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For Center I would only go with Nick Richards the others have too many negatives to them, at least Richards can give AD a break on the bench and we trade two unusable players for him anyway. At PF I'd go with DFS.
I wish the Lakers would actually pull the trigger on something like how plenty of other teams do. Screw the Lakers tax and do your job Rob, convince these teams to trade at a fair price!
The thing is, many teams over ask on their offers only to the Lakers. We’ve seen many times where the Lakers inquire and they want 2 First round picks, etc, and later those teams trade the players for peanuts.
I dont think they need the big splash move. I believe they need role players but dawgs. Like the Mavericks did with Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington. A good or promising PG would be Ayo Dosunmu from the Bulls, bigs Nick Richards and Dayron Sharpe. Cody Martin aswell, he plays pretty decent defense in the Hornets... I mean if you can get motivated in there then he gonna put tje effort with the Lakers 100% he also knocks down the open 3 whicj for some reason this team cant??? I dont think Cam Johnson is a real target just because he is gonna have such a high demand that would be to difficult to get Im not on board with Kuzma, i dint think he is into tje game anymore, he seems just fine olaying to get paid and bye, dosent seem to care to win anymore
@@johnhowe4211Just lying. You seen Colin slap the court, yell & hit himself in the head & thought he played good defense? Colin defensive rating is 123.7 while DLo’s is 117.3. If DLo is a bad defender Colin ain’t shit on defense..
I dont think Kuz is an upgrade from Rui. They are roughly about the same considering Rui is probably the 4th scoring option on the team. And I would take Rui's mid range and 3 point scoring over Kuz.
I totally agree with you here on Rui. I will say though that i think the only reason they may be trying to switch Rui for Kuzma is for the fit- Rui’s natural position is the power forward position and that is currently LeBron’s position now that he is older and slower defensively. Kuzma can also play the small forward position and guard opposing wings and guards, something Rui sometimes struggles with.
Kuzma is taller, more athletic and yeah he’s not too efficient but he’s a better scorer than Rui. He can create his own offense. Also he’s a much better rebounder.
I would go with Cam and Robert, I think are the best options on this list. But most likely will be no trades or Pelinka will get us Isaiah Thomas and Kemba Walker.
@ actually it will as AD is the best help defender in the entire league maybe Wemby anyway that helps perimeter defense a lot. Although I agree we need better guard defense as well. And we need to keep the 3 point shooting higher. But god damn do we need rebounds and a traditional Center
They Need to trade for Cam Johnson. If he goes for anything less than 2 FRP it would be a fumble by the team. He is worth a FRP and a swap easily. He is under contract for 2 more years after this and honestly not another wing looks to be coming available anytime soon. Then you look to Add Nick Richards easy salary to match and theoretically you could Keep woods or Hayes which ever they prefer to run the 2 big line up with AD(Preferably wood) Both of those trades address a need. Keeps the team young and allows you to keep either Gabe,Rui,or DLO to make a separate move if they feel the need. I wouldn’t trade for a guard because guards have been shown to their value diminished over the last year and their will be 4 guards next summer that you could sign( Ball,Brown,Brogdon,Ben Simmons) to fit the need and would be on a better contract without the need to use assets
I gave a like here because, #1, no one else will, and #2, it's deserved due to your hoops IQ and thoughtfulness. The majority of the clowns here are girlscouts with their panties in a twist because they can't have it their way.
We should have tried to trade 1 first, & 2 seconds + Rui, Gabe, JHS & Lewis to Brooklyn for Shroder, DFS & Sharpe before Shroder got traded. We always wait too long to pull the trigger & miss out. Could of given us everything u just said
I agree about John Collins he plays C and gets boards hits 3sI think he fits a lot of what we need (Bobby Portis would be better )a lot the and that contract, and Utah would just give him up (and Utah has lots of big guys) i think John Collins For Rui and Gabe..him and AD could play next to each other. Cheap.. (I do think John Collins would play better on a contending team)and yes Colin sexton for a 1/st dlo and dlo and jhs . This is completely do able as well
We can't wait for the perfect center trade IMO. That's waiting over a month and half and gambling that AD won't get hurt, which is suicide considering how big the West teams are. Get a center to survive when Wood potentially comes back
Look, I get it, Pelinka's trying to preserve the future of the franchise, but I think the Robert Williams trade makes the most sense. Valanciunas is a bit cheaper but he's older and doesn't have much hustle compared to Williams. Let's replicate what won a chip. A big next to AD is a winning formula.
