Shams: Lakers discuss Kuzma for Buddy deal

[Rain man]

Sounds like Monte had his chance and didn’t pull the trigger and the Wizards swopped in and took the trade from him. Monte still on a learning curve.

Man- you just know everything, don’t you? Glad we’ve got you on the inside to tell us exactly how it went down. Mr. Jump to conclusions over here…

 

[The_Jamal]

Sounds like Monte had his chance and didn’t pull the trigger and the Wizards swopped in and took the trade from him. Monte still on a learning curve.

Did Monte kick your puppy or something? We couldn't do anything until Trez opted into his contract. But don't let that stop you from "attempting" to take a shot at him.

 

[Tetsujin]

Did Monte kick your puppy or something? We couldn't do anything until Trez opted into his contract. But don't let that stop you from "attempting" to take a shot at him.

I guess in this case Monte should've stopped the Lakers from wanting Russ or something

 

[Joshoua]

I’ve watched a good bit of Lakers and far too many Kings games in the last 3 years. Buddy isn’t a 4th option on any playoff team. Kuzma isn’t amazing by any means but he has improved a lot as a team player and has a lot more room to grow than Buddy does. Plus he’s a wing. Harrell was a bad fit last year but before that he was amazing for a couple years. Add in the 22nd pick and we have made out like bandits

If fox rivers wasn’t stubborn Harrell would’ve been benched on the clippers as well, if you want to win Harrell can’t give you more than 20mpg. I can’t believe this Kuzma talk dudes basketball IQ is somehow worse than Buddy and has half the talent he does. I actually wish the trade went down now to see how you guy would act towards Kuzma 3 games into the season. Dude thinks he’s prime Jordan

 

[TaxMan]

I guess in this case Monte should've stopped the Lakers from wanting Russ or something

No the argument appears to be McNair is both an idiot for almost accepting the deal, as well as an idiot for losing the deal to another team.

 

[The_Jamal]

I guess in this case Monte should've stopped the Lakers from wanting Russ or something

Better yet, he should have TRADED for Russ first, that way he wouldn't even be an option to acquire.

 

[hrdboild]

No the argument appears to be McNair is both an idiot for almost accepting the deal, as well as an idiot for losing the deal to another team.

Welcome to Sacramento Monte!

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1420863013486092288

 

[joemama]

Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Can confirm reports Lakers are closing in on deal to acquire Russell Westbrook from Wizards for Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell, who opted into his $9.7 million deal. Talks on-going about Lakers' No. 22 pick in draft/Wizards sending Lakers a 2nd round pick.

 

[hrdboild]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1420863013486092288

Yessss! Let's get that Buddy trade value moving in the right direction!

 

[joemama]

Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
There is an expectation that the Lakers' acquisition of Russell Westbrook may not be completed until the new league calendar year, similar to the NOLA-MEM trade, and it could even be finalized as a larger, multi-team deal during free agency, according to league sources.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1420862583255404545

 

[hrdboild]

If fox rivers wasn’t stubborn Harrell would’ve been benched on the clippers as well, if you want to win Harrell can’t give you more than 20mpg. I can’t believe this Kuzma talk dudes basketball IQ is somehow worse than Buddy and has half the talent he does. I actually wish the trade went down now to see how you guy would act towards Kuzma 3 games into the season. Dude thinks he’s prime Jordan

Rec'ed for your auto-correct changing Doc to Fox.

Also, I agree on both Harrell and Kuzma being overrated in general. I'm not anxious to acquire either one of them.

 

[HndsmCelt]

Spoiler Alert!

Bagley WILL NOT pan out.

Choir here, but the principle holds.

 

[Jkbiker]

Plus that trade adds 8.4 Mil to Lakers salary
So where is money for THT,caruso,Drummond going to come from?

 

[joemama]

Maybe CLE found a taker for C. Sexton (Rubio trade).

 

[ockingsfan]

So the Lakers will have 3 players making 120 million combined and have to fill 12 more roster spots. Only reason the Lakers would do this would be to make one more run but with the injury history of Davis I don't see it.

Well, it's actually the injury history of all of their "Big 3", LeBron, Westbrook and AD that the Lakers should be worried about. That plus the fact that they will have one crowded lane with 3 players that demand the ball in the paint and no shooters!

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1420866061923139586

 

[Sam0ah]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1420866061923139586

I am okay with the Lakers getting a chucker...... This could work out either way....

 

[Joshoua]

Rec'ed for your auto-correct changing Doc to Fox.

Also, I agree on both Harrell and Kuzma being overrated in general. I'm not anxious to acquire either one of them.

My spellcheck is out of control it’s unbelievable

 

[dude12]

Sounds like Monte had his chance and didn’t pull the trigger and the Wizards swopped in and took the trade from him. Monte still on a learning curve.

Good lord…..you have zero knowledge of this……lol.

 

[Sam0ah]

As much as I want a good Buddy trade.... Not sure if I like the idea of Buddy torching us from the Lakers..

 

[Jkbiker]

Russ,James,AD,Gasol 1 yr,McKinnie 5 players 125M

THT is a RFA, I hope someone throws a big Offer sheet to him

They are gonna need a lot of min contract ring chasers to join them LOL

 

[NewArena]

Dont be so dramatic.

Right. That’s a strange assumption to make

why the hell would the Lakers choose Buddy over Westbrook? And there’s nothing about that trade that makes the Kings automatically better IMO. Please.

 

[Sam0ah]

Just looking at the Lakers team Buddy makes much more sense than Westbrook.....

 

[Sam0ah]

Westbrook to me seems more of a ploy of the Lakers to drive the Kings price down... I could be wrong....

 

[dude12]

If the Westbrook deal goes through, the Lakers are going to need inexpensive bench guys. Welcome to LA Jimmer Fredette! I knew he’d get his shot again!

 

[Tetsujin]

lol no

https://twitter.com/x/status/1420856990985691137

 

[SacTownKid]

lol no

https://twitter.com/x/status/1420856990985691137

Now people are just wiping their dirty feet on the Kings. Look the rep is well earned but the Kings even under Vlade weren't THIS erratic lol.

 

[funkykingston]

lol no

https://twitter.com/x/status/1420856990985691137

Yes, Schroder wanted out of LA because he wants to have the ball in his hands and be a lead guard and couldn't do that because of LeBron, but he'd be happy to be a backup to De'Aarron Fox in Sacramento?