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  1. LTLakerFan

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    @abeer3 …. Cameron or Billy Richmond? How would you compare them?
     
    LTLakerFan, Jul 14, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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    Well, we are under the cap and maybe Walter thinks he can trade the guys when needed AND he can afford all of this. If Walter is buying all this then I just don't care, he has the money to deal with it. Sheeeit happens. I am more than happy to wait and see.
     
    Wino, Jul 14, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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    Wino, Jul 14, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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    The cows are coming home!!!
     
    Toklat, Jul 14, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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    And

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    The fat ladies are singing!!
     
    Wino, Jul 15, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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    Dang man, the cows are coming home, the fat ladies are singing, the salmon are spawning and we still got people whining. What is it going to take???
     
    Toklat, Jul 15, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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    she’s actually not a fat woman anymore. She’s pretty skinny.
     
    Kobeluka99, Jul 15, 2026 at 3:41 AM
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    LakeShowAZ, Jul 15, 2026 at 3:47 AM
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    Don't forget these

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    LakeShowAZ, Jul 15, 2026 at 3:49 AM
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    Carr was higher on my personal draft board because of the offense. He was my early target, then it seemed the league caught on and he was mocked late lotto everywhere (about where I’d put him—ahead of say, both of the infallible Presti picks). Richmond was high on my fallback list; be curious to see if he improves his shot.
     
    abeer3, Jul 15, 2026 at 5:45 AM
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    :Adburn:


    :Laugh:
     
    LTLakerFan, Jul 15, 2026 at 7:39 AM
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    I don’t mind the contracts, but the NBA doesn't really work like that. The way the cap and apron work in the NBA means a rich owner can't just buy himself the best roster.

    If for example the contracts he gave out to Grimes and Mamu don't pan out and those contracts end up having negative value, you can't simply spend more to get quality replacement players. We're over the cap, and now will be for at least the next several years. We'll primarily just have some iteration of the MLE to spend each season.
     
    Helljumper, Jul 15, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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    The wire one of my favorite characters.
     
    Kobeluka99, Jul 15, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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    I think we paid those contracts because these were the players we wanted as a team they were comfortable of this being the foundation. So they paid what they paid. That’s my opinion.
     
    Kobeluka99, Jul 15, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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    I also think because they may have been asked to hold for the Lakers to close Kessler first, and “were” the guys they wanted, and them not to sign somewhere else in the meantime maybe could have factored in as well.
     
    LTLakerFan, Jul 15, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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    Ozempic works like a charm...
     
    Kenzo, Jul 15, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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    If by "a charm" you mean potentially blinding you, freezing your gut, and melting away needed muscle... then sure.
     
    Savory Griddles, Jul 15, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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    Senator Clay Davis

    I'm actually re-watching right now and in S5 where he is in a lot of scenes

    One of my favorite characters is Bunk

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    LakeShowAZ, Jul 15, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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    Interesting

     
    Julio, Jul 15, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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    Goddamn. So… what’s wrong with him? Is he DK level moron or Ayton level pothead?
     
    ZenMaster, Jul 15, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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