Ryan Lucas
@RyanLucas_LA
Might Talk Sports, Might Talk Life - Sometimes, it’s ALL a blur #NBA “Hoops Hallow”
Throwback… man I don’t miss these days lol
Lakers players do not give a f*ck about Darvin Ham 😭
There is no trade market for Nikola Vucevic and he is more likely to be bought out during the season than traded, per @JakeLFischer
If the deal is Grayson Allen, Nick Richards, and the 2031 pick but the warriors are turning it down? That would be extremely foolish for GS.
The Suns have a “concrete offer” on the table for Jonathan Kuminga in addition to the Kings, per @ShamsCharania. In sign-and-trade talks with Golden State, Phoenix could potentially offer a package around Grayson Allen, Nick Richards, Oso Ighodaro, and draft compensation.
The Lakers roster is definitely improved since the conclusion of last season. Love what Rob has done around the margins. It reminds me of the soft reboot after the 2020 championship. That team probably would have won the title without injuries. This teams a little younger…
I don’t think the Lakers are necessarily done making moves. Waiving Goodwin wasn’t ideal but at least now they are not in a time crunch to do a deal. They have the leverage again. I also imagine Lukas been talking to more than just Marcus smart and ayton behind the scenes. He…
Lakers Jaden McDaniels Mike Conley Wolves Rui Hachimura Dalton Knecht Gabe Vincent 2031 1st round pick
Ya see that’s wild. If they wouldn’t do this trade over a 2nd round pick I’m sorry but 🤷♂️
One trade I kept coming back to was Gabe/Dalton/'32 2RP for Thybulle. This would've cleared the money they needed to, landed them another defensive wing, allowed them to keep Goodwin and have $ left over. Lakers didn't want to include that pick. I would've, if it was up to me.
The thing I don’t understand is Rob was willing to trade Dalton, the only 1st they had, and a 1st swap for Mark Williams… but they aren’t able to find a wing ? I just find it hard to believe there isn’t a team in the NBA who wants those assets. Also: one could argue Wiggins is a…
Well this means they are probably aware it’s going to take some time to get a trade “they want” done…
The Lakers should make a trade sooner than later or waive Goodwin ASAP. Ideally within the next couple days. Sure they technically have “time” to work on a trade and clear more space, but smart clears waivers in 24 hours. The more time he’s a free agent, the more room for other…
Lakers Robert Williams III Matisse Thybulle Blazers Jarred Vanderbilt Gabe Vincent Shake Milton 2032 1st round pick swap
Hmmmmm
Free agent G Gary Payton II recently changed representation and signed with WME Basketball. A major development for one of the top available free agents, a tenacious defender and impactful rotation piece.
There it is
BREAKING: Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option after clearing waivers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told ESPN.
What in the Whataburger is happening
🚨BREAKING: Odds for LeBron to get traded have SPIKED up to 30% on @Polymarket today. Dallas have the best chance to trade for him right now... What does the market know?
I heard from a little birdie the deal pretty much done, gotta love summer league
“You can just go ahead and get the parade ready for the Lakers if they get Bradley Beal.” - @jasonrmcintyre (h/t @ohnohedidnt24 )
Bradley Beal receives his $13.4 million from the Phoenix Suns today (25% advanced payment of this years salary) An official buyout agreement is expected to follow shortly after