“Internally, sources said, there’s been serious consideration given to riding out the season without making a major deal if they can’t find one that would make the team a realistic contender.”
“Internally, sources said, there’s been serious consideration given to riding out the season without making a major deal if they can’t find one that would make the team a realistic contender.”
What that’s really saying is, they’re going to decide whether or not to do a trade based on AD’s next evaluation.
Hot_Pie1464
James signed an extension with the Lakers on Aug. 17. He can become a free agent before the 2024 season by declining an approximate $50-million option. Because of the extension, he’s ineligible to be traded until after this season.
The Lakers’ means for improving their roster this season are limited, rules prohibiting them from trading first-round picks other than the ones they have in 2027 and 2029 because of the steep price they paid for Davis.
Internally, sources said, there’s been serious consideration given to riding out the season without making a major deal if they can’t find one that would make the team a realistic contender.
Thanks to Davis’ and James’ injuries, roster depth depleted from a deal for Russell Westbrook and a revolving supporting cast since his title with L.A., the Lakers’ level of competitiveness since winning the 2020 NBA championship has been uneven at best.
The only thing they can do at this point is trade lebron, hope that AD heals up and retool for next season. They’ve put them selves in a position where any move they make they’re fucked anyway
YouKnowIt-IKnowIt
Lolololol
FunHoliday563
They should’ve made moves in the summer to make this team competitive but irrespective of that, I support not trading those picks now.
There isn’t a trade out there which makes us a contender and to be honest, even if we make that trade (or those trades), contending relies on AD staying healthy which we cannot guarantee. We aren’t good enough so we should blow it up.
It’s the standing pat that I find annoying. You have to make a decision one way or another.
Rapa_Nui
Even with all the picks and cap space in the world, Rob wouldn’t be able to build a good team.
The Lakers literally have an owner who refused to fire the worst coach in the league because “he was like a brother to her”.
This organization stinks, from top to bottom.
They stink.
AntSmith777
It’s over. Thanks for the ring Bron and AD!
ThisAnswerIsLit
We’re going to go into next season with our picks but no salary to attach them to. There’s only so much cap space we can absorb a contract into.
Callecian_427
Who tf is the source that has been singing like a canary lately?
seikoholic9497
Fuck pelinka you fucking botoxed snake. People out there living on minimum wage while you paid millions to to jack shit
RushFPS
how will they be able to build a contender in the off season with the limited cap space available ?
Wilt69
Unless you can get quality role players like Harrison Barnes to come here for $5 million under their market value, a trade nets you a lot more pieces and let’s you spend more.
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What that’s really saying is, they’re going to decide whether or not to do a trade based on AD’s next evaluation.
James signed an extension with the Lakers on Aug. 17. He can become a free agent before the 2024 season by declining an approximate $50-million option. Because of the extension, he’s ineligible to be traded until after this season.
The Lakers’ means for improving their roster this season are limited, rules prohibiting them from trading first-round picks other than the ones they have in 2027 and 2029 because of the steep price they paid for Davis.
Internally, sources said, there’s been serious consideration given to riding out the season without making a major deal if they can’t find one that would make the team a realistic contender.
Thanks to Davis’ and James’ injuries, roster depth depleted from a deal for Russell Westbrook and a revolving supporting cast since his title with L.A., the Lakers’ level of competitiveness since winning the 2020 NBA championship has been uneven at best.
Lebron saying who he wants traded off the team… https://www.youtube.com/shorts/O6Y9jaYZlaI
Best move they could make right now is this
The only thing they can do at this point is trade lebron, hope that AD heals up and retool for next season. They’ve put them selves in a position where any move they make they’re fucked anyway
Lolololol
They should’ve made moves in the summer to make this team competitive but irrespective of that, I support not trading those picks now.
There isn’t a trade out there which makes us a contender and to be honest, even if we make that trade (or those trades), contending relies on AD staying healthy which we cannot guarantee. We aren’t good enough so we should blow it up.
It’s the standing pat that I find annoying. You have to make a decision one way or another.
Even with all the picks and cap space in the world, Rob wouldn’t be able to build a good team.
The Lakers literally have an owner who refused to fire the worst coach in the league because “he was like a brother to her”.
This organization stinks, from top to bottom.
They stink.
It’s over. Thanks for the ring Bron and AD!
We’re going to go into next season with our picks but no salary to attach them to. There’s only so much cap space we can absorb a contract into.
Who tf is the source that has been singing like a canary lately?
Fuck pelinka you fucking botoxed snake. People out there living on minimum wage while you paid millions to to jack shit
how will they be able to build a contender in the off season with the limited cap space available ?
Unless you can get quality role players like Harrison Barnes to come here for $5 million under their market value, a trade nets you a lot more pieces and let’s you spend more.
