IS AUSTIN REAVES A STARTER
ON A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM?That's the question Lakers fans who get their panties in a bunch whenever somebody suggests that Austin Reaves' ultimate position on the Lakers is as an elite 6th man coming off the bench need to ask themselves.
I love Austin… https://t.co/0QhcrDe4Cj pic.twitter.com/XiBHDqZmof
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) February 1, 2025
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Marcus Smart on Trading Block
Marcus Smart is a name to watch on the trade market, per @TimBontemps
“One Memphis player to watch over the next week is guard Marcus Smart. League sources told me there has been plenty of discussion about the former Defensive Player of the Year in recent weeks.” pic.twitter.com/TZqpmZKWOw
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 31, 2025
Lakers 11th in OffRtg and 10th in DefRtg since trading for DFS
Since acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith, LA ranks…
(Mind you, he missed 3 games, so these numbers would be slightly better)— 11th in offensive rating
— 10th in defensive ratingLA was 21st in defense/13th in offense prior to DFS.
With DFS starting, they have a +34 NET rtg. pic.twitter.com/vkTJoTXbNr
— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) February 1, 2025
LAKERS NEED CONSOLIDATION TRADE(S)
LAKERS NEED CONSOLIDATION TRADE(S)
Besides finding a big man to play with and back up AD and POA guard to defend the perimeter, the Lakers need to consolidate multiple average players into a couple of better players.
Trading Vincent, JHS, and Reddish straight up for Bogi would… https://t.co/OwlUeeHvKS
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) January 31, 2025
VANDO LOOKS LIKE AT PREINJURY VANDO!
VANDO LOOKS LIKE AT PREINJURY VANDO!
Yeah, it's only been a few games and he was out for an entire year but Vando looks like the same preinjury Vando who was a perpetual game changer for Lakers.
Frankly, don't see the Lakers including Vando in a trade. If he can continue to… https://t.co/mtPTK4rhC3
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) January 31, 2025