02-05-2026, 09:53 AM
Just a little bit more about Lakers. I think they would love to have players like DJJ, Gafford and similar, but I don't think any of them is worth an unprotected FRP (more like non-lottery FRP at best). Lakers are also not just one of these kind of guys away from becoming a serious contender, that it would make any sense to go all-in and overpay. Since they also have just one SRP and their expiring contracts other than Rui are complete trash, they obviously can't trade for such guys with that. The only chance would be if they manage to split the FRP and get two guys. There were reports some days ago that they are trying to do that. That would be my favorite outcome for their TDL. If that is not on the table, I prefer they stand pat.
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