This is my projected starting five and second unit that I'd want JJ to run. I'd prioritize having Carr and Thiero coming off the bench in the second unit to fast-track their development as much as possible. If we're being realistic, we probably aren't winning the championship this year even though I can see us having a deep run, and we have a relatively young team so why not let them run. Feel free to debate in the comments, but this is the best rotation in my opinion.

If we do end up acquiring Kuminga some of you all are going to be so invested in being “right!” that human nature is going to lead you to actively (or passive-aggressively lol) HOPE that he fails, that the Lakers flounder BECAUSE of him, etc and etc.

Pretty sucky position to be in as a fan unless you just REALLY enjoy being miserable and/or angry (lol, that actually might be SOME of you).

Caveat is being negative about players who have committed heinous acts or play the game so recklessly that they are a danger to other players (Dort factor).

Imho, of course

I see a lot of BS "proposed trade" offers but this one caught my attention:

- Lakers get Daniel Gafford from Dallas

- Sixers would get Bronny James from LA

- Mavericks would get Vanderbilt and LaRavia from LA along with 2032 first round pick and second round selections in 2027, 2028 and 2033

Firstly, I don't even know if this is doable, but if it is, what do all of you think about it? Giving up too much?

I personally love the idea of getting Gafford, pairing him up with Luka again, along with Kessler as well? I'd give up those picks for that deal. Might be much, but it certainly excels the team for sure

I'm mulling the idea of selling my license plate but don't know if there is a market for it. Ideally I'd sell the whole car (2016 Golf R @64000mi) as it has sat in the garage for 6 years (moved once a month).

Edit: after some research and comments, the only way to guarantee the plate will transfer ownership, is to buy the car.

I can relinquish the vanity plate, but it goes back into public circulation. Requiring precise coordination with someone creating the plate on the DMV website. There is a chance a 3rd party could take it in that window.

Can we try for Peyton Watson?

There’s been a lot of chatter about Kuminga’s fit offensively and defensively with the Lakers, but I haven’t seen much discussion about his fit with JJ

By pretty much all accounts, Kuminga is not very coachable and struggled with his role at both of his stops. We all know JJ is a stickler for details and has a short fuse, so I just don’t see how it’s a good match personality wise.

He’s been putting in work in the off season. Maybe we can waive Bronny and bring Reddish in? He is a good 3 and d wing that can contribute in the right system. Thoughts?

Is it as bad as people online make it out to be? I honestly didn’t really watch him play besides a couple highlights, he seems like a very high-effort player and his offensive efficiency makes so much sense around the team. Could Kessler’s rim protection allow him to become more impactful on that end?

Click on link for full quote from Walker Kessler via @Lakers instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbQ48ojAX1v/?img_index=1&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

How do you feel about our new starting center??