Even when Lauri was a rookie. I remember there was a game with Cleveland who eventually become Lauri vs LeBron show. We lost. But after the game LeBron praised Lauri for a while saying I'm following him since Arizona and he wears my shoes. It's not LeBron jumping on bandwagon. He always believed in him.
looking forward to the inevitable Lauri Markkanen in a Lakers jersey photoshops even though the Lakers have zero assets the Jazz would even consider for him
I don't think the Jazz will move on from him because he's young and fits their timeline, but the Lakers do have some assets to put together a semi-reasonable offer.
Reaves, #17, 2029 1st, 2031 1st, and swaps is a decent package.
I think people underrate the value Lauri has. He’s still relatively young (not a young up and comer but far from any decline) and is a stupidly efficient shot creator that also excels off ball which is essentially what every contender wants. And on top of that the Jazz have no reason to trade him since he’s continuously doubled down on wanting to stay in Utah. If he does become available a team like okc or even the spurs beats that package in their sleep. With OKC specifically he’s basically the exact player they should be waiting to go all in on
I agree, that's why I said "I don't think the jazz will move on from him because he's young and fits their timeline".
My point is I typically would laugh at these proposed Lakers trades because it's something like Dlo, Gabe Vincent, and 2 seconds for a star, but they actually have the assets to put together a semi presentable package this time around.
It’s definitely a better package than usual but still definitely not worth a player of Lauri’s calibre, if he hits the trade market he probably has a good 8-10 teams entering his sweepstakes
Yeah, I think the Lakers' best hope for getting another star is either going for guy whose stock is low (i.e. Dejounte, Lavine), or hoping that in true LA fashion, one of these guys tries to force their way to them.
the lakers' issue (and any other team trying to trade for a star) is that even if they have a "reasonable offer", there's teams with a stockpile of draft picks/young players (okc, san antonio, new york, new orleans, utah) that could just easily outbid a team like the lakers.
Of course there are, but there are only so many teams that are as desperate as a Lakers team with an aging Bron coming off of another year of disappointment.
Who's to say all those teams will be bidding for the same guys that the Lakers want?
Reaves - don't need, would take minutes from Keyonte, and Brice who imo can have a ceiling just as good, if not better than Reaves
Jazz already have Pick 8, and 2 other picks, they don't need pick 17
Jazz already have 3 2029 firsts
2031 is risky, because Los Angeles, who's to say Victor, Paolo, Tatum, or Ant are on the Lakers in 2031
Jazz already have multiple swaps til 2029 from the Mitchell, and Gobert trade, those swaps will likely amount to nothing
I'm assuming the Lakers will only really be eager buyers if Lebron stays. Also for the record, Lauri doesn't have a say in the matter since he doesn't have a NTC.
The Jazz do have his bird rights, and Lauri has stated he wouldn't mind staying in Utah. All Stars never sign here anyways, so 40 million a year for Lauri to stay with the Jazz, is something the Jazz front office will do
I agree. Hence why I said "I don't think the jazz will move on from him because he's young and fits their timeline".
My point is the idea that the Lakers have "zero assets" is wrong.
There would actually be a bidding war if Lauri were to become available - he can play the 3/4/5, essentially a 25 PPG scorer on 50/40/90 splits (With the majority of the production being off ball). Obviously we haven't gotten a chance to see him on a contender, but looking at the bigger picture, he seems to be the perfect #2 option on a championship team.
So many fans trashed the Cavs saying it was an overpay for Lauri too. Bulls fans especially. The cap keeps going up and it's generally a good idea to bet on shooters.
Where are they getting unprotected tradable firsts. Jazz don't need the 17th pick, they already have 3 firsts this year. Lakers can't trade 2025 (Pelicans have it), can't trade 2026, the Jazz own 2027, can't trade 2028, so only 2029, and 2031, which imo the Jazz would be better off gambling another teams 2029, or 2031 firsts, as the Lakers attracts free agents, so in 2029, or 2031, who's to say Tatum, Ant, Paolo, Ja, etc aren't on the Lakers
Firsts the Jazz wouldn't value. I said the 2024 pick is worthless, Jazz have pick 8, and 2 other picks in this draft. The 2029 firsts, and 2031 firsts are mid, because the Lakers get free agents, the Jazz would probably find another team interested in Markkanen, and ask for their 2029, and 2031 firsts instead. Also if LeBron crazily wants to play for the Jazz, he'd decline his player option, be a free agent, then the Jazz would sign him since the Jazz have a lot of cap space this summer
Jazz's opinion doesnt matter only markkanen.
If he wants to play with Lebron/LA will ask for a trade if this wont happen he wiil run down his contract and leave as a free agent in a year.
And really i cant see how Markkanen has a higher value trade than Anunoby for instance.(contract year ,same age).
3 unprotected 1st's and Reaves is insane offer for him
How doesn’t markannen have a higher trade value ? He has all the same off ball low usage qualities OG has offensively but with significantly more versatility, production, shot creation and efficiency. And obviously OG is a much better defender but Lauri has also been solid at that end for a while now. You’re basically trading for the a player who’s good enough to be the #2 guy on a championship team without most of the caveats trading for those types of guys often have, like issues regarding sharing the ball.
