Lakers Draft Day Trades, D'Angelo Russell's Contract, Coaching Search

Could the Lakers move up in the draft? Who will they target and how can they get it done? Plus D'Angelo Russell's best bet may be LA, and a big weekend for JJ Redick...

[@appetizerssushi7121]

Wow! Gary Vitti, the Lakers former trainer from 1984-2016 JUST EXCORIATED, Jeanie for how she treated Jerry West. She’s been the problem from day one 1️⃣

[@jimiV66]

Running the Lakers is not a hobbies. Sell to a legit owner who will hire a competent GM and staff

[@jimiV66]

The draft is coming up and they don't even have a coach!!!

[@Flush0000]

​@@jimiV66 The Buss family will never sell

[@paull6166]

Love the way he spoke up on his true feelings. That’s the generation we grew up in.

[@doublee3886]

It's ironic that the Lakers and the Blazers have never traded with each other since they're in the same predicament: teams run by family members after the founding owners who bought the team are now dead. And run by front office executives who have no real power to make trades or draft without interfering third parties input: the Rambis' for the Lakers and Bert Kolde for the Blazers.

[@fernandoespiritu4814]

LAKERS ownership is trash they couldn't even put out an official statement after Jerry West pass and left that to the clippers SMH

[@justinmunoz9166]

You just live in a perfect world in your head don’t you

[@YungLanxx]

@@justinmunoz9166 a perfect world wouldn’t require the Lakers putting out a statement for their first ever superstar that just passed who’s heavily responsible for many of the positives in the history of the franchise…

[@marioserrano6333]

​@@YungLanxxfirst superstar? Learn the game, damn!

[@MrAxidol]

This makes me sad to read 😢

[@jdade24]

Damn the disrespect to the Great George Mikan is unreal.. he was the first superstar in the NBA oh and a Laker Legend.

[@BDFfortyfour]

JHS being undervalued as worthless is a massive mistake. We used 17 on him last year. He's 20 years old. Being microwave minded with young players is flat out stupid.

[@patrickboatner8238]

I totally agree if we trade him and he turns into something good we will be saying we should’ve kept him

[@podheads101]

Sure but if a deal is out there that make sense and helps us upgrade gotta do it

[@rodgibson5697]

Agreed ! People are giving up on him way too soon l! Give the young man a chance he is only 20 years old he wasn't ready last year he went to the G league and was playing really well.he had confidence in his game his 3 point shooting was really developing and his defense was improving then the young man got hurt.

[@ucdaking6352]

Why no one mentions Sam Cassel as HC. Championship experience as coach and player. If he can get Rondo Asst. HC that is added plus

[@federicoperezpablo1314]

Great moving up to get a Guard after picking one last draft, unbelievable I'm tired of this front office, I get it if it is for Holland or knech but no a guard, god please save us

[@user-ye9yt2mv2n]

If OKC wants to stay young they should move up for Clingan. He would fit perfectly with Chet at PF

[@MarkShaw-ji7gq]

I would rather just draft a guy I don’t trust this front office with any trades😂

[@bacman5675]

How could they not put out nothing but the highest praise for Jerry West

[@salvatorfarms6811]

You guys are so contradictory first you say you want to build a program (remember ?)now every young that’s drafted through their first year you’re ready to trade him cmon let’s please make it make sense! Give JHS time to develop because if he’s trade to say Denver and they develop him your gonna kick yourself…so please be PATIENT especially with the new CBA coming you have to be just saying!

[@TheRrm81]

You right. We as Laker fans gotta Take it down a notch and have more patience. 1-2 years ain't enough to get where we want to get. That's for coaching, players. I hope we do this off-season the right way. Me personally, I want to get Zach edey. I hope we develop him the way we had a chance to do with zubac before we traded him for a bag of basketballs

[@salvatorfarms6811]

@@TheRrm81 Hey man, I totally agree with you I’ve had time to view Zack he’s got some dog in him and a lot to prove let’s develop a player who has that edge in with time he could be a good solid prospect for the Lakers, we have to pivot if we plan to compete in the future meaning investing in analytics, thought provoking coaches, and young players! Anyway it’s always exciting to converse with an intellectual Laker fan…let’s go LA!

[@flamingphin8893]

No arguments here bro you right

[@appetizerssushi7121]

It’s not just them NOT making moves, they are sans a moral campus, and indeed believe that they are the smartest ownership group in the room

[@JB-sc1tg]

I'm sold on Devin Carter so I do hope we trade up. He's a good defender, good rebounder, and can create his own shot. Basically, he's the perfect guard to play next to Reaves.

[@markeithmoore7166]

Most of guards have a problem with creating picks and screens, Edey would seal and provide some good rebounding.

[@stockstalker1071]

Ayo, Trevor. Make your intro countdown start at 2:48 Mamba out!

