BIG UP for doing an emergency pod! Great news for the Lakers! Just when it looks like Polinka lost the plot he pulls this beauty! Something for the Lakers fans to cheer!
With Max playing how he’s playing now this gives the Lakers a ton of versatile lineups they can go with. Lakers clearly think they have a shot this year
😂 Huh?! Dlo is Dlo. What are you expecting to hear, “if we only had Dlo…” He’ll have some hot games with a lot of terrible defense and weird moments. No one wants him unless he coming off the bench for much less money. That’s why he opted in. There was market for him.
@ “Glazing” 😂😂. Get off the net and use something more original. Being upset for the sake of Dlo (who no other team wants) and has never been great at anything is weird.
I was one of the people that said I needed to see JJ in action for 25-30 games before I jumped on the bandwagon like so many people that were fully on it after 3 games🤣. Now that I've seen them for 30 games.....I'm on board that he is not a bad coach. I'm still not in the camp of him being a "Savant" BUT....JJ seems to know what he's doing.
Let’s be real, all these players know basketball…especially from an X’s and O’s standpoint. To me what made JJ different is he was damn near a players coach when he played. His game also wasn’t reliant upon athleticism or shear skill. He used his brains and wit to learn how to create space. Even in college it was the same. I have no doubts about his ability to coach though.
Andy we appreciate you beginning to acknowledge how valuable Austin is as a point guard. Let that revelation continue to open your eyes. What’s most impressive is not the 26 assist in the last two games, what’s the most impressive has been his consistency in this realm on a LeBron James team. How many guys has Bron ever trusted to handle primary ball handling responsibilities in big time moments ? That should tell you everything you need to know.
Bottom line is if DLo was more consistent he'd be untouchable. Darvin's schemes and Lebron's penchant for bad playoff 3s really derailed the last 2 runs but several lackluster performances, the bagel at Denver and the timeout snack during last years playoffs sealed his fate. All know this was going to happen, so turning him into 2 longer, more athletic and better defensive pieces that the coach is familiar with makes sense. DLo's playmaking will be missed but Shake for Maxwell Lewis is a real get. They're quite simply a better team than before and if all are healthy, its concievable to see them playing into late May or June.
@@jourdanzero9312 dlo is the main reason along with Lebron, we made the conference finals 2 seasons ago, let me be clear, they're not getting back there without him. Things will fall apart, they'll be lucky to make the play
You buggin foe...if DFS is playing bad and costing us games of course we gonna blame him...I never see nobody directly blame an ex player we may question the trade...I don't blame Russ but I do question Pelinka at times about his trade..As lakernation we have unrealistic expectations at times but dont lie on us man
Great Moves!!! • DFS is an Athletic “3&D Wing” that can play 3/4 or 5 in Small Ball Line Ups. My Best Comparison is Markieff Morris with Cam Reddish’s Athletic Ability that has some Hood 🥷Brotha in Him so He is not gone let anyone Punk/Bully His Teammates. • Shake Milton is a 6’5 Streaky Shooter that can Handle the Ball. • We just need a Young Athletic Big Body Center - Kessler however, if They want 2-1sts for Him then, Nik Richards.
I will miss DLo he was our only true pg. I don’t mind DFS. He’s one of the players we needed. I still would love to see us get Chris Boucher, Nick Richards, Jalen Duren or Bones Hyland. Look them up. Each has what we need. Boucher is 6’9” with a 7’4” wingspan who can play 3/4 and can shoot. Jalen is a rebounding and defensive beast. Nick is a young, cheap option at the 5. And Bones is a supreme upside talent wasting away with the Clippers. We can use any and all of these guys.
I dont understand how the Lakers stole this trade away from the Grizzlies. They appeared to have a better deal. So, my question is.. How was Memphis 's draft picks wasn't good enough. They threw in a first rounder.
