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  1. KuzmoBall17

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    KuzmoBall17, Jul 13, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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    Interesting, I’m wondering if we’re getting press conferences today?
     
    Helljumper, Jul 13, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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    Holleewood, Jul 13, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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    lol, Cleveland would not consider that trade.
     
    abeer3, Jul 13, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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    ElginTheGreat, Jul 13, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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    I’d bet he’s going to float in there literally in between soccer ending and nfl kicking off.

    Wants the headlines relatively to himself.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Jul 13, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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    5 Team Trade:

    Lakers get: Watson starting at 25 million

    Nets get: LaRavia, Hardy, Sheppard, 2031 Wizards 2nd

    Nuggets get: 2032 Wizards 2nd, 2032 Pacers 2ns, 2033 Cavs 2nd, 2033 Lakers 2nd, 2032 Lakers swap

    Pacers get: Knecht

    Cavs get: Bronny
     
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    Saw a fan elsewhere post laravia/knecht for toppin, and I love it. Too bad Pritchard hates us.
     
    abeer3, Jul 13, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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    If the numbers on Spotrac are correct, it looks like this was structured by taking a smaller raise in Year 2 than the max raise would be

    https://www.spotrac.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/yearly

    Seems aligned with the structuring of Mamu's contract where we're trying to keep some extra money next year specifically, probably to ensure we have access to the full MLE.

    Wonder if some of the decision making here is specifically to be able to afford a slightly higher deal on Kuminga while preserving the full MLE next summer.
     
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    Bucks probably trade for Watson, right? They have the 25.5 million trade exception, and just signed fellow Klutch client Trent to a huge contract lol.
     
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    I'm curious to see which GM dislikes their coach enough to sign him. Will be eye opening.
     
    Toklat, Jul 13, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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    Nice! Good flyer/depth signing.
     
    sk2408, Jul 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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    Last season, Ziare got 2.4 threes and 2.1 steals per 36 minutes, i like that. 34.3% three-point shooting accuracy is decent.

    By comparison, Marcus Smart got 2.0 threes and 1.8 steals per 36 minutes, with 33.1% three-point shooting accuracy.
     
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    Truthfully, I am happy we got him....just didn't have a better gif to go with.....plus I am getting bored with no news. So this is good news and something to catch my attention, while still wanting to know when we decide on Kuminga or whoever and when LeBron decides things.
     
    The Laker Link 3.0, Jul 13, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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    Yeah, I look at it as a potential placeholder at the 4, or might even be the 4 of the future, he's still young. He's not the rebounder that Thoero and Kaluma are, but he's better than LaRavia. Williams is obvioulsy more experienced than Thiero and Kaluma, and provides a better combination of shooting, defnese, and athleticism than any of our current 4's. LaRavia was probably going to be the starter, but Williams could compete for that job. Maybe they battle it out.
     
    showtime24, Jul 13, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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    Finally! I was starting to think Rob was allergic to wings!
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    CarolinaLakerFan, Jul 13, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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    Nice!

    There it goes another 5 or 6 days of doomsday posts that we weren't signing anyone else, bla bla bla
     
    pika1708, Jul 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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    Yeah, when I saw the first Shams post I started wondering if we were going to frame this as our main wing acquisition and call it an off-season. That would have been underwhelming, I see Williams more as a flier and back up than someone we can rely on to produce

    So I was glad to see Shams follow up about how we’re still strongly pursuing Kuminga as our starter.

    If we get Kuminga next, I’m really liking our off season and the athletic makeup of our new team.
     
    Helljumper, Jul 13, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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