JSM

My thoughts on moves around the NBA and of course on the Lakers!

[JSM @JSMonYT]

I'm fine with the Lakers staying at #25 in the draft, but if they could move back + off-load Vando's contract you gotta consider it. For example:

#25 + Vando > Nets for #33 + #43

At 33 you could likely still gets prospects like:
- Trevon Brazile
- Zuby Ejiofor
- Baba Miller

Maybe one even falls to #43. On top of off-loading Vando + the picks, you also get an additional $12.8M in cap space for this offseason. Nets get to move up 8 spots in a great draft and the Lakers get financial + draft benefits

Full breakdown on this topic here - https://t.co/pnthmIxHtZ

[JSM @JSMonYT]

Budget free agent defensive-minded 3&D guards/wings to target for the Lakers (or any other team):

A. Matisse Thybulle
B. Jordan Goodwin
C. Josh Okogie
D. Javonte Green

Likely all available for under $8M per year, if not a vet min for a couple of them. Who's your pick(s)?

[JSM @JSMonYT]

How would you feel if the Lakers drafted Trevon Brazile at no.25 or if they moved back?

Pros:
- Elite athlete
- Height/length at 4/5
- Versatile defender
- Floor spacing (3pt/vertical)

Cons:
- 23 yrs old
- Strength for playing the 5

Full breakdown - https://t.co/GTkjRGGhgG

[JSM @JSMonYT]

@NewGuy248 Pursuing Joe is dependent on if they can/plan to retain Kennard first for me.

[JSM @JSMonYT]

If you're the Lakers would you have interest in taking in any of these OKC role players if they look to salary dump them?

A. Lu Dort ($18.2M TO)
B. Aaron Wiggins (3-years, $27M)
C. Isaiah Joe (3-years, $34M)

Wiggins and Joe are end of the rotation guys for OKC but for a lot of other teams they'd be playing 20-25+ MPG consistently lol. Wiggins is intriguing to me as a cheap target after a down year

[JSM @JSMonYT]

@Fullcourtpass Literally Giannis to OKC for Chet Holmgren and a 1st

[JSM @JSMonYT]

Imagine if Deandre Ayton loved ball half as much as Wemby

[JSM @JSMonYT]

@SheBrokemyS0UL He's on my radar! I'm hoping he's in their next batch of workouts

[JSM @JSMonYT]

How would you feel about the Lakers drafting Zuby Ejiofor at 25 or if they would trade back and/or buy a 2nd round pick?

Pros:
- Defensive versatility
- Athleticism
- Energy/effort

Cons:
- A bit undersized for a C
- Shaky 3pt shooter

Full breakdown here - https://t.co/zjRuz0Zp4s

[JSM @JSMonYT]

@LakersBlaugrana Definitely in favor of going a different route if they stay at 25. Ejiofor and Brazile are both solid trade down candidates though

[JSM @JSMonYT]

@NYSoul2x I agree. Just wanted thoughts on him since they worked him out and he has a solid skillset

[JSM @JSMonYT]

Nah training with those monks did something crazy lmao

[Fullcourtpass @Fullcourtpass]

Victor Wembanyama message to the Spurs before their elimination game against the Thunder

“There is no more life after. Just the afterlife of a season full of promise.”

(Via @JaredWeissNBA)

[JSM @JSMonYT]

@_Kwillreports Wouldn't call him a project per se, he just needs to refine that 3pt shot. Most other parts of his game are developed and likely NBA ready. He's not a raw 19 year old by comparison

[JSM @JSMonYT]

How would you feel about the Lakers drafting Baba Miller? A massive 6'11+ wing they recently worked out

Pros:
- Elite rebounder (10.3 RPG sr year)
- Defensive versatility
- Motor

Cons:
- Lacks a reliable 3pt shot
- Only 208lb

Full breakdown on my YT channel - https://t.co/OSWu4TPvvA

[JSM @JSMonYT]

@TheLab_FBB 100%. I genuinely think the problem for many is they still think a max salary is like $40M per year. When in reality we got guys making $60M+ next season

[JSM @JSMonYT]

Do fans realize that if Austin Reaves made $35M next season he wouldn't even crack the top 50 in highest paid NBA players in 2026-27?

And if he made $40M he wouldn't even crack the top 40?

Like are we saying he's not even a top 50 player now? lol

[JSM @JSMonYT]

@kendrickj_ Basically the perfect modern comp for him. A bit more skilled of a passer though

[JSM @JSMonYT]

How would you feel if the Lakers took Tarris Reed Jr with the 25th pick?

Strengths:
- Rebounding (arguably best in the draft)
- Rim protection
- NBA ready frame
- Finishing

Weaknesses
- Lower ceiling
- Switch-ability
- Lack of shooting spacing

Full breakdown - https://t.co/bBIb57gCLV

[JSM @JSMonYT]

@crunchbrry I think there are solid options for both. Hard to predict who may be there at 25 however