2 things concerning this trade 1- Let's hope these guys don't forget how to shoot the 🏀 like the KCP,malik Beasley 2-Now let's go get another PG unsigned right now in Dennis Smith Jr.
I still have doubts with the lakers , i know a win is a win but they were always a lot of closed games, they barely blowout a team and losing to the pistons twice is showing weakness. Mostly when AD doesn't show up.
I liked DLO and he deserves more playing time but he was being phased out. The two additions add height, versatility, switchability and shoot the ball from deep. Steal of a deal for LA to me fit wise
Not just that, but if you build your team correctly, you will not have to stress out on blowing up your team. Even though Nick the quick, Eddie Jones, Cambell, and Cebalas. Sorry if i spelled his name wrong. But even though they didn't win a championship. They still were a fun team to watch. And allowed the Lakers to plug the necessary pieces in the correct spots. Until then, BAM!!! You got kobe and shaq 😂😂😂
Dlo is very good at his game, but at this age of basketball… we need a player that can defend a 3 . Dlo never wants to do that and very slow to get through screen.
Ngl Rui, Dlo, AR and Wood all seem like the same type of player: inconsistent, offensively limited, defensively deficient, average athletes, that all need to start in order to be confident/effective
What harm has LeBron done other than being a guaranteed 25ppg 7ass 7rb on 51% field goal.Lebron is a winner and family man that don't get caught up in dumb accusations.
As a Lebron goat believer, the harm is that he demands the ball so much others don’t get to develop as full as they would have otherwise …. But rest of your post is spot on 👍🏽
Reaves isn't a starting caliber point guard if he is he's bottom 7ish He's only better than Conley, Anthony Black, Keonte George, Giddey, Poole, maaaaaybe Herro
Not jumping for joy. DFS is a shorter wing that isn't that athletic. Ok defender that's a shakey shooter. Doesn't rebound...can't finish at the rim...no mid range game...can't handle the ball. Should have gotten Cam Johnson
Love this deal for a few reasons. DFS is a great acquisition. Shake Milton is an underrated pick up too. A 6'5 wing/guard who can shoot for DLo (key rotation piece) and Max Lewis (unplayable). Really happy with this. Ideally we move JHS and either Wood or Hayes for a big like Walker Kessler or Nick Richards and free up a roster spot for another ball handling guard.
Good riddance to Dlo and his terrible on ball defense, help defense, rebounding, etc.. DFS will help for sure but we still need a big man who can rebound and play around the rim! There has to be another move coming. Lawd a mercy
This is a very underrated trade! Both DFS & Shake Milton up the athleticism & defensive versatility on LA’s roster
Shake Milton stinks
@@SleepyEyeSniperguy had 16 points and 12 assists last night. 20 points in his previous game. Yeah he sucks lol
It'd be better trade if DFS wasn't almost 32yo
@@SmittyWitTheVibes what about the offense?
@@truckerstar24 in Brooklyn. Can’t wait to revisit this in a month 😂
BIG UP for doing an emergency pod!
Great news for the Lakers! Just when it looks like Polinka lost the plot he pulls this beauty! Something for the Lakers fans to cheer!
Great trade for the Lakers. Hopefully they will be able to play against the Cavs. D-Lo had to go I wish him nothing but the best
With Max playing how he’s playing now this gives the Lakers a ton of versatile lineups they can go with. Lakers clearly think they have a shot this year
Good move but I think this has more to do with the FO knowing that Vando might be off the shelf for the rest of year :(
I hope the dlo haters are happy don’t complain now lol
Ain’t nobody complaining 😂. Thanks for his contributions. Wishing him luck in his new chapter.
😂 Huh?! Dlo is Dlo. What are you expecting to hear, “if we only had Dlo…” He’ll have some hot games with a lot of terrible defense and weird moments. No one wants him unless he coming off the bench for much less money. That’s why he opted in. There was market for him.
It’s stupid LeBron Stan’s who don’t care about the lakers. They want to glaze LeBron every chance they get
They'll find someone else and something else to complain about. They're not happy unless we're 82-0.
