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This Luka trade sounds like it was a lengthy discussion over several weeks. What was most impressive was how it remained a secret. Not that easy to accomplish. Kudos to Rob.
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LakerFan1987
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Okay Rob is officially back to being Magic Pelinka.
He has a hot hand. Luka and now Mark Williams. Maybe we get another big thru the buyout market.
What I do know is he also has this summer set up as one where the Lakers can land another big piece.
$40M in expiring contracts to make a deal with (Gabe, Rui and Kleber). |
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mad55557777
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| Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Whether you love the trades or not, one thing is certain rob works in stealth. None of the trades were leaked |
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Hanging from Rafters
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| Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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| mad55557777 wrote: | | Whether you love the trades or not, one thing is certain rob works in stealth. None of the trades were leaked |
That’s actually very cool of Rob. The Westbrook deal, getting…and getting rid of him…getting Luka, and now Williams, all under the radar. All the reported potential deals like Turner/Hield, Valenciunas, Vucevic, Richards, Kessler, are passed on for even better ones.
Now pick up Duarte off waivers and trade Kleber for even more pleasant surprises!
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nevitt_smrek
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| Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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| 32 wrote: | | This Luka trade sounds like it was a lengthy discussion over several weeks. What was most impressive was how it remained a secret. Not that easy to accomplish. Kudos to Rob. |
Yes. It fell in his lap, but he didn't mess it up. Couldn't have handle it better. Used everything at his disposal, including the friendship with other side. How did things not leak? Unreal.
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| Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Stealth Shadow Ninja Warrior Moves.. No one sees him coming |
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lakersken80
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| Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Looks like Lakers are going to contend now and not waiting for next year. |
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tox
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| Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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| lakersken80 wrote: | | Looks like Lakers are going to contend now and not waiting for next year. |
I like it. They have their entire core next year as well, so two bites at the apple. If they make it to the Finals or win it all, we (bleep) roll again.
If they don't, we can figure out where the Lakers are lacking and who is expendable to upgrade. Though, with so few assets to trade, it'll be hard to upgrade barring using Reaves in a trade |
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PICKnPOP
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| Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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Well done Mr Pelinka. Well done.
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chantruong
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| Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Thought Mitch would still have some harsh feelings for us with this trade. |
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levon
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| Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 12:00 am Post subject: |
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| chantruong wrote: | | Thought Mitch would still have some harsh feelings for us with this trade. |
Mitch has feelings? |
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mad55557777
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| Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 12:01 am Post subject: |
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| chantruong wrote: | | Thought Mitch would still have some harsh feelings for us with this trade. |
His feeling should be “why do I still have a job” |
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PICKnPOP
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| Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 12:06 am Post subject: |
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Luka 26
Reaves 27
Rui 27
Williams 23
Vando 26
Hayes 25
Bronny 20
We have a young team ready to compete now and in the future. Wow!
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| Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 12:19 am Post subject: |
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| mad55557777 wrote: | | chantruong wrote: | | Thought Mitch would still have some harsh feelings for us with this trade. |
His feeling should be “why do I still have a job” |
It's been a while since I've checked but he actually isn't the GM/President of the Hornets anymore. Just an advisor. |
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LakerSD
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| Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 6:38 am Post subject: |
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Pelinka is definitely the captain now.
No one heard anything about Luka or Mark Williams lol.
No more (bleep) high school gossip Klutch running the show. |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 6:43 am Post subject: |
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| Thank God we have him. |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 7:06 am Post subject: |
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You Know Rob, just when I think you couldn’t possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this… and TOTALLY REDEEM YOURSELF!
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| Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 7:35 am Post subject: |
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| He swings for the fences - that much is clear. |
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TMG
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| Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 7:37 am Post subject: |
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I been hating on this dude for years but man extend him asap.
Dude (bleep) around and turned us into legit contenders
DAYUM
We are the biggest team in the league. Precisely the problem we had against Denver.
BRING ON DENVER 1st round! |
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bluehill
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| Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 7:45 am Post subject: |
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| Rob deserves a ton of credit. He's essentially done a rebuild of a 29-19 team in the middle of a season. The Lakers have a young core with a young coach and IMO this team gives LeBron a better shot a winning another title. The championship window is wide open. |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 7:54 am Post subject: |
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| ThePageDude wrote: | | He swings for the fences - that much is clear. |
Not mad at that. You have to try or you end up like all the other garbage teams who never win. |
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LakerSD
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| Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 8:05 am Post subject: |
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| bluehill wrote: | | Rob deserves a ton of credit. He's essentially done a rebuild of a 29-19 team in the middle of a season. The Lakers have a young core with a young coach and IMO this team gives LeBron a better shot a winning another title. The championship window is wide open. |
We went from a playoff team that upper tier teams could toy with to a legitimate contender.
Getting DFS early on shouldn’t be overlooked in all this. |
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danzag
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| Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 8:06 am Post subject: |
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4 hours to go
ROB 'em PELINKA!!!! |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 8:08 am Post subject: |
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| danzag wrote: | 4 hours to go
ROB 'em PELINKA!!!! |
Clear Kleiber salary!!! Get under the apron!!!
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