HERE'S A TRADE TO LAND WIGGINS & B/U CENTER!Lakers trade 5 players (Vincent, Kleber, Knecht, Hachimura, & Vanderbilt) for 2 players (Wiggins & Vucevic), giving them 11 active players, 4 open slots, and $6.6M under the hard capped first apron.Bulls give up pair of second round… https://t.co/ELfSfnd08i pic.twitter.com/ll0SP8CvJy— LakerTom (@LakerTom) August 7, 2025
Nothing About this trade helps the Heat or the Bulls. Why in the world a rebuilding team like the Bulls, waive two of their young players, give up two 2nds, take on Vando’s salary just to get Rui? y the way they are talking to Vuc about a buyout. As for the Heat, I guess yo still haven’t got the memo that they are not shopping Wiggins any mor and if they were they wouldn’t do it for that package for sure.
I’m against any trade that trades Hachimura for an equal player and Lakers losing Knecht in the deal. I say ride these guys thru the season…if any player is to be traded, but nobody wants him it’s the VANDOLORIAN (I just do that to laugh, it’s a cheap thrill for me)….Gabe Vincent and Maxi Kleber are also in the 11 million pay slots, but Vincent did contribute a little last season…Kleber contributed in one practice session during the Twolves playoff series….I understand the Lakers need a center, but i am not convinced that Kleber is healthy and the right guy. I need to review his highlights if there are any.