@ “Glazing” 😂😂. Get off the net and use something more original. Being upset for the sake of Dlo (who no other team wants) and has never been great at anything is weird.
I was one of the people that said I needed to see JJ in action for 25-30 games before I jumped on the bandwagon like so many people that were fully on it after 3 games🤣. Now that I've seen them for 30 games.....I'm on board that he is not a bad coach. I'm still not in the camp of him being a "Savant" BUT....JJ seems to know what he's doing.
Even the team's position on the table didn't move you? Everyone was saying we'd be dead last and all but we have more wins than Ls
@@Ogole-oye Exactly. JJ has a poorer roster than Ham did last season and was doing better
Let’s be real, all these players know basketball…especially from an X’s and O’s standpoint. To me what made JJ different is he was damn near a players coach when he played. His game also wasn’t reliant upon athleticism or shear skill. He used his brains and wit to learn how to create space. Even in college it was the same. I have no doubts about his ability to coach though.
Honestly a great move by the FO. Next thing would be bringing in a good Center. Kessler would be great.
Wonder if a Kessler trade is coming….
HOPE NOT
I’d rather us go after Nick Richards from CHA. He’s an athletic, defensive minded big and he’s got a cheap contract
A solid 3-D guy let’s go!
gonna miss D'Angelo
Denver too😅😅😅😅
Well, he’s not leaving the NBA, if you’re going to miss him, you can still watch him play with the Nets👍🏾
Miss him do what? Be inconsistent?
@@bfns2353 Just like the other players
Andy we appreciate you beginning to acknowledge how valuable Austin is as a point guard. Let that revelation continue to open your eyes. What’s most impressive is not the 26 assist in the last two games, what’s the most impressive has been his consistency in this realm on a LeBron James team. How many guys has Bron ever trusted to handle primary ball handling responsibilities in big time moments ? That should tell you everything you need to know.
They padded his assists he did not have 16
Happy to see that the Lakers have decided to make a move to improve the team.
Bottom line is if DLo was more consistent he'd be untouchable. Darvin's schemes and Lebron's penchant for bad playoff 3s really derailed the last 2 runs but several lackluster performances, the bagel at Denver and the timeout snack during last years playoffs sealed his fate. All know this was going to happen, so turning him into 2 longer, more athletic and better defensive pieces that the coach is familiar with makes sense. DLo's playmaking will be missed but Shake for Maxwell Lewis is a real get. They're quite simply a better team than before and if all are healthy, its concievable to see them playing into late May or June.
There's a lot of casuals on lakers nation comment section calling this a bad trade. Boy we got fckng lucky.
Its a horrible trade
@@ShaunC29explain yourself then don’t just add nothing of value
@@jourdanzero9312 dlo is the main reason along with Lebron, we made the conference finals 2 seasons ago, let me be clear, they're not getting back there without him. Things will fall apart, they'll be lucky to make the play
dli fanboy hahaha
@@Engr2025 Im already laughing too... the lakers are gonna suck more without him. youll see what im talking about
Lakers let DLo go TWICE! He didn’t have the “wiggle” that AR has🤣
ROB STINK'IN GENIUS
Solid trade offense for more defense
DFS and Milton are good defensive players . They will surely help the bench
Once the Lakers start losing the blame will be on Finney-Smith and still D Lo somehow
You buggin foe...if DFS is playing bad and costing us games of course we gonna blame him...I never see nobody directly blame an ex player we may question the trade...I don't blame Russ but I do question Pelinka at times about his trade..As lakernation we have unrealistic expectations at times but dont lie on us man
All I wanted was the no Dee twins broken up, we have more defense to cover AR and Dalton. I’m good from here. Good move Pelinka👍🏿
Great insights and perspective Andy, thanks
The true detective reference just got ya a lifetime fan haha 😂
Great Moves!!!
