“I want them to have fun, that’s the main thing… I’ve said this a million times, you’re not going to turn a kid into LeBron James in 2 days…” 😭
– Austin Reaves at his annual camp yesterday in Arkansas.
(🎥 via @JackAllenTV )
Potential Lonzo Ball to the Lakers Trade:
Lakers receive:
Lonzo Ball
Bulls receive:
Maxi Kleber
2025 2nd-Round Pick (#55)
Should the Lakers reunite with Lonzo for this package? 🤔
Lakers ong the funniest team in the league. How do we have LeBron & Luka, win one playoff game, have no cap space, have no center, and no draft picks. 😭
If the Lakers land Robert Williams, they’ll add to the best center group in the NBA. Ayton, Kleber, and Hayes are already elite. Add Rob’s size and explosiveness, and I’ll be getting fitted for another shiny ring with VVS diamonds this time next year.
I’m not buying into any of these rumors about LeBron and the Lakers.
If it’s over, it’s over. I’ll always be thankful for LeBron. I just hope things end on good terms.
Potential Walker Kessler & John Collins to the Lakers trade:
Lakers receive:
Walker Kessler
John Collins
Jazz receive:
Rui Hachimura
Maxi Kleber
Dalton Knecht
2025 SRP (#55)
2026 & 28 FRP Swaps
2031 FRP
Should L.A. make this trade to land their frontcourt of the future? 🤔
Potential Lakers Wing/Perimeter Trade Targets:
Andrew Wiggins
Matisse Thybulle
Marcus Smart
Herb Jones
Ayo Dosunmu
If the Lakers make a trade before the end of the month, who should they go after? 🤔
🚨 The Lakers are in talks with multiple free-agents on bringing a center to Los Angeles as well to back up Deandre Ayton.
“We’ll see between now, the next several days, look for them to potentially lock in another center.” 👀
(@ShamsCharania on @SportsCenter)
The Lakers have one remaining roster spot, and I can speak for all Lakers fans when I say we want Gary Payton II. A home-grown kid from South Bay — bring him home, Pelinka!
Rui Hachimura has traveled to Cuba, Greece, Italy, Sardinia, and Africa this summer—yet still found time to work on his game. His passion and dedication are clear. Just another reason the Lakers should extend him—and I think all Lakers fans would agree!
🚨 Tonight, tomorrow, and free agency are dates the Lakers could utilize to potentially add a center. (via @ShamsCharania on @PatMcAfeeShow)
He mentioned names like Clint Capela, Al Horford, and Brook Lopez in FA period.
Shams also mentioned the Lakers have been interested in Walker Kessler for years but the Jazz’s price is extreme. (Multiple FRP)
Top remaining free agents:
De’Anthony Melton
Al Horford
Damian Lillard
Malik Beasley
Chris Paul
Russell Westbrook
Amir Coffey
Precious Achiuwa
Chris Boucher
Gary Payton II
Malcolm Brogdon
Ben Simmons
If the Lakers free up their BAE, who should they target? 🤔
Mark Walter wish list:
1. Over-thrown Jeanie as governor (Always thankful for LeBron signing, Luka trade, and 2020)
2. Lower ticket prices.
3. Force fans to wear t-shirts during the playoffs.
4. Make Jerseys Gold.
5. Pelinka hotseat if he fails to land a big for 25-26.
I see the vision with Bronny. I don’t think he’ll ever develop as an on-ball guard due to limited opportunity. But as an off-ball guard—in an Avery Bradley or Alex Caruso-type role alongside LeBron and Luka—he could thrive.
Vanderbilt has been putting in work, according to his Instagram. He looks locked in and motivated. This could be the year he finally becomes the 3-and-D player we’ve all been hoping for.