2021-2022 17 TIME WORLD CHAMPION Los Angeles Lakers Thread | Page 68

Feb 8, 2023 at 9:01 PM

StOnEy333
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What's up, y'all. Been a minute. lol

So glad Westbrook is gone. What a complete fcuking mess that dude is. Can't believe they actually made a move and got a legit haul for him. Currently sitting 5 games out of the #4 spot in the west. I don't know how that's possible with how horrible they've been playing, but fcukin A. Let's do this.

[ Edited by StOnEy333 on Feb 8, 2023 at 9:01 PM ]

Feb 8, 2023 at 9:24 PM

#1007

susweel
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Westbrook wasn't the problem. He gotta raw deal from the fans.

Feb 9, 2023 at 5:49 AM

#1008

titan
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I hated to see Westbrook go, but he just didn't fit in.
I'm excited how we drastically improve our 3pt shooting
Vanderbilt is borderline elite defender for me. This dude has the size and speed to produce on both side of the ball. Sometimes he falls asleep, but he recovers pretty quick. I know Darvin Hamm is happy about V.

Feb 9, 2023 at 9:20 AM

#1009

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The Lakers are trading Thomas Bryant to the Nuggets for Davon Reed and three second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 9, 2023

Pelinka dealings and wheeling. TB did really well in AD's absence but it's clear that he'd be cooked in the games that are must wins. Opens up minutes for Wenyan and Vando - who are better defenders.

Let's see what Pelinka does with these 2nds and 2029 first. Read they're talking to Nets for a wing. Would love to get starting caliber 3&D wing. Finney-Smith will be ideal.

Feb 9, 2023 at 10:35 AM

#1010

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Originally posted by 4ML:

The Lakers are trading Thomas Bryant to the Nuggets for Davon Reed and three second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 9, 2023

Pelinka dealings and wheeling. TB did really well in AD's absence but it's clear that he'd be cooked in the games that are must wins. Opens up minutes for Wenyan and Vando - who are better defenders.

Let's see what Pelinka does with these 2nds and 2029 first. Read they're talking to Nets for a wing. Would love to get starting caliber 3&D wing. Finney-Smith will be ideal.

but not Damien Jones?

[ Edited by TheXFactor on Feb 9, 2023 at 10:35 AM ]

Feb 9, 2023 at 12:11 PM

#1011

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Originally posted by TheXFactor:

Originally posted by 4ML:

The Lakers are trading Thomas Bryant to the Nuggets for Davon Reed and three second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 9, 2023

Pelinka dealings and wheeling. TB did really well in AD's absence but it's clear that he'd be cooked in the games that are must wins. Opens up minutes for Wenyan and Vando - who are better defenders.

Let's see what Pelinka does with these 2nds and 2029 first. Read they're talking to Nets for a wing. Would love to get starting caliber 3&D wing. Finney-Smith will be ideal.

but not Damien Jones?

Damien Jones was traded to Utah...another solid move bc he was on the books for next year. Pelinka fleecing Ainge is something I never saw coming.

Feb 9, 2023 at 12:15 PM

#1012

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Love the Mo Bamba pickup for Pat Bev. Hopefully - that's the end of 3 guard lineups. I'd have liked them to add a SF but excellent 2 days of moves from the Lakers.

The gang is Back❤️ https://t.co/LCxJY1GfDI
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) February 9, 2023

lol

Feb 9, 2023 at 12:28 PM

#1013

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If no more trades come in for the Lakers -- this is what Rob Pelinka and team were able to accomplish:

Lakers In:
- Rui
- Dlo
- Beasley
- Vanderbilt
- Bamba
- Reed
- 3 Second-Round Picks

Lakers Out:
- Westbrook
- Beverley
- Bryant
- 1 First-Round (1-4 P)
- 4 Second-Round Picks
— 🦉 Lakers Vino (@VinoUncorked) February 9, 2023

They still have ammunition in the summer. Have 2023 1st + 2029 unprotect 1st + swaps in 2026 + 2028 + bunch of young players on the roster.

Now, stay healthy!

[ Edited by 4ML on Feb 9, 2023 at 12:30 PM ]

Feb 9, 2023 at 1:01 PM

#1014

StOnEy333
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I'm not sure Rob could've done a better job before the deadline. To get all that and only give up what he did is amazing.

Feb 9, 2023 at 2:05 PM

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ESPN Sources: The Wizards are working on a contract buyout for veteran G/F Will Barton, allowing him to become a free agent. Barton, 32, has had a limited role with Washington this season, but started 71 games and averaged 14.7 points for the Nuggets a season ago.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 9, 2023

...and here's the perfect buyout candidate for Lakers.

Feb 9, 2023 at 2:15 PM

#1016

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D'Angelo Russell is shooting the league's 2nd-best percentage from mid-range (51.1) and 7th-best on layups (68.6).

He's also shooting career-highs from the field (46.5), 3-point (39.1), two-point (54.6), and free throw (85.6).
— Joey Ramirez (@JoeyARamirez) February 9, 2023

Feb 9, 2023 at 6:34 PM

#1017

titan
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Mo Bamba just trips me out. I don't understand why this dude isn't a double double guy every game.

Feb 9, 2023 at 7:13 PM

#1018

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Over/Under on Lebrons speech going longer than the state of the union?

Feb 9, 2023 at 7:15 PM

#1019

titan
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Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
Over/Under on Lebrons speech going longer than the state of the union?

Lol. Is he gonna change to play tonight?

Feb 9, 2023 at 7:19 PM

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Originally posted by titan:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
Over/Under on Lebrons speech going longer than the state of the union?

Lol. Is he gonna change to play tonight?

Lol. Heard he was out with an ankle