The Lakers 2024 Offseason Thread

[Retroram52]

If DRuss decides to want to actually get better at defense and stop disappearing in the play-offs, then the coaching staff and Pelinka as well as the FO should rethink this.

The Lakers reportedly don't see D'Angelo Russell as part of their core moving forward

It looks more and more like the Lakers' preference is to use starting point guard D'Angelo Russell as trade bait to address one of their roster needs.

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[DJ Fieri]

 

[Retroram52]

This is a good idea to pursue. It will satisfy AD's demand and fulfill a weakness we have had for years. I have been screamin' for that length of time for the Lakers to address this glaring weakness. The Lakers have tried to fill that hole with non-true Centers but since the big three at the five the Lakers had when they won their bubble championship of Howard, Cacok, and Javale McGee at the 5 and AD as a Power Forward 4, the Lakers have not had a true Center since. This Koloko kid is getting back to that idea of 2019-2020

Lakers preparing to sign center Christian Koloko to two-way contract

In the wake of Christian Wood's latest knee surgery, the Lakers are looking to sign 7-foot-1 center Christian Koloko to a two-way contract.

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[Retroram52]

The Lakers finally pulled-off a decent Center signing. A seven footer actual 5. Dude has some medical issues like blood clotting and is a bit on the thin size at 7-0, 235lb, I am sure the Lakers will remedy both issues.

Lakers have reportedly agreed to two-way deal with center Christian Koloko

At long last, the Lakers have managed to sign a free agent who could help them in the frontcourt.

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[shopson67]

I don't know if this is going to be a good or bad thing. If Christie gets more experience and he becomes a sharpshooter and plays good D, I guess it will be a good thing.

Windhorst: Lakers plan to give Max Christie a lot of minutes

Incoming third-year wing Max Christie just may get a real opportunity to become a major part of the Lakers' rotation this coming season.

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I think it will be a good thing. He's shown good D and shooting when he's gotten minutes, and they paid him well to retain him. Should be the #2 SG behind Reaves IMO, with Knecht playing the backup 3.

 

[Retroram52]

More good small moves. Koloko is now officially a Laker and they signed Goodwin to a 10-day.

Former Lakers guard agrees to a deal with the Timberwolves

A guard who got spot duty with the Lakers last season is joining the Timberwolves.

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[Retroram52]

The Lakers should ignore this click bait because Grant is not worth pursuing. Portland wants too much for an aging player and Reddick has some young players that need to be developed!

Bleacher Report names Lakers as worst destination for one of their big trade targets

Bleacher Report says that one two-way stud the Lakers are reportedly interested in isn't someone the Lakers should look to trade for.

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[shopson67]

The Lakers should ignore this click bait because Grant is not worth pursuing. Portland wants too much for an aging player and Reddick has some young players that need to be developed!

Bleacher Report names Lakers as worst destination for one of their big trade targets

Bleacher Report says that one two-way stud the Lakers are reportedly interested in isn't someone the Lakers should look to trade for.

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Making trades just to make trades is pointless, especially when you're playing far above actual market value.

The only moves I regret they didn't get to make would've been to dump someone to sign Valunciunas when Lebron was giving salary to make him essentially free (cap wise), or to later miss on other bargain FAs for that same clogged roster situation (like Gary Trent Jr).