Matt

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[Matt @SportsMatt12]

The Lakers were the 3 seed in the West last season. They lost DFS, Markieff Morris, Jordan Goodwin, and Shake Milton.

They added Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart and Adou Thiero.

I think that’s easily a trade I make. The Lakers got better.

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

Rob lies and Luka is going to find out, unfortunately

[coopz @Coopz___]

Put your foot on their neck @lukadoncic

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

@AnthonyIrwinLA It’s more concerning Rob is still employed

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

Sure, let’s just get older. This is a great way to build around Luka 🤦‍♂️

[NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA]

"I'm hearing that [LeBron's] likely coming back [to the Lakers]. ... Kevin Love could likely be joining the Lakers too."

@MarcJSpears gives some insight on what could be next for LeBron 🏀

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

@mango26039547 I personally agree. The problem is are you willing to lose AR over a small amount of money for nothing?

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

I thought ARs number would be around 35-40MM which I think is his range but it sounds like he’s going to try and force the Lakers hand. Can’t lose him over 5-ish MM dollars esp when his cap hit is only 20MM and he won’t have to sign until all other deals are agreed to

[🎯 @AustinThreeves]

Full max is 5/241 which is 48 anually. Sweet spot to get it done sounds like 45.

You gotta do one but man thats fucking bad..

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

It took until now for Rob to figure this out and yet he prioritized cap space??

[𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒅 🏆 @PurpGoldLakers]

Per Dan Woike of The Athletic, the Lakers see the 2026 free agency class as "weak" and trades are now the real path to building around Luka.

🔸 Restricted FA options (Kessler, Duren, Williams, Eason, Watson) considered a "poor Plan A" — current teams expected to match
🔸 Lakers can be aggressive in trades up until June 30
🔸 LeBron's Bird rights = the Lakers can operate as an over-the-cap team
🔸 Their own FA's (LeBron, Reaves, Rui, Kennard, Ayton, Smart, Hayes) are among the BEST on the market

Pelinka's playbook: keep the core, trade for the upgrade. Forget free agency.
https://t.co/dQQozp8t2c

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

Pelinka loves running it back. He’s proven he has no clue how to build a roster. He’s proven wasted multiple years of James/AD and now he’s headed towards year 2 of wasting a prime Luka. New ownership should have made a GM change

[ESPN Cleveland @ESPNCleveland]

"I think the focus right now is making a deal with the Lakers. Right now he's allowed to negotiate with the Lakers and I believe they are negotiating, I believe they're going back and forth," - @WindhorstESPN on LeBron's future.

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

Omg Gio Reyna. What a strike #USMNT

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

What a flawless half from the USMNT. Couldn’t have dreamed of a better start #USA #usmnt

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

They’ll spin it like it was his choice but the Lakers may not want him back

[Sam Amico @AmicoHoops]

Report: 'Legitimate chance' LeBron James won't return to Lakers https://t.co/SqbiQvVUOb

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

This dude wants to try and force the Lakers to max him out. Lakers should say thank you and good luck next season

[NBACentral @TheDunkCentral]

10–12 teams are showing interest in LeBron James’ services, per Rich Paul

(Via @PatMcAfeeShow / h/t @ohnohedidnt24 )

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

Let’s goooooo #USA

[U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @USMNT]

Tonight’s theater.

[U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @USMNT]

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[Matt @SportsMatt12]

@SamQuinnCBS The Spurs are in the finals already and those guys will continue to improve. No way I’m bringing in James which will disrupt all that. Yes, James is still very good but the Spurs don’t need someone disrupting what they have going.

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

Who knows how truthful this is but this honestly would not be surprising. This is how Pelinka operates. He’ll sign a 6’5 guard with that money too and you’ll be happy with it

[Legion Hoops @LegionHoops]

The Lakers are interested in running last year’s team back, while just targeting a $20M/year player this offseason to help Luka and LeBron, per @SeanDeveney.

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

100% agree

[Lakers UK | News & Updates @lalakersuk]

Bleacher Report's @EricPincus says it's time for the Lakers to move on from LeBron James and fully commit to building around Luka Doncic.

"It's a bold move for the Lakers. Saying goodbye to James would be difficult, but it's the right time for the franchise to reset and focus on the Dončić era."

https://t.co/88keaHbK8y

#LakeShow

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

We’ll see what happens but continuing this partnership just continues to waste Luka’s prime

[The Lakers Review @TheLakersReview]

Windhorst on The Pat McAfee show today:

- believes the Lakers and LeBron get a deal done that respects his stature and gives the front office a chance to improve the roster

- gives the Lakers and LeBron continued partnership a 51% probabilty

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

@LupusBeowulf Whoops

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

And yet they’re worried about tanking teams 🤦‍♂️

[Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne]

There have been 7 different franchises to win the title over a 7-season span for the first time in NBA history. Either the Spurs or Knicks will make this 8 franchises over the last 8 seasons. The NBA has not seen a repeat champion since the Warriors in 2017-18. @StatsWilliams with the 🤯

[Matt @SportsMatt12]

I had planned for years to go to the World Cup but was denied multiple chances to purchase tickets from FIFAs site and now the cost has doubled/tripled what I saw back in December. I’m just not paying those prices esp when I factor in flight/hotel. FIFA deserves this

[Henry Bushnell @HenryBushnell]

Two weeks to go, thousands of tickets still available for the U.S. World Cup opener that’s been eight years in the making…

https://t.co/p4yFoiqO5P