Talent has never been a question. He a solid scorer. Perhaps a few less jumpers. And a beast on the boards. Rebounding killed us last year. Would like to see more then on block a game.

FROM THE ABVOVE ARTICLE:

Team sources believe the Lakers have the right coaching staff to make that happen. In JJ Redick, they have a deadly serious head coach who also understands how to relate to players. Assistant Scott Brooks worked with Ayton in Portland two years ago, and Nate McMillan has either played or coached with or against virtually every personality type the NBA’s ever concocted. And if not, the Lakers have maintained their flexibility for next summer and beyond.

I think anyone is capable of learning, growing and finding a better/different approach.

LAKERS DEPTH CHART AFTER TRADING FOR BEN SIMMONS, GOGA BITADZE, AND JONATHAN ISAAC:PG: Luka Doncic, Ben Simmons, Bronny James, SG: Austin Reaves, Dalton Knecht, De'Anthony Melton SF: Jake LaRavia, Adou Thiero, Jarred Vanderbilt PF: LeBron James, Jonathan Isaac, Maxi Kleber…— LakerTom (@LakerTom) July 4, 2025

LAKERS TRADE FOR BITADZE & ISAAC! Assuming the Lakers waive Shake Milton, sign Jaxson Hayes and De'Anthony Melton, and trade Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent for Goga Bitadze and Jonathan Isaac, this would be their depth chart: PG: Luka Doncic, Bronny James, Jordan Goodwin… pic.twitter.com/8hGqFyLLuR— LakerTom (@LakerTom) July 4, 2025

Moe Wagner has agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal to return to the Orlando Magic, sources tell @ShamsCharania. Welcome back, @moritz_weasley!!! Never in doubt. pic.twitter.com/73Hd6iFIsi— Orlando Magic HQ (@OMagicHQ) July 4, 2025

Slovenia has also hired Lakers assistant coach Greg St. Jean as a member of its coaching staff for the upcoming EuroBasket campaign — for the second time — so Dončić can have a daily Lakers presence alongside him later this summer.More NBA: https://t.co/HpE639WN7H https://t.co/vb7jfztyMh— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 4, 2025

Bring some sets home with you, Luka.

He’s always been my last expiring contract to trade for the same reason.

A career 35% three point shooter (with more seasons under 35% than over) and under-sized? Nothing to worry about!

Glad to see it. JJ should have done a better job countering what the Wolves did to neutralize Jax during the playoffs. I am still hoping against hope that Horford will not retire but join us. We need a stretch center in our offensive repertoire.

The Lakers get their backup center: Jaxson Hayes is back on a 1-year, $3M deal, via ESPN pic.twitter.com/nagZmtphm5— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 3, 2025

With a one year deal for his 3rd year with the Lakers, Jaxson Hayes will have a de facto no-trade clause. He can block any trade if he chooses.— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) July 3, 2025

Vastly prefer a younger option to signing Al, need to see if we can develop talent that’s not prohibitively expensive.

They love this guy Tom. He was their Rep at the lottery drawing. They plan to extend him in February when he becomes eligible for an extension.

One Miami won’t be trading for this (Ware) and the other is toast.

Doubt it. Also we got one headcase in Ayton, don’t need 2. This dude vastly overstated his overall impact.

The Miami Heat are reportedly seeking a first-round pick, Dalton Knecht, and Rui Hachimura from the Lakers in trade talks centered around Andrew Wiggins, per @jovanbuha (h/t @dru_star ) pic.twitter.com/AT6jBZ5SJP— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 3, 2025

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