Klay kinda made sense if he was coming here for the full MLE, but even that stretched the logic of what we actually need right now which is to get younger and better. This will likely not happen overnight, thus it’s not a fan-friendly timeline.

Trading for Klay never made sense to me. You’re just improving the Warriors at that point. Same goes for DeRozan which means he’s basically off the board, too.

I have never been on board the Klay and Christ Paul trains. So it is okay with me that they are gone somewhere else. My worry right now is the possibility of us watching from the sidelines white the talent pool is being entirely drained by the time this free-agency dust settles. One thing keeping me hopeful is that we were not that far off from the finals this past two seasons had it not been the mismatch Denver presented us. We just need a few effective tweaks to the roster without losing much in the process.

Russ trade still being felt. Lakers had very limited options other than very unrealistic scenarios. Thus, here we are.

The the Lakers face tough decisions, balancing star power, cap space, and team needs during this pivotal free agency period. But The pace at which this free-agency signings is going it seems like the well is running dry and the Lakers will be running out options. Within a few days the pipeline is running low enough to get me worried. I am still being optimistic.

Seems like Rob thought the office was closed because it was Sunday. But honestly, I didn’t expect us to do much in free agency because we simply didn’t have the cap space. LeBron caused a stir but that was a complicated longshot at best. Time to start looking at trading partners but more than likely we only make lateral moves and end up kicking the can to the trade deadline.

So yet another year of Rob not getting the job done in summertime and hoping for a miracle in the spring.

Like the man said….same as it ever was.

Yes, the Lakers are casting a wide net. I would like to see them catch a big fish. Michael, what do any of you think of the Pelicans center, Valenciounas?What about Derozan? Which player(s) are you more interested in? A lot is being said about Klay Thompson, but I am weary of his health and the mental toll that goes with it. I am even more weary of Chris Paul. He just can’t seem to play a full season. so, I would like to see us get a center that provides help to AD just like in the Bubble. What do you guys think?

It’s not like James Harden, Klay Thompson, and Jonas Valanciunas are the right list. Frankly, it’s who we’re likely to get in trade of the picks that will be more important. LeBron has flipped the pressure totally on Pelinka though and that’s good because Rob needs to be pushed to go all in. Now he has little choice. Make the right smart moves that will fill the holes not just names.

Just putting on my conspiracy hat for a second. I think Jeannie & Rob had a chance to wrestle a lil bit of power & control back from Lebron with the Hurley hire. That was clearly a move geared toward the future with Lebron having no influence on the decision. When it fell through, it gave even MORE power to Lebron. Now he’s got his son here (not sure Hurley woulda signed off on that), his coach/puppet JayJay, and now he’s dangling this paycut thing to control free agency. Come at the King you best not miss……(Omar Little).

You make a great points, Michael.

The aggregating players is not allowed if you are over the second tax apron. Since we will not do that, we will be able to move some of the jetsam we need to get rid of to open up roster spots.

I also think it’s not a smart move to draft Bronny as he will be better off charting his own course in the league rather than being tied to his dad. I’m hoping some team drafts him before the Lakers have a chance. That would be the best situation.

I wonder what this does for OG Anunoby. He opted out of his deal.

I don’t know why but anytime I have a certain player in mind that I would like the Lakers to get another team snatches them. OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges are two players I was hoping to be Lakers, but all those hopes are dashed. I know we don’t have much assets to make trades for such players but sometimes I feel like Rob has been too passive. He’s certainly needs to be visionary if the Lakers are to be relevant.

It’s funny, so many people were warning him about taking the Laker job, but it’s all about the money?

Michael you are absolutely right; the Timberwolves are no joke. When they traded all those players for Rudy Gobert it originally felt like a shaky fit. Then all of a sudden it makes a lot of sense. What a feel good story!!

Lakers clearly need to evolve back into a two-bigs lineup. Denver and Minnesota make that essential to get out of the West.

It was painful….& Davis’ shoulder probably was as well. It’s been very painful since Darvin has been the ultimate “hands off” coach!

We should have known, we have LeBron and AD and that’s about it. They both gave us all they had. Bye to DLO and perhaps Reaves, for sure Dinny, Princess, Vinny and all the rest of the bench we keep signing. : (

During the game my body kept shaking knowing that every one of those missed free-throws is a missed opportunity. Turns out that is one of the reasons we lost.