries from $28M to $13M.-Get 26-yr old for 30-year old.— LakerTom (@LakerTom) May 21, 2025

Lakers have to get better defensively. Reaves is not the answer but White could be.Reaves for White is 1-way player for 2-way player.This would be best deal Lakers could get for ReavesWhite is only 30-years old and can win multiple rings.Celtics won't make trade but they…— LakerTom (@LakerTom) May 21, 2025

FROM THE ABOVE ARTICLE:

Hawks Receive: Sam Hauser and Jarred Vanderbilt

Lakers Receive: Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Neemias Queta

Celtics Receive: Austin Reaves, Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent, Maxi Kleber, Dominick Barlow, a 2027 2nd round pick (From Atlanta via CLE), a 2029 2nd round pick (From ATL, Via CLE), and a 2030 2nd round pick (Via ATL)

Why the Lakers do this trade: They pull a win now move and improve the roster as LeBron James’ career winds down. Yes, giving up Reaves would sting, but he is due a big extension soon and Holiday would improve the defense around Doncic. Porzingis gives them the size they need at center and the ability to stretch the floor, while also being an expiring deal. If it does not work with Porzingis, they can move on after this season. They don’t give up any draft capital in the process. They can make a buy low move on two players who can fill needs on their roster and make one last championship push with LeBron. While they may want to keep Reaves, it would be a crowded backcourt and Holiday is the better defender. A starting lineup of Doncic, Holiday, James, Hachimura, and Porzingis could be among the best in the NBA. Queta provides depth at center.

Yes on Rui, Maxi, and 2 Swaps for Porzingis but Kristaps would have be over whatever virus has been haunting him during these playoffs. https://t.co/PRZtjxPA7Y— LakerTom (@LakerTom) May 19, 2025

PoorZingus is only 29 but that dude is an old 29. Lotta injuries on that body.

FROM THE ABOVE ARTICLE:

Video was from 4 months ago but spot on and supported with great video and stats:

10. Cade Cunningham
9. Luguentz Dort
8. Jrue Holiday
7. DeAaron Fox
6. SGA
5. Amen Thompson
4. Anthony Black
3. Jalen Suggs
2. Alex Caruso
1. Dyson Daniels

One will have their 1st ring before Luka. If it’s SGA he’ll also have an MVP.

A former Laker will win the championship this year Each team remaining has a player who used to wear the purple and gold: Wolves: Julius Randle Thunder: Alex Caruso Knicks: Josh Hart Pacers: Thomas BryantRandle and Hart were both young, developing players on… pic.twitter.com/a2Oox3aKoD— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 19, 2025

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#8: Mitchell Robinson
Contract: 2 years, $14.3M

#7: Wendell Carter Jr.
Contract: 2 years, $11.9M

#6: Steven Adams
Contract: Expiring, $12.6M

#5: Robert Williams III
Contract: 2 years, $12.4M

#4: Walker Kessler
Contract: Rookie Deal, $12.4M

#3: Daniel Gafford
3 years, $14.1M

#2: Nic Claxton
Contract: UFA 2025, $11M

#1: Dereck Lively
Contract: Rookie, $4.5M

Nikola, is it time? pic.twitter.com/BcpBJdhnUZ— Luka Updates (@LukaUpdates) May 18, 2025

FROM THE ABOVE ARTICLE:

Kristaps Porziņģis for Rui Hachimura, Maxi Kleber, a 2030 first-round pick swap and a 2032 first-round pick swap

The playoffs and last couple months of Kristaps Porziņģis’ 2024-25 campaign was completely derailed by a virus, but the healthy KP remains one of the best and most versatile big men in the league.

And while the Porziņģis/Luka Dončić duo didn’t quite jell with the Dallas Mavericks, both have likely been humbled a bit by the last few years. And chasing a title alongside LeBron James could have them more focused on that than on who gets the credit for the success.

More to the point, the Los Angeles Lakers just need a real center. Porziņģis provides shot blocking, floor spacing and the occasional post-up. And he’d be a dramatic upgrade over Jaxson Hayes.

For Boston, this one isn’t as much about financial flexibility. Porziņģis’ deal expires after 2025-26, but draft assets are valuable. And Rui Hachimura would give them a slightly younger forward than KP, who could theoretically fit alongside Tatum in positionless forward combinations (assuming the Celtics were to sign him beyond this season).
Kristaps Porziņģis Gives L.A. a Center

Timberwolves over Thunder 4-3Pacers over Knicks 4-3Timberwolves over Pacers 4-3 https://t.co/yVj3YkWYHl— LakerTom (@LakerTom) May 18, 2025

THE THUNDER BLOW OUT THE NUGGETS TO BOOK THEIR SPOT IN THE WCF 😤 pic.twitter.com/wV5I0LhMuN— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) May 18, 2025