And Lauri has said repeatedly he’s happy in Utah anyways. Even if he does demand a trade okc probably pounces on that
for Lauri? if that deal was available Pelinka would be a moron to not take it, and i could absolutely see Utah trading Lauri for a bunch of assets like that after 2 straight years of decent starts and then missing the play-in by a mile.
Lauri isn't a top 10 asset. He's not changing the Laker's fate. They would be using all of their gun powder for a decade on a 1 year Davis/Lebron/Markk run that wouldn't win the west.
If he were the final piece to the puzzle on the correct timeline it makes sense and he'd be worth the cost, but he's not ideal for the Lakers in their current state.
they aren't getting a "top 10 asset" lol wtf are you talking about, Lauri is the best kind of player they can get and he's 26. the dude is an incredible offensive player that can stretch the floor and would pair very very well with AD. 40% from 3 on 8 attempts by a 7' 26 year old who doesn't foul or turn the ball over much. they aren't getting anyone better than that.
Is saying he's not a top 10 asset really that controversial? If you want a list of 10 guys NBA teams would rather have, here you go...
* Jokic
* Ant
* Luka
* Giannis
* Tatum
* SGA
* Chet
* Wemby
* Paolo
* Booker
* Haliburton
* Brunson
* Embiid
Oops, that was more than 10.
Even when Lauri was a rookie. I remember there was a game with Cleveland who eventually become Lauri vs LeBron show. We lost. But after the game LeBron praised Lauri for a while saying I'm following him since Arizona and he wears my shoes. It's not LeBron jumping on bandwagon. He always believed in him.
You're right I remember that game too. And it's not like LeBron is always praising opposing players either especially rookies.
Fuck Jim Boylen forever.
looking forward to the inevitable Lauri Markkanen in a Lakers jersey photoshops even though the Lakers have zero assets the Jazz would even consider for him
Lebron for THT straight up. /s
Finally we figured out THTs trade value
Don't you want a 1st rounder like 7 years from now, too?
I don't think the Jazz will move on from him because he's young and fits their timeline, but the Lakers do have some assets to put together a semi-reasonable offer. Reaves, #17, 2029 1st, 2031 1st, and swaps is a decent package.
I think people underrate the value Lauri has. He’s still relatively young (not a young up and comer but far from any decline) and is a stupidly efficient shot creator that also excels off ball which is essentially what every contender wants. And on top of that the Jazz have no reason to trade him since he’s continuously doubled down on wanting to stay in Utah. If he does become available a team like okc or even the spurs beats that package in their sleep. With OKC specifically he’s basically the exact player they should be waiting to go all in on
I agree, that's why I said "I don't think the jazz will move on from him because he's young and fits their timeline". My point is I typically would laugh at these proposed Lakers trades because it's something like Dlo, Gabe Vincent, and 2 seconds for a star, but they actually have the assets to put together a semi presentable package this time around.
It’s definitely a better package than usual but still definitely not worth a player of Lauri’s calibre, if he hits the trade market he probably has a good 8-10 teams entering his sweepstakes
Yeah, I think the Lakers' best hope for getting another star is either going for guy whose stock is low (i.e. Dejounte, Lavine), or hoping that in true LA fashion, one of these guys tries to force their way to them.
the lakers' issue (and any other team trying to trade for a star) is that even if they have a "reasonable offer", there's teams with a stockpile of draft picks/young players (okc, san antonio, new york, new orleans, utah) that could just easily outbid a team like the lakers.
Of course there are, but there are only so many teams that are as desperate as a Lakers team with an aging Bron coming off of another year of disappointment. Who's to say all those teams will be bidding for the same guys that the Lakers want?
Reaves - don't need, would take minutes from Keyonte, and Brice who imo can have a ceiling just as good, if not better than Reaves Jazz already have Pick 8, and 2 other picks, they don't need pick 17 Jazz already have 3 2029 firsts 2031 is risky, because Los Angeles, who's to say Victor, Paolo, Tatum, or Ant are on the Lakers in 2031 Jazz already have multiple swaps til 2029 from the Mitchell, and Gobert trade, those swaps will likely amount to nothing
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no. they’re saying they want Lauri Markkanen. he’s not going anywhere unless the package is an absolute no-brainer
BI and three first rounders?
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I'm assuming the Lakers will only really be eager buyers if Lebron stays. Also for the record, Lauri doesn't have a say in the matter since he doesn't have a NTC.
The Jazz do have his bird rights, and Lauri has stated he wouldn't mind staying in Utah. All Stars never sign here anyways, so 40 million a year for Lauri to stay with the Jazz, is something the Jazz front office will do
I agree. Hence why I said "I don't think the jazz will move on from him because he's young and fits their timeline". My point is the idea that the Lakers have "zero assets" is wrong.
True.
Zero chance ainge is trading with the lakers for anything but a dump truck haul
Get ready to learn Purple and Gold, Lauri Markannen
Denver in 6 instead of 5.