• DFS is an Athletic “3&D Wing” that can play 3/4 or 5 in Small Ball Line Ups. My Best Comparison is Markieff Morris with Cam Reddish’s Athletic Ability that has some Hood 🥷Brotha in Him so He is not gone let anyone Punk/Bully His Teammates.
• Shake Milton is a 6’5 Streaky Shooter that can Handle the Ball.
• We just need a Young Athletic Big Body Center - Kessler however, if They want 2-1sts for Him then, Nik Richards.
Three 2nd round picks for DFS.? Team that gets the best player wins the trade. We didn't win.
If Shake can still play, look for Vincent and Rui traded for a starting caliber C
They won't trade Rui
@ Ruis mins will be going to Dfs , esp if they can get a back up center and Vando from injury
Rui is their best shooter, I don’t think DFS will maintain his % with the Lakers, the Laker shooter curse😅
@ yeah, I rember Beasley tearing it up when he signed elsewhere.
@@JohnPhilipCo I don't think so. They'll have DFS coming off the bench. Rui will keep his spot.
I will miss DLo he was our only true pg. I don’t mind DFS. He’s one of the players we needed. I still would love to see us get Chris Boucher, Nick Richards, Jalen Duren or Bones Hyland. Look them up. Each has what we need. Boucher is 6’9” with a 7’4” wingspan who can play 3/4 and can shoot. Jalen is a rebounding and defensive beast. Nick is a young, cheap option at the 5. And Bones is a supreme upside talent wasting away with the Clippers. We can use any and all of these guys.
Good trade for both teams, especially Lakers.
Swaggy P must be loving this one… check out Gil’s Arena next week 🏀
Dlo is really good for a team that isn't trying to win!
I dont understand how the Lakers stole this trade away from the Grizzlies. They appeared to have a better deal. So, my question is.. How was Memphis 's draft picks wasn't good enough. They threw in a first rounder.
Memphis pick was 17th protected and 27th in the standing as of now
Can we Land Dayron sharpe and Cam johnson next❤
Dlo haters can now set their sights on another player.
2 things concerning this trade
1- Let's hope these guys don't forget how to shoot the 🏀 like the KCP,malik Beasley
2-Now let's go get another PG unsigned right now in Dennis Smith Jr.
We still got reddish and Vando and now finney smith!😮💜💛💪🏾🤫
I still have doubts with the lakers , i know a win is a win but they were always a lot of closed games, they barely blowout a team and losing to the pistons twice is showing weakness. Mostly when AD doesn't show up.
I liked DLO and he deserves more playing time but he was being phased out.
The two additions add height, versatility, switchability and shoot the ball from deep. Steal of a deal for LA to me fit wise
I think 🤔 this was a bad move for the Lakers no more play making Lakers need to get younger not older 😢
Not just that, but if you build your team correctly, you will not have to stress out on blowing up your team. Even though Nick the quick, Eddie Jones, Cambell, and Cebalas. Sorry if i spelled his name wrong. But even though they didn't win a championship. They still were a fun team to watch. And allowed the Lakers to plug the necessary pieces in the correct spots. Until then, BAM!!! You got kobe and shaq 😂😂😂
Recipe: 1. "SHAKE " 2. SET THE "MICROWAVE " FOR 1 MINUTE 3 . " STEAM, COOK, BAKE!
Dlo is very good at his game, but at this age of basketball… we need a player that can defend a 3 . Dlo never wants to do that and very slow to get through screen.
Ngl Rui, Dlo, AR and Wood all seem like the same type of player: inconsistent, offensively limited, defensively deficient, average athletes, that all need to start in order to be confident/effective
Wish they could a got the cam guy
why give up the best trading piece for another vando who is coming back
This is a very Bad trade for the Lakers, Brooklyn just robbed the Lakers. These two new addition will not fit with the Lakers.
casual
30K subscribers, lets go!
