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I was curious to see if Beal could flourish on a meaningful team. Still up in the air.
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The more I think about it the scarier it seems. I don't wanna seem them win but Lakers now have three guys who dominate with consistency when healthy. They strike the right balance with good role players and its over.
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going to a sports entertaining experience in Lala land. russ waving off bron and AD as he pulls up 
bron sacrificing a couple klutch clients to make it happen
bron sacrificing a couple klutch clients to make it happen
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If y'all think Morey dumping Ben after seeing what LAL gave up for Russ, good luck. 
Just on principle, he'll hold onto Simmons.
Just on principle, he'll hold onto Simmons.
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Expected at least 1 blockbuster. Simmons saga continues.
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Unfortunately, Skip is right. In no way does Russ help the Lakers. I guess someone had to replace Kuz as worst dressed Laker.
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I'm sure the upcoming 235 million supermax had everything to do with it. Brad Bealonaire.
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but russ is better than what simmons will ever beIf y'all think Morey dumping Ben after seeing what LAL gave up for Russ, good luck.
Just on principle, he'll hold onto Simmons.
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If y'all think Morey dumping Ben after seeing what LAL gave up for Russ, good luck.
Just on principle, he'll hold onto Simmons.
The Lakers didn't give up a lot at all.
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Nah he goneIf y'all think Morey dumping Ben after seeing what LAL gave up for Russ, good luck.
Just on principle, he'll hold onto Simmons.
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3 of their top 7 players plus a pick sounds solid to me.
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To clarify, yeah, I think he's gone too.
But I also think Morey is willing to wait now as long as possible instead of simply trading him for a box of condoms.
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One guy was unplayable in the playoffs, one guy could never star in his role/fit in and the pick was never really going to play as the team is in win now mode. Losing KCP as a defender and shooter hurts, but what Russ brings to the table >>>> outweighs that. The roster def needs to be filled out with a couple shooters and another big (maybe Dwert reunion) but being able to retain THT (who's still younger than a lot of the draft picks from tonight) and Caruso while still having the MLE and sure fire vet ring chasers ala Brooklyn, they'll be fine.
This honestly was a no brainer. Didn't understand the people swooning over Buddy Hield who literally only is good at one thing and would have cost almost as much in a trade as Russ cause Sac were being idiots.
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I used to think the same way. Once I realized that they are being loyal to a franchise that is not loyal to them at all, I fully support player control. Beal is being loyal to the Wizards, but if his production dips, they wouldn't be loyal to him at all. He's out.
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Fair points...
But keep in mind, similar things were said the last time LAL made a huge trade like this.
Forget what the players are doing right now, bc not many people shed tears when Lonzo, BI, and Josh Hart were sent packing on the first thing smoking out of Los Angeles. Same with Julius and Jordan Clarkson.
You think these GMs want to look like idiots? Politics 101 is always at play and many of these "terrible" players {in NT's dictionary} will get numerous chances to show out.
KCP, Trez, and Kuz are ALL good players who have potential to come back and make LAL look foolish down the road. And best believe they are all gonna get chances to prove themselves.
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Gah damn, finalllllly Sharife!!!! With Trae and Nate McMillan. We out hereeeee
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Only way the Lakers look foolish is if this group doesn't win a chip. Nothing outside of that matters. You try and maximize what's left of Bron and AD pairing. People who said we got fleeced for AD were promptly shut right the hell up; even with BI becoming an all star last season and Zo looking better. I was part of the young core growing together but once Bron came here it was clear there was a pivot by the organization. AD's acquisition only further cemented that and this Russ move pushes all the chips into the middle of the table. This organization is all about winning it all, nothing else matters. We're in the same boat as Brooklyn in that aspect.
Kuz/Trezz/pick for Buddy
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Kuz/Trezz/KCP/pick for Russ
Like c'mon son.
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He needs more helpThe number of all stars, that LeBron has played with is outstanding
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Kuz/Trez/Pick for Buddy is a no brainer.
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On another note, USA women's bball really only up 12 against Japan even while having their huge size advantage. Japan had the lead after the 1st too. If they kept draining their 3's and stop bricking their layups they probably would be up right now.
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That Harden divorce has the Rockets sitting pretty. Loaded with young talent.
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They’ll likely lose 50+ games, but will be fun to watch. Reminds me of the 01 Clippers.
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