[@BC-th3mx]

Great way to tribute 24/8 🫡

[@gregpollard7158]

I think We’re Trading Up to sweeten the deal on a Trade however, If We keep Our 1st Round Pic, I think the only players We should trade up for are Ware or Da Silva. We will most likely Draft Bronny @ #55 so, We Do Not need another Undersized and/or Young Guard!!!!!!!

[@gekkouga1313]

Derek Lively & Daniel Gafford are in the NBA finals right now... not everyone has to shoot 3s... Zach Edey will be fine

[@TheRrm81]

We need to give jhs some grace. He might be a player, we can't crap on that man after one year.

[@thedragonarmy4700]

Who knew it would take Matt the optimist to hold the lakers front office accountable. Trevor Always Always gives them a pass or brushes it off.

[@mckinleywebb5910]

Matt is right. The NBA has changed the game so that competitive balance is its primary goal is to keep things interesting for the fans by ensuring that each season, every team has a chance to win the title. The Lakers have failed to completely adapt the new NBA model. To achieve this competitive balance or parity, the League has had to implement a number of rules and regulations like a salary cap, multiple layers of taxes and more freedom for players to move if it is in their best interest. This goes against the model from Dr. Buss day when you could stockpile talent and players like Mychal Thompson, McAdoo and Glenn Rice who still had plenty to offer were your 7th and 8th rotation players. It would be nearly impossible to have a team like that today, unless you had unrealistic luck with draft picks and players took less than what they were worth to come play with your team. In 2024, you could not fill a team with prime, Magic, Worthy, Wilkes, Kareem, Byron Scott and Cooper, unless you wanted to pay $300 Million in taxes. Today's model is close to the two star and good role player-built roster. Also factor in elements that derail teams from repeating from year to year: Free Agency, Trades, Injuries, other teams improving and becoming more competitive as well as complacency, and essentially teams are all in the same situation. It comes and goes in waves for individual teams. Again, this is by design and what the League has envisioned to keep fans engaged. Average winning teams are going to win 48-58 wins per season with two making it to the Finals. The Warriors may be the last mini dynasty we see. For the most part, this is good for the League and fans, especially those in small markets. The problem with this new NBA, being harder for extended success is that It's more magnified if you're the Lakers and the expectations that come with that.

[@marioserrano6333]

They need a legit Big!

[@natedog42509]

I’m not sure what JHS’s future is but I look at Max and see how Ham held him out stifling his growth maybe it’s like that for JHS. Don’t know where JHS was going to get his playing time but it’s a thought.

[@patrickboatner8238]

Jhs just need time he’s young and inexperienced

[@marcuswortham7831]

Why we never value our picks give em away like pennies on the dollar then wanna trade back for them willing to give up multiple first round picks lol.... like we want Kuz back and wanna give up the farm for him smfh

[@kevinallen1428]

Just hire a damn coach already. Interview JJ Sat and hire him. The player moves are more important. Whatever they do, they have to address their 2 major problems from last season.....Defense and Rebounding. They need size, length and more athleticism. I prefer them going for a 3rd superstar. You trust this management to focus on developing players? It's about developing the RIGHT players. Also they are too cheap to be all in.

[@MBeano]

There is an inherent contradiction in the JJ coaching conversation here. Lakers criticized for being too safe/sticking to what/who they know. (which has merit), while at the same time being down on JJ for being an unknown risk (in isolation, this also has merit). However, together, they contradict each other - JJ is an unknown risk (and this IS a main criticism on him that has been called out here), Yet if you want the Lakers to step outside their own bubble, that means taking risks.

[@artmessiah83]

Dlo is opting out. and he'll take less money if you a team adds a few years in the deal. If 3yr, 45-50M is on the table, he's taking it.

[@warmunky3797]

I was feeling the same way about not wanting to watch the Mavs celetics game today (small c intended lol), but just checked the score in the 3rd quarter and I think I might watch the rest of the 2nd half! lol. LETSGOOOO MAVS!! DON'T FEK IT UP!! :P +23 so far baby yeeeeow!

[@Halfricanmj24]

If Edey is there at 17, why wouldn’t just take him? He fills the void at backup center. Make absolutely no sense to take another guard in the 1st round

[@jasonmattox2617]

I'm with you on not watching the finals

[@ShowtimeLakersbaby808]

If we get to 10-15 we need to go big. Other than a nimble but big 5, we need a two - way point guard. I doubt we get a playable point guard in the draft -- that's two different timelines with Bron & AD.

[@YungLanxx]

As a Lebron supporter, I think they should focus on trying to salvage their future. They’re not winning with or without Lebron anytime soon unless they change this owner/front office. They only won in 2020 because they got lucky Kawhi chose to go to the Clippers. Some big moves need to be made for this team to be genuine contenders again and it’s all around the franchise.

