04-12-2023, 11:18 AM
Props to the Lakers for building their roster on the fly. It is still not on solid foundation due to Lebron's age and AD's health, but they look like a completely different team that fits well together.
They did this without giving up young guys in Reaves and their second round pick this past year. They have pick #17 in the draft and also another pick to offer via trade, if needed. They also have some flexibility if they decide to pivot as the guys they picked up are not tied to long term contracts.
Compare and contrast to the Mavs moves. They have rebounded nicely after a terrible Westbrook trade. Hopefully the mavs roster looks as improved as the Lakers moves after the deadline when the offseason ends.
Reaves, Schroeder, Vanderbilt, Brown JR, Gabriel, Lonnie Walker, Beasley, Christie, Bamba, Hachimura.
Some are better than others and besides Reaves the rest are support players. But they have done well on the margins with guys that fit.
They did this without giving up young guys in Reaves and their second round pick this past year. They have pick #17 in the draft and also another pick to offer via trade, if needed. They also have some flexibility if they decide to pivot as the guys they picked up are not tied to long term contracts.
Compare and contrast to the Mavs moves. They have rebounded nicely after a terrible Westbrook trade. Hopefully the mavs roster looks as improved as the Lakers moves after the deadline when the offseason ends.
Reaves, Schroeder, Vanderbilt, Brown JR, Gabriel, Lonnie Walker, Beasley, Christie, Bamba, Hachimura.
Some are better than others and besides Reaves the rest are support players. But they have done well on the margins with guys that fit.
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