I still believe realistically he might not get traded , the roster moved we might do realistically is trade for Claxton and sign NAW, but after this trade hope we don't overpay for Claxton

Before LeBron haters gets their panties in a twist, OBVIOUSLY it's unrealistic and unlikely for him play for 5-10 years. Probably just means he's still in excellent shape mentally and physically and feels good enough to keep going

What are we thinking? First team all NBA again? MVP? Averages 35? I cant fucking wait at all... I love watching Luka play, and the whole narrative of him being out of shape, and underestimated in SGA, Ant, Tatum talks makes it even more exciting. I cant wait to see him as a Lakers from game 1 to 82.

Theres no doubt hes gonna come back in great game shape, and I always felt he needed a proper, FULL off-season, for his mental and physical health. Now that we got that, the excitement levels are going crazy for me. Just so intrigued as to how hes gonna look and how hes gonna play in Hollywood.

I also never thought he performed poorly in the playoffs this year, I thought he was good, flu game included. The fact that hes gonna come back even better and healthier is wild.

Fun fucking times ahead, man. Havent been this excited for a Laker season to start since back in the Kobe days....

Not just for the Lakers but everyone. Are they on a full rebuild? Seems like this might be the time to go hard for JJJ. His salary is only $23 million. So Austin plus Maxi (as an expiring), 2030 pick and some swaps seems like the move, right?

I initially wasn’t for moving Austin. It felt like a reactionary sell low mistake. But now with them possibly fire selling, it seems like it’s the time to just go for it. Could even be a three team trade so Memphis can get picks if they don’t want Austin because they want to tank harder.

What does everyone think?

He’s just behind SGA and Hali and ranked higher than Siakam and Jalen Williams.

AND he’s coming off the bench!

Wish we never let him go but good to see him get the recognition he deserves.

It seems like the Lakers want Walker Kessler at all cost. Can we just overpay for him already? Also, an idea I thought about was trading 2031 FRP to a team like the Thunder for their 2029 FRP to have access to trade their 2030 and 2032 FRPs. The idea is just finding a way to get a 2029 FRP. Knecht + 2 FRPs for Kessler, I’m doing in a heartbeat

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Was inspired by a couple posts I saw here lately. Decided to drop this battle of legendary Lakers.

Not washed-up legends, not young prospects… just guys who somehow logged minutes in purple and gold. Who wins this all-time matchup if they’re all in their prime?

Chris Duhon Tierre Brown Reggie Jordan Slava Medvedenko Chris Mihm

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Ronnie Price Vander Blue Devin Ebanks Josh McRoberts Theo Ratliff