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  1. showtime24

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    They are still trying to compete. That's why Rui would be perfect for them. They could just renounce him after the season and get under the 2nd apron. Ellis is too rich imo, because you are not taking advantage of his bird-rights.
     
    showtime24, Jan 30, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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    I don’t actually believe Rob would do this trade as it’s stated. I’m not the highest on Rob, but that’s one thing you can say, he doesn’t come out on the bad end of a trade, he will not make the trade if it appears he’s not getting the better end or at least equal end of it, which this would not be. So at this point I’m not worried about it, if we are trying to get Hunter for Rui/Knecht I have to think more would be headed back our way as well. Also the trades we end up making never are the ones reported and rumored ahead of time.
     
    Weezy, Jan 30, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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  3. showtime24

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    Trade optionality this Summer > 2026 Free Agents
     
    showtime24, Jan 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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    people don't trade for expirings in the summer. that's giving up before the fight has started, and you almost never see it.
     
    abeer3, Jan 30, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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  5. showtime24

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    Okay, that's a good point.
     
    showtime24, Jan 30, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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    Rui to Cleveland

    Hunter and Ayton to Nets

    Claxton and a 1st rounder to the Lakers
     
    52years, Jan 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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    Exactly my thought.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Jan 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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    why do the nets do it? feel like they'd want the first?
     
    abeer3, Jan 30, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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    When I first heard about the DeAndre Hunter trade rumor a couple days ago. I was all in. I was thinking good 3 & D guy. He shot the 3 ball well from what I remembered. Was known for his defense in college. He was Defensive Player Of The Year. But then I saw his stats. His 3 point shooting has dropped this year compared to the previous years. His defense rating hasn't been great most of his career. It's concerning if the Lakers make a trade for Hunter.
     
    LALakersFan4Life, Jan 30, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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    Cleveland can do a pick swap with them.The Cavs are the ones over the barrel.How bad do they want out of their Cap situation??
     
    52years, Jan 30, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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    Yeah the first going the Nets in that scenario would be fine. Lakers basically swap Rui for Claxton. That works.
     
    showtime24, Jan 30, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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    Hachimura’s contract is expiring, and Hunter’s is guaranteed for the next season
    how it works with Dalton without 3rd team?
     
    KuzmoBall17, Jan 30, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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    Lakers Nearing Trade for 3-and-D Wing: Report

    The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly in advanced talks in a deal that would send De’Andre Hunter to Los Angeles for a package involving Rui Hachimura and second-year wing Dalton Knecht. A third team could reportedly get involved to make the financials work.

    The major development was reported on by Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor.

    “My sources tell me that the Cavs and the Lakers have discussed a general framework surrounding De’Andre Hunter of Rui Hachimura and Dalton Knecht and then bringing in a third team,” Fedor said on the “Wine and Gold Talk” podcast, via Bleacher Report.

    The report added that the Brooklyn Nets or the Utah Jazz, the teams with the league’s lowest payrolls, could be the thir
    d team to absorb salaries.

    "my sources tell me" lol
     
    KuzmoBall17, Jan 30, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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    I can definitely see it if there's a third team and/or we're getting some other capital in the trade. Sure. Other than that, it doesn't make much sense for us. Wait and see.
     
    karacha, Jan 30, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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