01-13-2026, 08:56 AM
(01-13-2026, 03:41 AM)Mavs2021 Wrote: I´ll genuinely believe one of three things will happen in 2028.
Luka signs with Mavs.
Luka signs with Nuggets.
Luka signs with Real Madrid and leaves the NBA all together.
I´d at least sort my cap out in a way that I can react accordingly in 2028.
I think he will find zero joy playing in that LA circus putting ALL the blame on him largely unjustified based on the talent around him offensively and defensively.
I would bet they figure it out with this new ownership group. At times, I think the Lakers have been better than I have thought. Other times, they have been worse. This year was never the end game. If I was a West team though, I would not want to see Luka in a playoff series. I just can't see them with an extended run in the playoffs at this point.
What is more interesting to me is what they do this offseason? From what I understand, they have Reaves on a cap hold where they can go out with a lot of cap room and then sign Reaves after. Although, I am not sure what the plan is with cap room and not all your future firsts available. Plus, are your firsts valuable when you are the Lakers? It is going to be fascinating how you improve by finding a replacement for Lebron? Do you resign Rui? Ayton? Smart? Does cap room and a few first get you anywhere close to the JJJ of Memphis of the worlds?
I will be really interested to see how they navigate this offseason to get a team closer to contention in the Luka prime. Never bet against the Lakers, although as if now they have one less noob to bail them out.