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It’s hard to watch any trade target videos… Since there hasn’t been a move in almost 2 years now… Lakers need an athletic 2 way player a decent back up big… But really they need new blood on the roster… If Williams can stay healthy I like him… What a wing span!!
Mentioning Brogdon in 2024 is crazy, just like your Sexton take. Colin is only 25 brings energy athleticism & toughness that we need at the PG position & he’s never had a mentor like LBJ still has a lot to learn HE’S the upgrade definitely not Malcom Brogdon with that horrible contract and he’s injury prone
AD and LBJ basically are both best at PF # 1 issue plus Rui is better as a 4. Roster lacks a true C and a G who is above avg as a defender. I would consider a trade for Val and Brogdon from Washington. This trade moves Bron and Rui to bench for me. Start Val, AD, Max, AR, Brogdon. Would improve team speed from starters and Team defense with AD, Max, Brog being in starting lineup. Bench with LBJ, Rui, Knecth, Gabe Utah trade for Kessler, Sexton, Collins or Clarkson. Would be similar. Current roster is slow at multiple starting positions, overusing AD and LBJ, poor bench The last few games Defense improvement is it here to stay or the teams facing currently? If its maintained the less upgrades needed. Improve bench or add a 2 way starter whos an upgrade over 1 of current starters would be my moves
Just go get cam johnson even if its an overpay . He is the perfect 3rd star to complement bron n AD . Then get a defensive guard like bruce brown or lonzo (injury risk but perfect fit) Center there are many options like rob williams , kessler, olynyk ,larry nance. Anybody is fine from them
It’s an ideal fit at PG, but unfortunately would come with plenty of risk. I’d love him for a smaller contract if he’d somehow end up getting bought out.
@@JSM24I could be wrong, but I think we wouldn't be able to sign him off the buyout market because we are a 1st tier apron team. That new cba rule of players who are bought out and had made more than the MLE (~13 million) cant sign with 1st and 2nd tier apron teams.
Honestly wasn’t really thinking of that as I was speaking through wishful thinking, but I do think you’re right on that. Some of the CBA rules change from Dec 15 - trade deadline, but there are restrictions on buyout signings for apron teamsz
Making the same videos about the same ppl being traded here every couple weeks and having everybody excited everytime is diabolical smh 😅 I’m checking out tho, til I see sumn that I see actually happening ..
Can anyone say "redundant"? This is a rehash with a different thumbnail. None of these BIGS make sense due to poor defense, and none of the SMALLS (except Cam) are better than Christie. Anyone knowing hoops generally, and the Lakers specifically, knows DEFENSE, spacing, switching, and "availability" are their needs! All that said, exactly what IS IT you're doing here @ JSM? Every time you do this, you float the injury prone, one-way, old, and / or expensive players. Additionally, to accomplish ANY of the crock you toss our way, you've dismissed chemistry, team building, and every other element of winning NBA basketball. This entire video is ridiculous. The Lakers have THREE rotation players out due to injury, and you mention acquiring MORE injury-prone players? 6 months ago half of the comment section was crying and moaning, calling AD "street-clothes" are you stupid, or what?!
