DO LAKERS WANT LEBRON TO REQUEST TRADE?I'm just thinking out loud here trying to figure out what could be the reason why the Lakers have adopted a strategy of not making any moves that would interfere with them being able to offer a max contract to a free agent superstar the… https://t.co/EGFS1P2wGC pic.twitter.com/SxXm8aNZuV— LakerTom (@LakerTom) July 2, 2025
While I’m thinking that a team would be stupid to do this trade, the Knicks have been known to be stupid. OG would have to be part of the trade. Adding Robinson to the trade makes the money work. I wouldn’t do it for maybe two years of LeBron but like I said, the Knicks have done some stupid things in the past. See five firsts for Bridges. A good not great player.
The only reason the Lakers 2027 plan makes sense is if it is lure LeBron into requesting a trade. For their first title in 50 years, you bet the Knicks would jump at a chance to trade for LeBron this summer.
I actually think the Mavs might too. Nico is on a win now tear and this would be his opportunity to go all-in. I also think he has the cajones to pull it off. Lakers would be so effing deep if they can get something for LeBron.
Remember the cardinal rule is not to allow a valuable player walk to free agency for nothing. No reason why that can’t also apply to superstars. Just have to be careful to make sure it’s them asking to be traded.
Like which starting center???? There isn’t one that can gurantee a title with the way the game is played now. And whichever the “starting center” could turn out to be….Alex Caruso could neutralize even a great center as he did….not going to happen all the time, but it could happen. JMHO, Myles Turner looked pretty ineffective vs OKC…I need to review his highlights and why his name has been on the lips of trade proposal “fantasy players” for years.