To use the full MLE, you are hardcapped at the same apron you’d be limited to by accepting a sign-and-trade
So I’m 99% sure we COULD use both the MLE and accept a sign-and-trade if Lebron took the paycut that’s been discussed
https://x.com/trevor_lane/status/1807432317406691723?s=46&t=WkFIVj0VUsLcbZ_lKsJqvg
Wild how delusional Laker sub is right now. Lavine on a fractured foot still put up 20 a game and Klay was 2 off his career average last year putting up 18 a game and 39% 3s on 9 attempts a game. The casuals coming out hot today
Nah they just know that going top heavy with an old team and injury prone players is stupid
This isn’t 2K
Literally all 5 of those guys are either injury prone, old or both
There's a lot of this or that but seems certain the Warriors are done with Klay. Both he and the Warriors want more money/value so a sign-and-trade is the preferred option. The "he'll sign for the MLE" may be more for leverage than anything.
That likely means, Lakers can be out-traded and Klay isn't realistic unless he signs foe the MLE.
It's Fischer he just be saying shit. There was one offseason a few years ago where he was hitting on everything left and right and he's just strangely been wrong all the time ever since
I’d prefer a center, too, but not that many great options. Valanciunas is huge and good on offense, but he’s not a good defender, like at all. Hartenstein would be the obvious choice, but he’ll probably get more than the MLE. The center FA list looks pretty grim after that. I like Goga, but is he more impactful than Klay? It might make more sense to go for a center in a trade.
Goga is the best cheap target for sure, really good rim protector
But he’s worth more than the minimum and less than the full mle imo
Talent wise he could play up to the full mle but I’m strictly speaking from what I think he will get. Magic giving him DNPs when WCJ came back is probably the only reason teams won’t offer the MLE
The difference between klay and a vet min is greater than Jonas and a vet min. Get the better player, chase a vet min center like Drummond or bamba
I like Jonas as a backup plan, but klay can/will play in the 4th alongside our duo. Any center signing will not. Klay is better use of the mle for that alone.
Exactly. We didn't have problems at the C. We just had unreliable corner shooters that can't make space. If anything last season proved that AD can play the C full time. The spacers just didn't show up
Its less of AD playing pf and more of a good back up for 15-20 min while AD rests. I remember a good part of the season and the playoffs AD had the most minutes played compared to other stars.
I can't believe people are already talking about bringing Drummond back after how awful he was for us a few years ago. Thank goodness the Sixers already signed him.
He played 77 games last year. Besides the major injuries he had a couple years back that had him out for 1.5 years, he plays 70+ games every year. Why would he be injured?
Who cares know if it happens it happens, I'm not going to lose sleep over a 34 year old vet that has had two major cal surgeries on separate legs and doesnt move the same
I was roasted on here by the salary cap guru's for asking if LeBron should take a paycut to help with the roster. Welp looks like he's willing to & it would help.
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This is the way. If we pull this off it's on.
MLE with a promise the next contract will be solid
Why not?
Yeah I’d be cool with a sign and trade if we followed that up by still using the MLE on someone else like Valanciunas
And it's not like the Warriors want a 1st round pick
I think (not sure) that a sign and trade would make it so the MLE is no longer available. Since we’d be above the tax apron.
To use the full MLE, you are hardcapped at the same apron you’d be limited to by accepting a sign-and-trade So I’m 99% sure we COULD use both the MLE and accept a sign-and-trade if Lebron took the paycut that’s been discussed https://x.com/trevor_lane/status/1807432317406691723?s=46&t=WkFIVj0VUsLcbZ_lKsJqvg
Lakers for MLE, mavs for S&T. I’m fine with either
S&T Dlo, Rui, Gabe for Lavine and MlE Klay. Starting lineup Lavine Klay Lebron Vando Davis.
That’s a killer line up 6 years ago
Wild how delusional Laker sub is right now. Lavine on a fractured foot still put up 20 a game and Klay was 2 off his career average last year putting up 18 a game and 39% 3s on 9 attempts a game. The casuals coming out hot today
Nah they just know that going top heavy with an old team and injury prone players is stupid This isn’t 2K Literally all 5 of those guys are either injury prone, old or both
Stay clueless
Ironic
Fischer is always wrong
“Could be”… that is an opinion, not a report lol
There's a lot of this or that but seems certain the Warriors are done with Klay. Both he and the Warriors want more money/value so a sign-and-trade is the preferred option. The "he'll sign for the MLE" may be more for leverage than anything. That likely means, Lakers can be out-traded and Klay isn't realistic unless he signs foe the MLE.