@ well kuzma is a more natural shooter n scorer as well as he’s taller and has won a championship with lebron ..I’d love to have both but give me kuzma
@ that’s percentages..rui gets better shots since he plays off of lebron n ad so that makes his offense alot more simple ..Kuzma is the main or second guy on his team so he faces more complexed defenses as well as takes more different types of shots plus he’s not playing with any major players so it’s easy for defenders to double his..rui is playing against single coverages
I would trade Reaves + Gabe for Bruce Brown & a second round pick . Then trade Rui + Wood & a second to go after DFS & Sharpe. Imagine Brown, Christie, DSF, Bron, AD as our starting 5 with Olivari, Knecht, Reddish, Hayes/Vando & Sharpe for the bench
Just give me Jimmy Butler & we good😂 as long as we get rid of Rui Koloko Davis Bron Jimmy Christie If we can’t get Butler, still get rid of Rui and give me Nick Richards & Cody Martin. They are 2 defensive minded guys who are on contract friendly terms & you won’t have to give up much to obtain them. Idk why ppl want their centers shooting 3s when the Lakers won a title w/ non shooting Cs…Nick Richards is a rim runner like McGee…you bring him in when you need to shore up the paint & need boards. Your Centers don’t need to hit 3s
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Of the Lakers reported trade targets, who do you think is the best option and why? Comment down below!
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JSM do you think JJ has gone a bit away from that motion offense he ran at the start of the year?
For Center I would only go with Nick Richards the others have too many negatives to them, at least Richards can give AD a break on the bench and we trade two unusable players for him anyway. At PF I'd go with DFS.
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I wish the Lakers would actually pull the trigger on something like how plenty of other teams do. Screw the Lakers tax and do your job Rob, convince these teams to trade at a fair price!
Just try to get the best fit and player even if its an overpay.
The thing is, many teams over ask on their offers only to the Lakers. We’ve seen many times where the Lakers inquire and they want 2 First round picks, etc, and later those teams trade the players for peanuts.
@@TheShockertexactly they are doing it with walker kessler as we speak
That's how brick happened😂
Trade plan leaked: WAIT UNTIL VANDO COMES BACK
Street clothes vando is out for the entire year
@ exactly Rob wont do shit again this year
Pelinka is this you?! 😂
@@johnv8949he’s actually coming back in January try again🤭
Hes not coming back until 2026 lol
Richard’s I believe is a good pick up
I dont think they need the big splash move. I believe they need role players but dawgs. Like the Mavericks did with Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington.
A good or promising PG would be Ayo Dosunmu from the Bulls, bigs Nick Richards and Dayron Sharpe. Cody Martin aswell, he plays pretty decent defense in the Hornets... I mean if you can get motivated in there then he gonna put tje effort with the Lakers 100% he also knocks down the open 3 whicj for some reason this team cant???
I dont think Cam Johnson is a real target just because he is gonna have such a high demand that would be to difficult to get
Im not on board with Kuzma, i dint think he is into tje game anymore, he seems just fine olaying to get paid and bye, dosent seem to care to win anymore
We don’t need star players need role players…big center and two way guards and wings…if we trade DLo they need to replace his scoring
Colin Sexton not only brings the buckets but he does it consistently plus he plays outstanding defense of which DLO don't
@ I would Sexton, Cam Johnson and Robert Williams (if he can stay healthy)
@@johnhowe4211Just lying. You seen Colin slap the court, yell & hit himself in the head & thought he played good defense? Colin defensive rating is 123.7 while DLo’s is 117.3. If DLo is a bad defender Colin ain’t shit on defense..
I dont think Kuz is an upgrade from Rui. They are roughly about the same considering Rui is probably the 4th scoring option on the team. And I would take Rui's mid range and 3 point scoring over Kuz.
pretty sure rui is cheaper too
& better defensive wise
I totally agree with you here on Rui. I will say though that i think the only reason they may be trying to switch Rui for Kuzma is for the fit- Rui’s natural position is the power forward position and that is currently LeBron’s position now that he is older and slower defensively. Kuzma can also play the small forward position and guard opposing wings and guards, something Rui sometimes struggles with.
Kuz came into his own offensively the last few years, whereas Rui can be timid night to night. Mixed bag. Kuz's not shooting well this year tho. Meh.
