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@LukaDoncicStanD Watson should be priority so we can have a wing for the future and short term. Lakers will never be able to draft a wing high

Hot Take: Luka doesnt need max contract center, he makes almost anyone at that position good. Get a cheaper rim protector/lob threat and invest into 3&D wings

@ruiicist @HoodieBandemic @Tim_NBA I love Kessler but saying he’s a HOF big if he comes here is disingenuous 😂

@HoodieBandemic @Tim_NBA playing with the best lob passer in the league? the best playmaker straight up in the league? brother he'll retire as a HOFer if he stays long enough

If you were to convert Walker Kessler’s (negative) optimization value to a 0.00 2 years ago, the resulting impact boost translates to $25M in 2025-26 money. Utah’s $28M offer expects minimal growth, which should bother him. They deflated his value and now are trying to cash in.

@frozoneLA @Wizelycook This is just misinformation cuz he’s a drop coverage big. He doesn’t do great w switching on the perimeter but he’s an elite drop defense big.. and great shot blocker. Not sure that’s worth 35Ms though unless you believe he has another level he can reach. Plus injury concerns 😅

@Wizelycook Hes definitely a good perimeter defender lmao stats back it up. He has good fee u jus proved u ain’t seen him

Injury prone Never played a playoff game in his life Never been close to a a .500 season Demanding 30M+ annually What the fuck is laker fans infatuation with this ngga

@Wizelycook Laker fans saying they would pay him 35+ Ms AND give up our 2 future FRPs 😭🤦🏾‍♂️

@LakeShowGo @PurpGoldLakers Everybody wants to waste time with Kessler.. Utah isn’t going to let him come to us. Let’s throw the bag at Watson

Peyton Watson would be a really good fit on the Lakers next to Luka. He’s a versatile defensive wing who can guard multiple positions, runs the floor, and finishes in transition. Just a smart role player who can thrive off stars. Photo credits: @PurpGoldLakers

@LukaDoncicStanD He’s def being overrated by lakers fanbase.. it’s no way we should throw 150M + 2 FRPS for him in a S&T that’s just too steep.

I feel like hes overrated people are acting like hes one of the best centers in the league. Just my opinion 🤷‍♂️

@_HNNDRX He’s not taking a qualifying offer when he just missed last season as it would kill his value if he got hurt again and miss out on millions.. 100% a leverage play imo

Ngl if this Kessler stuff is true, his camp most likely gonna use the Lakers as leverage to get more money from Utah

@24Dparks To the replies; Walker Kessler isn’t signing a Qualifying offer.. if he signs that and gets hurt (which he has a slight history of) it would essentially kill his value and miss out on millions. He will get paid this offseason book it

There were reports of Utah turning down an offer of 2 1sts for Kessler at the deadline so I’m sorry if I don’t buy they will S&T him to LAL for a freak protected first and a swap lol. At the end of the day they can still just match him and tell him to get over it. A S&T probably starts at that 2 pick offer at this point

@mythicalV3 @_HNNDRX Lakers have the best 2 UFAs on the market. RFA + a trade is the way.

@BasedAnimeFan24 @_HNNDRX he isn’t realistic, ties up close to 30ms for 2+ days when all other players could be off the board

Dear Heavenly Father, please slow my mind and calm my heart. Take away the stress, the worry, and the rage I’m holding within. Fill me with peace, patience, and clear thoughts. Help me breathe, relax, and trust that everything will work out the way it’s supposed to. Protect my mind and guide my actions. Amen.

@mythicalV3 @_HNNDRX Give me P Watson

@BasedAnimeFan24 @_HNNDRX this means they’re investing heavily into a 3 who can defend or a 5 whose a lockdown paint demon, we’re running the 4 hy community (rui and backup split mins) brons likely gone then

@Fullcourtpass @DanWoikeSports Peyton Watson you are a Laker

The expectation around the league is that the Utah Jazz will match any offer sheet Walker Kessler receives, and executives hold a similar view regarding Detroit and Jalen Duren, per @DanWoikeSports (nytimes.com/athletic/73590…)

@izzy4thelaykuhs Idk if we going to pull off Ware (I would love to ☝🏾) but I like the rest of this team

Luka AR Watson Rui/Bron Ware Smart Rob Will Thybulle Melton Thiero Hayes Going cheap at the C position unlocks so much and should be seriously considered if we want to pry a wing like Watson. This still allows Rui or Bron to come back depending the direction the FO goes

Women hate women lol

@pelinkaburner I mean you have to take risk somewhere right? Lakers will likely never have a chance to draft a 3&D wing high in the draft (with Luka and AR) and 23 year old wings usually don’t even make it to RFA.. I’m okay with banking on upside short and long term with an overpay.

Funniest thing is I'd like us to go after Peyton Watson, but we have what, 30 games worth of tape he's that guy? And the idea that Denver is just going to let him go is just not realistic at this point, but that's what happens when fans don't understand how the CBA works lmao

@LALMuse @TheSteinLine Peyton Watson welcome

🚨 If the Lakers reach an extension agreement with Austin Reaves, they will likely delay signing him to complete their other moves first (Via: @TheSteinLine)

@LakersLead Re sign Reaves Steal P Wat Trade for a big

What should Rob's #1 priority be? ▫️ re-signing Austin Reaves ▫️ re-signing Rui Hachimura ▫️ re-signing LeBron James ▫️ trade for a big?

@LALMuse Bring me Peyton Watson

🚨 Starting today, the Lakers are able to start negotiations with their own free agents and extension eligible players Every team in the NBA is now eligible to make trades, and the offseason has started 👀

Peyton Watson needs to be the Lakers biggest priority this offseason. The Lakers can win a championship adding around Luka/Reaves/Bron you cannot convince me otherwise.

@LAemz This the one.

Final Roster Evaluation In this build, I gave Pick 17 (via OKC) to NOL to convince them to take on Vando. It seems stupid, but I think that could give us leverage because the pelicans want to be in this draft class, and I think the talent they can acquire from that could convince them to take on the negative contract? For the final 2 spots will be filled by a Vet Min and a second round pick. Johnathan Isaac on a buyout could become a candidate? As for the draft, maybe someone like Baba Miller if he falls to that 37 spots Let me know what you think, Cap space FC I ain’t an expert so yall need to lmk if this works Dončić | Smart | VMIN/SRP Reaves | Ellis | Bronny Jones | Oubre Jr | Minott Watson | Thiero | VMIN/SRP Ware | Timelord | Hayes

Resign Austin Reaves (Via Bird Rights) $35,000,000 AVV (+8%) 5yr/$205M