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It appears the first guy on the list is what the Lakers really are looking for in a young, big, and physical Center. Everybody else on this list is an after thought. Jonas Valanciunas is just a fill-in in my opinion.

 

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It appears the first guy on the list is what the Lakers really are looking for in a young, big, and physical Center. Everybody else on this list is an after thought. Jonas Valanciunas is just a fill-in in my opinion.


I haven't seen any reports anywhere that Richards is available. If so, sure.

The Lakers didn't get Sharpe in the DFS trade, which could've been done if they added in JHS and another 2nd most likely. He's been a rumored target, which makes me think they have another target in mind (either a Kessler or Valanciuanas package, either alone or packaged with Sexton/Collins or Brogdon respectively). If those moves fall through, I could see the Lakers calling up the Nets again.

Valanciunas made more sense during the offseason when he could've essentially been folded into Lebron's current salary (Lebron would've taken less to get him reportedly). Now, he's not the defender they need and a declining player. If they can also get Brogdon maybe that's more enticing?

The rumor I have seen is that the Lakers have been working on a Kessler trade since the summer, but Ainge is hedging as Kessler might improve the Lakers' future enough that it would devalue the Lakers picks he would then be holding (the 2027 from the Westbrook trade and the proposed 2029 and 2031 for a Kessler/Sexton package).
 

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Since the trade for DFS and Milton, everybody and their frikin' brother is coming out with these speculative articles about the Lakers rumored next trade for a Center and/or Point Guard that are loaded with tons of bullshit and imagination by some freakin' beat writer somewhere. Here's an example.

 

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How can you be down at home to a 11-15 basketball team?
 

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Kokolo has 6 points tonight and some decent Defense.
 

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Lakers down by two points and can't seem to get past the Blazers. Good grief.
 

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DFS is in for Reddish. Hayes is back from his injuries.
 

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Christie makes the and-one FT. Lakers take the lead finally.
 

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James nails a three and the Lakers go up by a deuce.
 

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Koloko back in and the Lakers are still up by three.
 

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Reaves and DFS need to get in the game offensively.
 

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A couple of threes and a deuce and the Lakers go up by 9. Much better.
 

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Geez, James nails another long three and the Lakers are up by 10.
 

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Christie nails a three and the Lakers open-up a 12-point lead.
 

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James has 27 and Christie has 21 points. Good night for both.
 

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DFS is missing quite a few shots tonight. Stuck on three points.
 
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