Kuzma is taller, more athletic and yeah he’s not too efficient but he’s a better scorer than Rui. He can create his own offense. Also he’s a much better rebounder.
I would go with Cam and Robert, I think are the best options on this list. But most likely will be no trades or Pelinka will get us Isaiah Thomas and Kemba Walker.
Rob is making a trade. Lakers are gonna pay the luxury tax which means moves are gonna be made
Just make a damn trade for a Center. We have the best power forward in the league and the stupidest management in the world
That will not help at all with perimeter speed, athleticism, and defense however.
@ actually it will as AD is the best help defender in the entire league maybe Wemby anyway that helps perimeter defense a lot. Although I agree we need better guard defense as well. And we need to keep the 3 point shooting higher. But god damn do we need rebounds and a traditional Center
They Need to trade for Cam Johnson. If he goes for anything less than 2 FRP it would be a fumble by the team. He is worth a FRP and a swap easily. He is under contract for 2 more years after this and honestly not another wing looks to be coming available anytime soon. Then you look to Add Nick Richards easy salary to match and theoretically you could Keep woods or Hayes which ever they prefer to run the 2 big line up with AD(Preferably wood) Both of those trades address a need. Keeps the team young and allows you to keep either Gabe,Rui,or DLO to make a separate move if they feel the need. I wouldn’t trade for a guard because guards have been shown to their value diminished over the last year and their will be 4 guards next summer that you could sign( Ball,Brown,Brogdon,Ben Simmons) to fit the need and would be on a better contract without the need to use assets
I'd trade a FRP and a protected FRP to the nets for Cam and DFS.
Then JV for 2rps
I gave a like here because, #1, no one else will, and #2, it's deserved due to your hoops IQ and thoughtfulness. The majority of the clowns here are girlscouts with their panties in a twist because they can't have it their way.
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Hell no on jeremi Grant no thanks after what I saw against the lakers, naw Rui lit him up I think it’s close to a lateral move
AD wifh a Center next to him is a Good Idea just like 2020 with Howard and Mcgee
Just get me a wing, guard and a center
We should have tried to trade 1 first, & 2 seconds + Rui, Gabe, JHS & Lewis to Brooklyn for Shroder, DFS & Sharpe before Shroder got traded. We always wait too long to pull the trigger & miss out. Could of given us everything u just said
@@KIrvin_The_Scholar schroder sharpe are trash
I wouldn't be surprised if lakers do nothing 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤣🤣
I'd be thrilled.
Honestly with most of the names the fans I want I’d be glad. Cuz idk why they think cuz or Jonas is a good trade
They need John Collins and Collin sexton, def finney smith doubt they’ll be able to get cam Johnson if they get these three
I agree about John Collins he plays C and gets boards hits 3sI think he fits a lot of what we need (Bobby Portis would be better )a lot the and that contract, and Utah would just give him up (and Utah has lots of big guys) i think John Collins For Rui and Gabe..him and AD could play next to each other. Cheap.. (I do think John Collins would play better on a contending team)and yes Colin sexton for a 1/st dlo and dlo and jhs . This is completely do able as well
@ glad someone agrees
We can't wait for the perfect center trade IMO. That's waiting over a month and half and gambling that AD won't get hurt, which is suicide considering how big the West teams are.
Get a center to survive when Wood potentially comes back
Whether it’s realistic or not the only names they should be trying to get is walker kessler, miles turner, dejonte Murray, and Dorian finney smith
Look, I get it, Pelinka's trying to preserve the future of the franchise, but I think the Robert Williams trade makes the most sense. Valanciunas is a bit cheaper but he's older and doesn't have much hustle compared to Williams. Let's replicate what won a chip. A big next to AD is a winning formula.
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D fox for Dlo and rui the contracts add up and I believe Dlo is a expiring contract and rui can be serviceable
Need to do it now to get chemistry
Detroit game. Showed more wing 3 and d players and athleticism are needed. Size/ healthy bigs on team are needed ...
