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Dinwiddie agreed on one-year deal with Dallas Mavericks

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    • Way I see it there are a few scenarios in play:
      -As a “favor” to Klutch they won’t pay to dump Cam Reddish. I honestly can’t think of a more reasonable explanation since, based on need. You would have to pay a 2nd rounder to move him, which has the obvious unintended side effect of lowering Cam’s value. We obviously have a glut of wings with LeBron, Rui, Vando, possible Christie, Cam and maybe even Dalton taking up minutes at the 3. Hard to see Cam at any other spot, maybe the backup/backup 2?
      -Nobody even wants Wood for a 2nd rounder. That sounds odd, any team with cap space is in rebuilding mode and can simply waive him or choose to play him and he’s hella cheap.
      -The Lakers are unwilling to part with Hayes since he’s the only true backup we currently have and they don’t see much improvement by swapping him for any of the available FA 5’s out there. This I actually tend to agree with, Hayes of the 3 is by far the most valuable and has the most potential to improve his game like we saw last season. While not a “bruising” center he is big, fast and can get up there so in the right defensive scheme could be mildly essential.

      The real thing I believe is that Rob isn’t going to burn a 2nd rounder to move a guy, he’ll just roll as-is. He either doesn’t grasp the basic practices of this time of year or sees 2nd rounders a couple seasons out as valuable team-building tools. It’s hard for to logically quantify any of that since we are (allegedly) in “win now” mode. I suppose there could be a world where he’s hoarding picks in the hopes of making a deal with Utah for one of WK or LM but if that deal doesn’t get done and we just watched all these opportunities slip through our figures because we’re trying out trader danny Trader Danny Rob doesn’t really deserve to keep the job, IMO.

  5. Lakers fans’ frustration with GM Rob Pelinka is palpable, and it’s not without reason. The team’s recent struggles can be traced back to several questionable decisions under his leadership.
    Firstly, Pelinka’s inability to secure key free agents has left the roster lacking the depth and talent needed to compete at the highest level. This offseason, in particular, has been a glaring example of missed opportunities, with the Lakers failing to add the necessary firepower to support their star players.
    Secondly, Pelinka’s trades have often been met with skepticism. The acquisition of players who haven’t lived up to expectations has only added to the fans’ discontent. These moves have not only failed to improve the team’s performance but have also strained the Lakers’ financial flexibility, making it harder to make future improvements.
    Moreover, the handling of the team’s young talent has been another point of contention. Promising players have been traded away or not developed to their full potential, leaving fans wondering what could have been if a different approach had been taken.
    In summary, the dissatisfaction with Rob Pelinka stems from a series of missteps that have hindered the Lakers’ ability to compete effectively. Fans are rightfully concerned that without a change in strategy, the team’s chances of returning to championship glory will remain slim. It’s time for the Lakers’ front office to take decisive action and restore faith in the team’s future.

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