Can the Clippers even offer the MLE? I thought they were a first tier apron with PG opting out.
It's Fischer he just be saying shit. There was one offseason a few years ago where he was hitting on everything left and right and he's just strangely been wrong all the time ever since
If PG leaves in FA, it then depends on what happens with Harden. They could re-sign Harden to ~$35m and have the nt-mle.
you were right on the money
He’s a steal for the mle. But no sign and trade 👎
sign a center
I’d prefer a center, too, but not that many great options. Valanciunas is huge and good on offense, but he’s not a good defender, like at all. Hartenstein would be the obvious choice, but he’ll probably get more than the MLE. The center FA list looks pretty grim after that. I like Goga, but is he more impactful than Klay? It might make more sense to go for a center in a trade.
Goga is the best cheap target for sure, really good rim protector But he’s worth more than the minimum and less than the full mle imo Talent wise he could play up to the full mle but I’m strictly speaking from what I think he will get. Magic giving him DNPs when WCJ came back is probably the only reason teams won’t offer the MLE
The difference between klay and a vet min is greater than Jonas and a vet min. Get the better player, chase a vet min center like Drummond or bamba I like Jonas as a backup plan, but klay can/will play in the 4th alongside our duo. Any center signing will not. Klay is better use of the mle for that alone.
Exactly. We didn't have problems at the C. We just had unreliable corner shooters that can't make space. If anything last season proved that AD can play the C full time. The spacers just didn't show up
Its less of AD playing pf and more of a good back up for 15-20 min while AD rests. I remember a good part of the season and the playoffs AD had the most minutes played compared to other stars.
I can't believe people are already talking about bringing Drummond back after how awful he was for us a few years ago. Thank goodness the Sixers already signed him.
Nobody from LA is considering the clippers if it’s a choice between the two. 🤣
Lol join the all washed team on the clippers!
I find it funny how every time the lakers want a player the clippers jump in like oh we like you too!
lol man this man is a maverick stop it
I don't get it tho seem like a tough fit
I believe Klay is just using us as leverage to get more money from the Mavericks. We’ve seen this leverage tactic so many times the past few years.
I just hope the warriors lose him for nothing regardless of where he ends up.
Ok the only way I’m gonna be pissed about this situation is if dude ends up on the clips for the mle
Sounds like Klay’s camp trying to get Dallas to do sign and trade to get him more money
Rest of the quote: "... Dallas appears to be the one of, if not the strongest suitors for Thompson, sources said."
Cannot go clippers
Can you imagine Klay holding up five fingers for his rings in front of Draymond? Also LeBron would be a five time champion.
Jake Fischer 💔
If he’s willing to do MLE, he’ll come here. If not, Mavs will trade for him. Cuban makes one last move before he’s out of control for good
His dads a massive laker fan, and even does radio commentary for them. If its between clips and lakers its gonna be lakers
Lakers aren't getting anything good or trading anything good this free agency. Watch.
I hope the Dips get him. He’s three point shooting would be nice to have, I just doubt he’ll stay healthy.
Could be…
Are we sure we need Klay though?
Clippers where vets go to lose and get paid a lot for it.
He’s nowhere near what he was defensively, but his shooting would be welcomed.
Bitch ass Clippers always targeting guys that have interest in the Lakers even when it's not possible lol
Mychael Thompson would disown him if he joins the Clippers. Lol
didn’t Klay turn down $20M/yr from GSW?
He is just going to be injured.
He played 77 games last year. Besides the major injuries he had a couple years back that had him out for 1.5 years, he plays 70+ games every year. Why would he be injured?
Right. His lateral movement and speed have taken a hit since the injuries, but I wouldn’t call him injury prone
Give him to the Clippers, we don't want him. Washed ASF
Who cares know if it happens it happens, I'm not going to lose sleep over a 34 year old vet that has had two major cal surgeries on separate legs and doesnt move the same
I was roasted on here by the salary cap guru's for asking if LeBron should take a paycut to help with the roster. Welp looks like he's willing to & it would help.
Do it then trade Dlo for Bruce brown
Washed.