Detroit Pistons made both Sacramento wins look meaningless.
DFS. Dayron Sharpe if possible, If not, Nick Richards for trade targets.
Then target Brogdon in Free Agency with a lower salary.
I hate an trade when we give up a few rotational guys for 1 guy
It might be a hit or miss but I it’s not a bad option
I would only consider Cam Johnson, Sexton if paired with Kessler
Definitely Cam add DFS, wouldn't mind brogdan either.
Lakers need a player like Jordan Poole that would get them deep in the playoffs with him alone side bron and ad
Dfs and cam Johnson must be acquired not just one of them lakers need both
It’s hard to watch any trade target videos… Since there hasn’t been a move in almost 2 years now… Lakers need an athletic 2 way player a decent back up big… But really they need new blood on the roster… If Williams can stay healthy I like him… What a wing span!!
Mentioning Brogdon in 2024 is crazy, just like your Sexton take. Colin is only 25 brings energy athleticism & toughness that we need at the PG position & he’s never had a mentor like LBJ still has a lot to learn HE’S the upgrade definitely not Malcom Brogdon with that horrible contract and he’s injury prone
at this point id just waive max lewis and sign dwight for a non guaranteed deal
COME ON ROB! STOP WASTING AD PRIME & LEBRON FINAL YEARS
Too late 😂
AD and LBJ basically are both best at PF # 1 issue plus Rui is better as a 4. Roster lacks a true C and a G who is above avg as a defender.
I would consider a trade for Val and Brogdon from Washington. This trade moves Bron and Rui to bench for me. Start Val, AD, Max, AR, Brogdon. Would improve team speed from starters and Team defense with AD, Max, Brog being in starting lineup.
Bench with LBJ, Rui, Knecth, Gabe
Utah trade for Kessler, Sexton, Collins or Clarkson. Would be similar.
Current roster is slow at multiple starting positions, overusing AD and LBJ, poor bench
The last few games Defense improvement is it here to stay or the teams facing currently?
If its maintained the less upgrades needed. Improve bench or add a 2 way starter whos an upgrade over 1 of current starters would be my moves
Just go get cam johnson even if its an overpay .
He is the perfect 3rd star to complement bron n AD .
Then get a defensive guard like bruce brown or lonzo (injury risk but perfect fit)
Center there are many options like rob williams , kessler, olynyk ,larry nance. Anybody is fine from them
There’s not a lot of big man that can actually shoot. JJ and the laker fans need to give it up on tryna find a big man that can shoot
no walker kessler bro his been heavenly link
Why aren't Lakers signing Jordan goodwin , he is playing in South Bay
Priorities need to be "guys with athleticism, speed, and motor". A slow, plodding center will not help this team's lethargic, lackadaisical identity.
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None of these trades make the necessary impact….
Max Christie’s low volume 3-point shooting will help Gabe Vincent remain a Laker until 2026.
The race for Cam Johnson is almost impossible for the Lakers. OKC is the legit pick for him. They’ll offer a first round pick beneath Presti’s bed
Okc has enough forwards, i think need a solid guard to pair with sga .
I cant lie Malcolm brogdon has grown on me exponentially. He definitely would fit with bron and AD like water
And have him play 20 games a season?
It’s an ideal fit at PG, but unfortunately would come with plenty of risk. I’d love him for a smaller contract if he’d somehow end up getting bought out.
Agreed. I rather have DLO than Brogdon playing 20 games per season
@@JSM24I could be wrong, but I think we wouldn't be able to sign him off the buyout market because we are a 1st tier apron team. That new cba rule of players who are bought out and had made more than the MLE (~13 million) cant sign with 1st and 2nd tier apron teams.
