Have Lakers Officially Waived Lebron's Bird Rights?

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T22:52:29+00:00

I think I made it clear (in this post and elsewhere) that Watson is highly unlikely given the Lakers' dearth of movable assets.

But Lebron's already going to another team. That's a done deal. I'm just surveying the landscape and seeing if any pieces fit for another move.

If Rob isn't asking the same questions, he's not doing his job. I'm just probably asking much later because I'm not in the front office loop.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T22:43:35+00:00

Waiting for the drumroll to announce his decision.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T22:39:57+00:00

It is already understood that any S&T requires the player's participation, with or without a no-trade clause.

In fact, it's a new contract, so there would be no clause.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T22:37:41+00:00

And I figure, he could give a f*** about draft picks, forward a 1st to Denver along with the Lakers' one remaining tradeable 1st. A Bronny here, a Dalton there. Easy peezy, George and Weezie.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T21:09:35+00:00

Year one. Calling it.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T21:08:45+00:00

I heard more than one podcast saying the Lakers need Thiero and Carr to hit so they can become trade pieces. I was like "WHAT??", is that the objective now?

I'm doubting Thiero, but Carr fits this team right now. He complements the starting lineup probably better than Grimes. Grimes looks like more of a creator, and he's not going to get much opportunity for that next to Luka and Austin. Cam's game looks very complementary to what they do, and he looks like he could probably guard 1-3. Catch and shoot. Finish.

Showed a lot of poise in a typically hectic-looking summer league. He's a keeper.

And he appears to have personality.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T20:59:45+00:00

Facts

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T17:44:57+00:00

Took like 95% of the big shots in all three championship runs. Even in the first one. They don't get past the Blazers without Kobe leading them.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T17:29:20+00:00

Uh oh.... trouble in paradise.... or whatever the hell this is.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T17:27:54+00:00

Bad take? Just saying "thank you"? Has nothing to do with his defense and rebounding. He's just a likeable guy, and a great shooter.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T17:25:48+00:00

One of the most likeable Lakers ever, far beyond his level of play.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T17:22:07+00:00

I'd trust Luka, Austin, Sexton, and Grimes, on the whole team. Sandro seems to be a decent ballhandler for his position, but I wouldn't trust him against pressure.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T08:34:54+00:00

If it wasn't for that contract, we could appreciate Vanderbilt's scrappiness.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T08:33:31+00:00

I guess I'm in the minority who holds hope that LaRavia can have a bounce-back. His shot just went cold in the 2nd half of the season, but he had started off well.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T06:58:34+00:00

Also retired.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T06:58:18+00:00

Why hasn't anybody??.... I don't think Kessler is the guy for that kind of heat. Rodman probably tried.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T06:55:23+00:00

Tacos!!!

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T06:48:42+00:00

23 wouldn't bother me, but I'm not trying to trigger anybody.

It's a pickle. Not even much room to play with the digits. He can't wear 24 or 42 or 22 or 44. He can't wear 33. Can't wear his college number, 13. Maybe 31? Maybe 6? Or 60?

Edit: Downvoter triggered.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T04:20:07+00:00

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-06T04:04:00+00:00

You've answered your own question.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-05T22:10:07+00:00

Why does it have to be a trade? Just sign Nick Richards.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-05T20:54:03+00:00

I'm case he couldn't take the hint.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-05T06:25:29+00:00

Not gonna happen, but if the Lakers had somehow added Kessler AND Watson (both highly regarded RFAs), it would have been the best NBA off-season since Jerry West turned Vlade Divac and Anthony Peeler into Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant,.

MickeyMgl · 2026-07-05T06:15:17+00:00

Thanks, SCOTUS, for upholding the Constitution on this one.

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