So they can ask Morris and Len to keep a seat warm for him?

STEPH. LEBRON. JIMMY. LUKA. 🍿With major seeding implications on the line, it’s a star-studded Western Conference showdown in LA tonight as the No. 3 Lakers (nearly identical win % to 4th place DEN) host the No. 5 Warriors (0.5 games ahead of 6th place MIN) at 10:00pm/et on… pic.twitter.com/pVcdvAGK5u— NBA (@NBA) April 3, 2025

STEPH. LEBRON. JIMMY. LUKA. 🍿With major seeding implications on the line, it’s a star-studded Western Conference showdown in LA tonight as the No. 3 Lakers (nearly identical win % to 4th place DEN) host the No. 5 Warriors (0.5 games ahead of 6th place MIN) at 10:00pm/et on… pic.twitter.com/pVcdvAGK5u— NBA (@NBA) April 3, 2025

I say no….Rui may be very important when LeBron retires….if he ever does……and Reaves is worth a top player and 1-2 1st round picks right now….Lakers can “Just Say No” to any lowball offers….and Williamson has baggage other than his midsection….okay….here’s a wild trade proposal, which is totally unfounded (as well as not checked for salary match….Knecht, Vanderbilt and a swap of 1st round picks for Williamson.

No

I say NO! Here’s my take on this trade scenario:

So, someone threw out the idea of trading Rui and Austin Reaves for Zion Williamson from the Pelicans. My response? Absolutely not—hard pass! Before even entertaining this notion, let’s ask the real question: Will Zion even *be* available? Since being drafted in 2019, he’s only played in 36% of his games—just 114 out of a possible 318. Sure, Zion is a generational talent, no question. But let’s not ignore the massive red flags here. Is it worth risking the future of our squad for a player who’s spent more time on the sidelines than on the court? Remember Greg Oden, anyone?

The Lakers thrive on reliability and chemistry; Rui and Austin bring that in spades. Why jeopardize all of that for uncertainty? Let’s not lose sight of the bigger picture!

MOVE TO #3 BOOSTS LAKERS PLAYOFF HOPES…1. #3 seed avoids #1 Thunder and #4 Nuggets.2. . Winner of #3 vs #6 plays winner of #2 vs #7 while winner of #4 vs #5 plays winner of #1 vs #8.3. #3 seed plays #6 Seed, who is now Grizzlies but more likely to be Timberwolves or… https://t.co/EkjsyOR9S3 pic.twitter.com/WoQ5ebfvDv— LakerTom (@LakerTom) April 3, 2025

THE LAKERS HAVE OVERTAKEN THE NUGGETS AND CLAIM THE 3RD SEED pic.twitter.com/POkTeyWzBo— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) April 3, 2025

The Nuggets, playing without their starters and Peyton Watson, lose 113-106 at home to the Spurs to drop to 47-30 and the No. 4 seed. The Lakers (46-29) jump up to No. 3. If the Lakers win out — or drop another game but still win the Pacific division — they’ll be ahead of Denver.— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) April 3, 2025

FROM ABOVE ARTICLE:

JJ Redick on the focus of a rare practice on Wednesday following a 17-game month of March:

“Worked on some defensive stuff, but really focused on end-game situations on both ends.”

One example: working on inbounds passes in critical situations.”

Is the next thought here….Knecht for Christie???

All the trades (actually proposals/”fantasy GM playing” have gotten out of hand. they are just clickbait!

6 and 1….the loss will be to the Pelicans….(the 2nd of the back to back)….

6-1. We split with OKC. Beat Rockets. Win #2 or #3 seed.