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  1. karacha

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    Yeah man, just imagine the chemistry of our Big 3. The role players are solid, hard working, energy guys. We can still make a move for a wing and that will tie everything together. But naybe they are thinking of throwing the the new “super athletes” to the lions right away and seeing who is the real gladiator and who isn’t. We’ll see.
     
    karacha, Jul 1, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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    My day is just starting, I am currently in Europe. :)
     
    karacha, Jul 1, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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    Go bring us some good news and bring us Kaminga.
     
    Kobeluka99, Jul 1, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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    This is one of the funniest things I’ve read on this site hahaha
     
    svtzr, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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    I forgot we don’t have a starting PF either, good lord. Mamu looks like a nice backup, but we legit don’t have a starting 4, have no idea if we’re even looking for one. Don’t really have a starting wing either, Grimes is not that and Luka can’t guard threes. Yikes.
     
    Weezy, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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    We are contenders this coming season.
     
    Toklat, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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    Things aren't bad for us, we were kicking A$$ all day.
     
    Toklat, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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    Be serious man. You can say that this team is not bad if you want to be optimistic, you can say they’re good if you want to be super optimistic, but this team is objectively not a championship contender. Did you watch the WCF and Finals? The level of basketball being played there, from the scoring to the insane levels of tough defense, is something this roster couldn’t dream of doing.
     
    Weezy, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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    You crying to the wrong dude. Level of basketball in the NBA right now is weak. A couple of our young guys pan out we are right there. If you feel better being negative, have at it but I'm not joining in.
     
    Toklat, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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    is he also thick and solid? hahahaha
     
    Julio, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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    I think we'll need a year to establish rotations and roles a little better, but I think fans will also be very surprised.
     
    Julio, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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    He’s a better starting 4 (and a significantly better small ball 5) than Rui. Luka is a net positive defender and will guard SG’s and SFs.
     
    karacha, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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    I'm giving them half a season for that. I'm in no way guaranteeing a championship but if things went our way I wouldn't rule it out. Most champs have good luck with health and other teams not so much. We do what we can can but a lot is out of our hands. With upper talent like Luka, AR, and Kessler and luck, who knows.
     
    Toklat, Jul 2, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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    Losing LeBron Rui Smart and Kennard who are starters or part time starters on a Top 4 team…this is now officially a rebuilding year
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Jul 2, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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    Fastest rebuild in history maybe.

    Luka, Austin, and Walker

    the three agringos leading us to historic changes
     
    Julio, Jul 2, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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    The guys we picked up are better than what we lost. Rebuild is way ahead of schedule. I know many don't want to admit it, but not having to deal with LeBron's me first attitude is going to be huge. Some players are going to feel like they were let out of prison. There is a reason the Lakers front office didn't want him back. They could have had him and chose not. Franchise is no longer held captive. Even if it takes 2-3 years it had to happen.
     
    Toklat, Jul 2, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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