06-09-2025, 05:21 AM
(06-08-2025, 07:24 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: …offensively. Defensively, they’d be on a dead-end road, imho.
But, whether or not it would be good for the Lakers doesn’t concern me, honestly. I know some disagree, but I don’t believe there’s a big enough future here for Gafford in terms of best-case-scenario role or salary structure. I think they have officially reached the perfect and possibly last time to move him gracefully and get value in return. The perception that he’s an ideal fit with Luka (or a good one, at least) is what makes it plausible that LA might consider a package like that. Many, many teams wouldn’t.
If you don’t have an interest in the two role players, another team will. Expand the trade so they land somewhere else. Sell them off in separate deals. Whatever.
Just my opinion, and partially driven by a sneaking suspicion that an unprotected 2031 LAL first might end up being a pretty nice get.
Good thinking. I am surprised how quickly people forget Gafford was not really a great fit on defense, especially in the playoffs. Lakers have limited assets and many holes to fill, so I don't think they will be spending everything they have on Gafford. He is a borderline starting center on expiring deal and even an unprotected alone FRP is a high price for such a player. I don't think a deal between Lakers and Mavs is likely.