Shake Milton is a bucket and he just had 12 assists his last game
Lakers need a good starting center like Dwight/Mcghee
Youll need for Bron to retire to get that franchise back on track. It's been a joke for years.
What harm has LeBron done other than being a guaranteed 25ppg 7ass 7rb on 51% field goal.Lebron is a winner and family man that don't get caught up in dumb accusations.
Bron needs to be traded!!!!
As a Lebron goat believer, the harm is that he demands the ball so much others don’t get to develop as full as they would have otherwise …. But rest of your post is spot on 👍🏽
folks was happy last year with the dinwiddie trade..👀 hope this works, didn't wanna see DLo go
I still think the lakers need a 3rd star/scorer to augment Lebron’s decline.
This is sweet now the Lakers are a -7 per 100 possessions as a team😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Not a game changer. Nice trade but does not move the needle.
Reaves isn't a starting caliber point guard if he is he's bottom 7ish
He's only better than Conley, Anthony Black, Keonte George, Giddey, Poole, maaaaaybe Herro
Espresso AK stay ready
😂☕️👍🏾
Living that espresso life, baby! (Appreciate you listening in both places.) AK
What if they got Johnson from the Nets went Reeves Johnson Finney LeBron A.D. bench Nets PG Christie connect Wood Hayes
Not jumping for joy. DFS is a shorter wing that isn't that athletic. Ok defender that's a shakey shooter. Doesn't rebound...can't finish at the rim...no mid range game...can't handle the ball. Should have gotten Cam Johnson
This does nothing to improve the Lakers. The Lakers essentially traded for Cam Reddish and Gabe Vincent. The Lakers are not any better.
Love this deal for a few reasons. DFS is a great acquisition. Shake Milton is an underrated pick up too. A 6'5 wing/guard who can shoot for DLo (key rotation piece) and Max Lewis (unplayable). Really happy with this. Ideally we move JHS and either Wood or Hayes for a big like Walker Kessler or Nick Richards and free up a roster spot for another ball handling guard.
Man, if y'all don't get off that Nick Richards trip. Dude stays injured
The lakers, now have two more moves.
Emergency?? Relax we still need more pieces
Powerman mc in the building Finny Smith us a good defender 3 and D player for sure the other I have no knowledge of
Even though reaves is weak this mean we win the championship y not trade rui for smith
LBJ better let these 2 guys be themselves instead of his ego getting in the way!!!
Good riddance to Dlo and his terrible on ball defense, help defense, rebounding, etc.. DFS will help for sure but we still need a big man who can rebound and play around the rim! There has to be another move coming. Lawd a mercy
We need Vucevic and we gonna get a chip this season!
not a fan of DFS...hope it works
Why not Useless Vanderbilt who has been a tourist all season long, Wood for Cam Johnson? Lakers should get rid of these guys for a box of Doritos
LOVE SHAKE STEAL OF THIS TRADE
Tacko Fall
Brian going radio silent on this day makes me wonder how LOCKED ON he actually is. Disappointing! Lol
Dlo was almost unplayable with his poor defense. I like this trade a lot. Athleticism, scoring, and improvement on d. Good stuff
Yea dlo very inconsistent and now they have good defense to help keep reeves more effective
Shake needs minutes thats it
That’s a horrible bench bro…
Good riddance dlo. You stunk it up consistently when we needed you the most. So glad i never have to watch him again!!!!!!
Woot woot
Horrible trade by the Lakers
be nice to Doe you Laker casuals😂
Meh
They shouldn't have done that trade. Should have traded soft AD
Damn he's 31 🫤 i thought he was younger honestly
Guarantee you that he suddenly forgets how to shoot the basketball unnnnfortunately
LeRobbed
BAD BAD BAD TRADE DISTGUSTING ME
Explain why.
Solid trade offense for more defense
Honestly we’re really giving up a ton of offense. DFS and Shake should make up for what we lose in scoring from DLo while adding a lot more defense
We will really miss Dlo’s passing.