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I totally disagree, Michael. Rondo is better with LeBron. Check these 5-player lineups for Game 2 in the link in my above featured article. The four lineups that had positive net ratings for the Lakers in yesterday’s games were all lineups with Rondo playing WITH LeBron James. All the lineups with Rondo without LeBron had negative net ratings.

As for minutes, JaVale never logged more than 15 minutes so Rondo even on reduced minutes should start so he can optimize time with LeBron. The key is LeBron becomes the go-to scorer in attack mode when Rondo is on the floor and the Lakers do a better job pushing the ball for transition baskets.

Don’t get it twisted, J.R. Smith to the Lakers makes a lot of sense. He has Finals experience and chemistry with LeBron

Don’t forget that J.R. is Top 5 in 3PM in the Finals. pic.twitter.com/YEfS1KX5LX

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 1, 2020

JR Smith has signed his deal with the Lakers, source said.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2020

OFFICIAL: Welcome to the squad, @TheRealJRSmith! pic.twitter.com/EW7S7RLktc

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 1, 2020

J.R. Smith will wear No. 21 for the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent @RichPaul4 of @KlutchSports tells Yahoo Sports.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 1, 2020

Pelinka said he’s hopeful that Dwight Howard will be with the Lakers in Orlando, that Howard has not opted out at this point, but acknowledged the difficult family circumstance Howard mentioned to reporters last month. They’ll continue to stay in close contact.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) June 30, 2020

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka: Orlando bubble will be 'mental test' – via @ESPN App https://t.co/CiZOpihE4m

— LakerTom (@LakerTom) July 1, 2020