[Soriano] my two cents: i would not want to trade two 1sts for any non-all star. and the number of players i’d want to include one 1st for are low. some of players linked to the team have real injury history AND make a lot of money, but are supposed to fetch a 1st in return? nah.
by ruburdingus
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The most level headed and accurate opinion you’ll see all day.
But come on Rob do somethingggg!!! /s
I think Rob learned a lot from the Westbrook trade.
Running it back isn’t great, but I’d rather run it back than make an overpay trade that doesn’t move the needle
As much as I don’t like that we aren’t really doing much, I’d rather that than pulling a Westbrook
Pretty much where I’m at. I’m down to move picks, but the moves we make need to make sense. Guys like Cam Johnson and Jerami Grant have really concerning injury histories. Why should we give up a 1st or even multiple 1sts as suggested with Grant when his deal runs into his mid 30s and he has averaged 55 games the last 4 years? Cam Johnson too hasn’t played more than 70 games in a season his entire career.
I want upgrades, but they need to be reasonable returns. That’s not to say either guy is off the table either, but only if the deal is right.
Wow common sense, Too bad all the Laker podcasts running with “Lakers Spurned by Buddy Hield!!!!!!! We’re DOOOMED!
Yeah. It’s like a lot fans are so desperate and delusional they think one move with a mix of Dlo/rui/vando/Reaves and 2 picks will bring back a player, keep whatever little depth we have now, and turn us into contenders.
Whatever the push was at the time, it’s moves like this that created the Westbrook acquisition.
Other teams must think the lakers are desperate to makes moves as well if they’re expecting 2 frps for players like Grant.
It’s not even just the picks. It’s the salaries that’ll have to go out for most trades. We aren’t trading players that are completely out of the rotation on horrible $10m+ deals. No matter how you feel about Dlo or Rui, the fact is they are both key rotation pieces. Gabe you could argue falls into that category but that’s mostly due to injury. Assuming he’s fully healthy, he’s projected to play a pretty big role on the team next season. It just isn’t worth trading multiple of these guys plus first round picks for 1 guy that just slightly improves one position.
I’ve been banging this drum for the last year and a half. We’re basically in a transition period with Bron. We won’t be able to properly compete until he leaves. This is the price we paid for partnering with Bron. We got a ring out of it. Just sit back, enjoy the ride, and let’s not act out of stupidity and mortgage away our future for marginal upgrades.