AINGE got AINGED

LakerFan1987 · Star Player Joined: 30 Oct 2022 Posts: 2065

This is pretty funny

https://x.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1886498095753519272

“Even the Utah Jazz, the third team that facilitated the transaction by collecting two second-round picks for absorbing Jalen Hood-Schifino, didn't know Doncic and Davis were a part of the deal until about an hour before it was completed, league sources said. Even Jazz President, Danny Ainge, who hails from the Lakers' hated rival, the Boston Celtics, had only about 30 minutes notice, sources said, that Los Angeles was about to acquire Doncic to be the new face of its franchise. But by then it was too late to do much about it. NBA history was about to be altered.”

Outspoken · Star Player Joined: 11 Feb 2015 Posts: 8667

Can't believe everything you read.

wolfpaclaker · Retired Number Joined: 29 May 2002 Posts: 59039

I read this yesterday.

I have to give Nico and Pelinka major props on that one.

lakersfever714 · Franchise Player Joined: 05 Jan 2016 Posts: 13416

Even if Ainge didn't agree, they would have found someone else who would. It's basically free two 2nd rounders for absorbing JHS. Don't read too much into it.
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Dominator · Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 6:27 am Post subject:

How do you not know all the details of a trade you're a part of?

governator · Retired Number Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Posts: 26976

Wow!!!

Pelinka really done well, tight lips
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LakerFan1987 · Star Player Joined: 30 Oct 2022 Posts: 2065

alleyoop · Star Player Joined: 08 Feb 2018 Posts: 4862

This pleases me
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SGV-Laker fan · Star Player Joined: 23 May 2013 Posts: 9873

can we make it up to him by offering up Rui+2nd round pick for Kessler? LOL

Dr. Laker · Franchise Player Joined: 12 Apr 2002 Posts: 17857

You MISSED the FUNNIEST part:

Utah just had to complete a trade with the Clippers earlier Saturday morning to free up roster spots to take in another player. The last part of that deal was completed Saturday around the same time the Lakers and Knicks were tipping off in New York.

Ainge AND Lawrence Frank helped the Lakers get Luka!!!
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petergr · Star Player Joined: 03 May 2012 Posts: 1547 Location: kiki

2 second round picks to take a flier on a rookie with 3M expiring contract is verygood value...i am sure lots of other teams would have taken the offer.

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Treble Clef · Franchise Player Joined: 20 Nov 2012 Posts: 24484

I don’t think I believe this and I don’t think Ainge would have cancelled the deal anyway. Someone else would have filled in.

TooMuchMajicBuss · Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 5:43 pm Post subject:

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manlisten · Star Player Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 4175

Also pretty cool that the Lakers drafted Bronny with a 2nd round pick they acquired via the Clippers.
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Big Game James · Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 6:05 pm Post subject:

TooMuchMajicBuss · Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 6:57 pm Post subject:

But Ainge has JHS now. Congratulations Danny.