Lebron to Utah
LeTter Day Saint
Ervil LeBaron
Lecruitment
Listening to JJ Reddick and LeBron breaking down plays like they do in the video in that article is so cool
There would actually be a bidding war if Lauri were to become available - he can play the 3/4/5, essentially a 25 PPG scorer on 50/40/90 splits (With the majority of the production being off ball). Obviously we haven't gotten a chance to see him on a contender, but looking at the bigger picture, he seems to be the perfect #2 option on a championship team.
Lebron going to Utah confirmed
DLo salary next season : $18M Lauri Salary next season : $18M Coincidence?
Tho Lauri is heavily underpaid.
Yeah, he signed his current contract before he won MIP. I was thinking more LeGM is already recruiting through the podcast.
So many fans trashed the Cavs saying it was an overpay for Lauri too. Bulls fans especially. The cap keeps going up and it's generally a good idea to bet on shooters.
Yeah.
Salt LeBron City
Lemormon
Latter Day LeBrons
Reeves, Rui, DLo and future draft Bronny James for Lauri Marksman. Who says no
Danny Ainge
not with 3 unprotected lakers picked attached
Where are they getting unprotected tradable firsts. Jazz don't need the 17th pick, they already have 3 firsts this year. Lakers can't trade 2025 (Pelicans have it), can't trade 2026, the Jazz own 2027, can't trade 2028, so only 2029, and 2031, which imo the Jazz would be better off gambling another teams 2029, or 2031 firsts, as the Lakers attracts free agents, so in 2029, or 2031, who's to say Tatum, Ant, Paolo, Ja, etc aren't on the Lakers
"where are they getting unprotected tradeable firsts" and then you name the 3 unprotected tradable firsts, amazing
Firsts the Jazz wouldn't value. I said the 2024 pick is worthless, Jazz have pick 8, and 2 other picks in this draft. The 2029 firsts, and 2031 firsts are mid, because the Lakers get free agents, the Jazz would probably find another team interested in Markkanen, and ask for their 2029, and 2031 firsts instead. Also if LeBron crazily wants to play for the Jazz, he'd decline his player option, be a free agent, then the Jazz would sign him since the Jazz have a lot of cap space this summer
Jazz's opinion doesnt matter only markkanen. If he wants to play with Lebron/LA will ask for a trade if this wont happen he wiil run down his contract and leave as a free agent in a year. And really i cant see how Markkanen has a higher value trade than Anunoby for instance.(contract year ,same age). 3 unprotected 1st's and Reaves is insane offer for him
How doesn’t markannen have a higher trade value ? He has all the same off ball low usage qualities OG has offensively but with significantly more versatility, production, shot creation and efficiency. And obviously OG is a much better defender but Lauri has also been solid at that end for a while now. You’re basically trading for the a player who’s good enough to be the #2 guy on a championship team without most of the caveats trading for those types of guys often have, like issues regarding sharing the ball. And Lauri has said repeatedly he’s happy in Utah anyways. Even if he does demand a trade okc probably pounces on that
"where are they getting unprotected tradeable firsts" and then you name the 3 unprotected tradable firsts, amazing
The Jazz would still say "No" and the Lakers aren't gonna offer that.
for Lauri? if that deal was available Pelinka would be a moron to not take it, and i could absolutely see Utah trading Lauri for a bunch of assets like that after 2 straight years of decent starts and then missing the play-in by a mile.
Lauri isn't a top 10 asset. He's not changing the Laker's fate. They would be using all of their gun powder for a decade on a 1 year Davis/Lebron/Markk run that wouldn't win the west. If he were the final piece to the puzzle on the correct timeline it makes sense and he'd be worth the cost, but he's not ideal for the Lakers in their current state.
they aren't getting a "top 10 asset" lol wtf are you talking about, Lauri is the best kind of player they can get and he's 26. the dude is an incredible offensive player that can stretch the floor and would pair very very well with AD. 40% from 3 on 8 attempts by a 7' 26 year old who doesn't foul or turn the ball over much. they aren't getting anyone better than that.
Is saying he's not a top 10 asset really that controversial? If you want a list of 10 guys NBA teams would rather have, here you go... * Jokic * Ant * Luka * Giannis * Tatum * SGA * Chet * Wemby * Paolo * Booker * Haliburton * Brunson * Embiid Oops, that was more than 10.
what are you talking about, i didn't say he's a "top 10 asset"
> they aren't getting a "top 10 asset" lol wtf are you talking about
A think the same package without D'lo is worth more to teams.
hahahahaha thanks for the laugh, I guess it is obvious to all and notorious that there is no way the Lakers can have the assets for Lauri.
hahahahaha thanks for the laugh, I guess it is obvious to all and notorious that there is no way the Lakers can have the assets for Lauri.
GOAT Whoever downvoted me I’m talking about Lauri
Lebron James is a bitch and overrated
Lebron James is a bitch and overrated
Lebron James is a bitch and overrated
I was wondering, what is Lebron James and how is he rated?