NBA Exec: Lakers ‘Regretted’ Letting Alex Caruso Leave; Could Trade for Bulls PG
Pipe dream, considering that a lot of teams would be looking to add him during the trade deadline if he becomes available. Would be an insane pick up if we got our sweet prince back.
Imagine if Lakers were somehow able to regain the players who helped win the Bubble like Kuzma + KCP + Caruso and keep the players who got us to the WCF like DLO + Reaves + Rui + Vando with a healthy Lebron + AD š«
MrAppleSpoink
Either him or Marcus Smart. Those are the 2 guys we absolutely need to make a run at.
Of course, I think Smart is the better option, but both work logistically.
For Caruso, you could trade JHS and maybe Max Lewis if necessary, or god forbid Max Christie. Not 100% sure on the salary situation but I know for a fact that if weāre within about 4-5 mil itās good to go. As for if thatās enough Iām not sure. Maybe some 2nds get thrown in (assuming Max Christie isnāt) but anything beyond that Iām out.
As for Smart, I think this is the better road. It would require Gabe and JHS salary-wise, and honestly in terms of personnel value Iād do that in a heartbeatā¦ but Memphis wouldnāt. Thatās where picks come in, and Iād undoubtedly be willing to part ways with a protected 1st or a pick swap for Smart. He is literally everything this team needs, heās tough as nails, he fights on defence at an elite level and communicates too, heās got a shaky 3 ball but so does Gabe, and heās a very capable playmaker who can run a unit in conjunction with DLo or Austin. One thing to note is this one has to wait until December 15th due to restrictions with Gabe.
So basically, JHS + picks (and maybe Max Lewis depending on salary stuff) for Caruso, or wait until December and give up Gabe + JHS + draft capital for Smart.
Iād do either one, though Iād definitely prefer getting Smart in terms of talent and overall fit. Also, Smartās locked up for 2 more years after this one, whereas Caruso is only locked in until 2025. By that point itās probably not a big deal but it is worth noting.
goddoc
And hereās that exec nowā¦
KingNephew
> “The rumor around the Lakers was they regretted letting him go almost immediately after it happened,” the exec said. “They knew that was a mistake.
Omg who couldāve seen this coming besides literally everyone? The saddest thing is that it reportedly only took until *the first practice* with the 2021-22 roster to see Westbrook and the new guys wouldnāt fit.
HowSoonIsMeow-
Yeah, I’m pretty sure a lot of teams would like an Alex Caruso.
vilca908
Letting him go and trading for Westbrook has to be the worst move of all time
demiaaaa123
A Backcourt of caruso and reaves would be nice
da_jumpman
lol bulls FO trying to gas up Caruso’s trade value or just pure speculation by random team employee.
Trillman04
Defense with our lineup of guards is something desperately needed. Side-note, but if Vincent doesnāt work out, Iād be interested in Monte Morris.
discussionandrespect
WHAT DID I SAY AND GOT DOWNVOTED LIKE CRAZY FOR IT
Rentfreelakerfan
Y’all hate injuries but want him back
untraiined
Letting 2021 team go probably is a ring given away right now
ShanghaiAdobo897
If Jeanie had deeper pockets, we could’ve just kept him and THT then traded THT.
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Max Christie it was good to know you.
Imagine if Lakers were somehow able to regain the players who helped win the Bubble like Kuzma + KCP + Caruso and keep the players who got us to the WCF like DLO + Reaves + Rui + Vando with a healthy Lebron + AD š«
Either him or Marcus Smart. Those are the 2 guys we absolutely need to make a run at.
Of course, I think Smart is the better option, but both work logistically.
For Caruso, you could trade JHS and maybe Max Lewis if necessary, or god forbid Max Christie. Not 100% sure on the salary situation but I know for a fact that if weāre within about 4-5 mil itās good to go. As for if thatās enough Iām not sure. Maybe some 2nds get thrown in (assuming Max Christie isnāt) but anything beyond that Iām out.
As for Smart, I think this is the better road. It would require Gabe and JHS salary-wise, and honestly in terms of personnel value Iād do that in a heartbeatā¦ but Memphis wouldnāt. Thatās where picks come in, and Iād undoubtedly be willing to part ways with a protected 1st or a pick swap for Smart. He is literally everything this team needs, heās tough as nails, he fights on defence at an elite level and communicates too, heās got a shaky 3 ball but so does Gabe, and heās a very capable playmaker who can run a unit in conjunction with DLo or Austin. One thing to note is this one has to wait until December 15th due to restrictions with Gabe.
So basically, JHS + picks (and maybe Max Lewis depending on salary stuff) for Caruso, or wait until December and give up Gabe + JHS + draft capital for Smart.
Iād do either one, though Iād definitely prefer getting Smart in terms of talent and overall fit. Also, Smartās locked up for 2 more years after this one, whereas Caruso is only locked in until 2025. By that point itās probably not a big deal but it is worth noting.
And hereās that exec nowā¦
> “The rumor around the Lakers was they regretted letting him go almost immediately after it happened,” the exec said. “They knew that was a mistake.
Omg who couldāve seen this coming besides literally everyone? The saddest thing is that it reportedly only took until *the first practice* with the 2021-22 roster to see Westbrook and the new guys wouldnāt fit.
Yeah, I’m pretty sure a lot of teams would like an Alex Caruso.
Letting him go and trading for Westbrook has to be the worst move of all time
A Backcourt of caruso and reaves would be nice
lol bulls FO trying to gas up Caruso’s trade value or just pure speculation by random team employee.
Defense with our lineup of guards is something desperately needed. Side-note, but if Vincent doesnāt work out, Iād be interested in Monte Morris.
WHAT DID I SAY AND GOT DOWNVOTED LIKE CRAZY FOR IT
Y’all hate injuries but want him back
Letting 2021 team go probably is a ring given away right now
If Jeanie had deeper pockets, we could’ve just kept him and THT then traded THT.
Well at least they know it was stupid