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  1. 432J

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    too bad lebron wasn't willing to come back for cheap

    these moves + lebron and this team would be a whole lot better
     
    432J, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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  2. The Laker Link 3.0

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    See, but with all these guys disappearing in 2030, what is the plan there? I feel like something has to be missing from this whole equation. Like EVERYONE was signed to 4 years from now.

    That is oddly specific and yet interesting.
     
    The Laker Link 3.0, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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    Your starting lineup is:

    SG: Reaves
    PG: Luka
    SF: Grimes
    PF: Sandro
    C: Kessler

    Kessler is going to have to get worked like a dog out there
     
    Astros, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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    Holleewood, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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    Tons of 3 guard lineups yay!
     
    Garren04, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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    Feels like we got worse everywhere with the exception of center.
     
    JLaker17, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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    MozDeng signings
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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    Kobe Bryant 8, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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    Ugh he was who I wanted if we didn’t bring Smart back and cost half of what we are paying Sexton.
     
    SmoothOperator, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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    The 2030 plan starts now! :D
     
    Weezy, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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    I feel bad for Luka after these underwhelming additions.
    To get younger and more athletic was a goal, but Rob completely FAILED at not bringing back enough defensively.
    Rob will be gone by the deadline.
     
    FrontOfJersey22, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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    I would bet Luka is happy with these signings and was directly involved in picking these targets
     
    Helljumper, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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    stop some of us still have PTSD and dont say Deng. Damn that’s a name that gives Lakers fans nightmares. Is he still being paid???
     
    Kobeluka99, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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    Well, I hope he and Austin both are prepared to magically improve defensively then for this to work.
     
    FrontOfJersey22, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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    Not what I said. I don't want that Evil.

    Don't put that evil on me Ricky Bobby.
     
    The Laker Link 3.0, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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    ElginTheGreat, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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    I am confident Luka is very happy with Kessler & Grimes signings actually.
     
    karacha, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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    Who the hell is playing defense on this team besides Kessler? I can’t believe Rob did this.
     
    CarolinaLakerFan, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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    What would have been so bad about bringing back Smart and Kennard back at $6.5 mil/season on a 2 year contract, bringing back Rui, do the Kessler deal and maybe you still do the Grimes deal.
     
    SmoothOperator, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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    All NBA defenders Bronny/Knecht?
     
    Astros, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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