Honestly wasn’t really thinking of that as I was speaking through wishful thinking, but I do think you’re right on that. Some of the CBA rules change from Dec 15 - trade deadline, but there are restrictions on buyout signings for apron teamsz
cody martin and richard
sign me up for bruce brown
Cam Johnson is not a power forward he’s a small forward..these undersized guys can’t guard bigs
I don't like any of these choices to be honest, I think they would ask for to much to get most of these players, besides dorian smith
I like the idea of Zach lavine i don’t know
We getting nothing
They getting someone. They’re getting John Collins, calling it now
Trade plan ...the result nothing🥴😅😅
they are gonna wait for our people to get healthy lmao
Waiting forever and nothing happens. So fed up. Learn from GSW. Another wasted year.
Making the same videos about the same ppl being traded here every couple weeks and having everybody excited everytime is diabolical smh 😅
I’m checking out tho, til I see sumn that I see actually happening ..
TRD for Isaiah Stewart and Malik Beasley with Rui and JHS 2 2NDS. DLO/CWood for Cam Johnson with a Protected 1st. Roster spot open sign Mar Fultz
This man said trade for BEASLEY🤣🤣😂 u forgot about him being on the lakers no
LeBron and Isaiah do not like each other. He's not getting traded to the Lakers
Robert williams
I am was first
BRUCE BROWN.
Play Bronny more
just trade vando
nope
Can anyone say "redundant"? This is a rehash with a different thumbnail. None of these BIGS make sense due to poor defense, and none of the SMALLS (except Cam) are better than Christie. Anyone knowing hoops generally, and the Lakers specifically, knows DEFENSE, spacing, switching, and "availability" are their needs! All that said, exactly what IS IT you're doing here @ JSM? Every time you do this, you float the injury prone, one-way, old, and / or expensive players. Additionally, to accomplish ANY of the crock you toss our way, you've dismissed chemistry, team building, and every other element of winning NBA basketball. This entire video is ridiculous. The Lakers have THREE rotation players out due to injury, and you mention acquiring MORE injury-prone players? 6 months ago half of the comment section was crying and moaning, calling AD "street-clothes" are you stupid, or what?!
How dumb are you to think that he’s recommending all of these players? He’s talking about what ones have been linked to the Lakers
They will f do nothing
As a Rui fan, I think he needs to go. He doesn’t make sense for this team
Damien Lillard
Trade Dlo, Hayes, Rui,JHS and the picks
Kuzma is the best option I say give up Vanderbilt n rui
lol trade Rui bacc to DC for a Kuzma who is the same player as Rui? 😂😂😂
@ well kuzma is a more natural shooter n scorer as well as he’s taller and has won a championship with lebron ..I’d love to have both but give me kuzma
@ Kuzma is not the more natural scorer than Rui….Rui is shooting 47/40
Kuzma is shooting 42/27
@ Kuzma is not the more natural scorer than Rui….Rui is shooting 47/40
Kuzma is shooting 42/27
And they are both about the same height
@ that’s percentages..rui gets better shots since he plays off of lebron n ad so that makes his offense alot more simple ..Kuzma is the main or second guy on his team so he faces more complexed defenses as well as takes more different types of shots plus he’s not playing with any major players so it’s easy for defenders to double his..rui is playing against single coverages
I would trade Reaves + Gabe for Bruce Brown & a second round pick . Then trade Rui + Wood & a second to go after DFS & Sharpe. Imagine Brown, Christie, DSF, Bron, AD as our starting 5 with Olivari, Knecht, Reddish, Hayes/Vando & Sharpe for the bench
Just give me Jimmy Butler & we good😂 as long as we get rid of Rui
Koloko
Davis
Bron
Jimmy
Christie
If we can’t get Butler, still get rid of Rui and give me Nick Richards & Cody Martin. They are 2 defensive minded guys who are on contract friendly terms & you won’t have to give up much to obtain them.
Idk why ppl want their centers shooting 3s when the Lakers won a title w/ non shooting Cs…Nick Richards is a rim runner like McGee…you bring him in when you need to shore up the paint & need boards. Your Centers don’t need to hit 3s
VUCEVIC OR CHARLOTTE GUY BUT CAM AND FINNEY-SMITH ARE ESSENTIAL
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