[@CalobAdamsInfamous913]

I just don’t think the roster is that far off and you really can’t make big moves with the new cba. I’d definitely trade DLo and maybe a future first for an impact player but nothing other than that unless the return was worth it. Go get a big who can move their feet in the first round or Ron Holland if he falls then get Bronny in the second round. See about DeMarr, Kelly Oubre, O’Neale and Heild in free agency and then see what DLo does to see if you can move him. Gotta nail the coaching staff and develop the young talent

[@appetizerssushi7121]

Sam Cassel is the best candidate if you look at it, but he doesn’t have slick back hair so that at least Jeanie could have something to promote 😅

[@ej3085]

Why lakers fans want D lo he's trash and Reaves is not a starter and rui don't play defense the lakers should get rid of all 3 of them

[@appetizerssushi7121]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@jjoe7078]

Y’all acting like we finna get 3 perfect 2 way players for their contracts instead 😭😭😭.

[@JB-sc1tg]

​@jjoe7078 right, who you replacing them with

[@zay7443]

I wanna keep reeves but rui and dlo can go

[@multivitamins7409]

AGREE THOSE THREE SUCK. UNATHLETIC SLOWFEET LAZY. LAKERS NEED DOG PLAYERS.

[@egarci1010]

Thanks Trevor for being even keeled while Matt thinks the sky is falling lol. I understand the feeling of dread after the Hurley thing but he has a bit of revisionist history. The Lakers have also made some solid moves. Let’s relax

[@MYSONMYBUDDY]

Good bye JSH!!!

[@podheads101]

Gabe was only 1.6 PPG in the playoffs, and was getting cooked by jamaal murray, and has 2 years remaining. Aweful

[@rodgibson5697]

I'm a Laker fan but we have to be honest the lakers win now mode is BS ! THE LAKERS ARE NOT GOING WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP EVERYONE Needs to come to term with it.they SHOULD NOT MORTGAGE THERE FUTURE FOR LE BRON JAMES ! START DEVELOPING YOUR OWN PLAYERS I KNOW JHS IS A PROJECT BUT IF THEY GIVE UP ON HIM TOO SOON ,WITH THE LAKERS LUCK HE WILL BE A FREAKINV ALLSTAR ! OR LEAST A ROTATION PLAYER!

[@bobbyware2784]

I say it’s less about us having Lebron and more so about the fact we have two top 10-15 players on our roster and there’s honestly no excuse for us to be in the position we are. Pelinka and buss/the current lakers front office may be one of the few teams in the league incapable of building and SUSTAINING a winning culture with two players of this caliber. I also wouldn’t see the point in drafting another guard if what we need is a big in a draft that has options at that position.

[@Rodrickwashington-mf5dk]

This laker front office is incompetent. They can’t handle a a full rebuild. Remember the 6 years before bron came ? Win now is the only realistic option

[@Rodrickwashington-mf5dk]

Having a generational player and not going for it is a basketball cardinal sin

[@nickwarren7854]

Jhs suckd and once lebron leaves the Lakers goin back to the lottery myswell go all in with him now

[@stephaniegorman2611]

You need to get a BIG and dominate the boards, let A.D. teach this you stud and get a free agent that can nail 3s

[@MrAxidol]

As a Lakers fan I am going to admit I have no idea how to improve this team moving forward. I’m just blaming and pointing the people who work for the Lakers from coaches and management. This franchise had the greatest GM in Jerry West calling the Lakers a 💩 show. If the great Logo says that I for sure can’t dispute that. Lakers gotta find the right people who have proven their resumes to steer this franchise in title contention if not playoff contenders. I said that and Rob did create a championship team in 2020. I’m going to say I have no clue as a fan because so many factors are involved with new CBA.

[@williammontano7863]

Can the Lakers buy 1st rd pick?

[@stephaniegorman2611]

1 out of the 3 centers that you have on the mock draft will be at the 17th pick why the heck would you not draft them????? And move A.D. to the 4? You seen what Minnesota did to the Denver Nuggets Our current roster with a good center this year would have taken us to the NBA finals!!!!

[@angelovergara]

Bucked up Friday if the ghouls in green win tonight.

[@ronmangoba1159]

As of now the Dark Timeline has been stalled by the Mavs by one game...

[@MrAxidol]

Thanks for the optimism

[@JanosSzabo15]

jimmy butler also would be that trade.

[@laker1championships452]

Of your going to trade at least get some player's who can play. Me myself would have traded Bron, as much as i like him. We need younger player's look at the league how it's changing and the Lakers can not keep up. He's going to be what 39 or 40 man thanks a lot of miles on his body. Even though he takes care of his body better than anyone in the league. But for the sake of the team the lakers have to get younger and with some vets and bigs. If this is AD team build around him not Bron who probably will retire next year after playing with his son. Come on Rob and Jennie use your thinking caps.

[@multivitamins7409]

Can Lakers get Kevin Porter Jr please

[@gekkouga1313]

The Lakers need to look at getting Boogie Cousins & Javale Mcgee

[@marcusgomez5056]

No they don't. Not at all actually

[@podheads101]

We didn’t have a good summer we ran it back w role guys who didnt get better we let expiring contracts walk out the door could have been used for trade instead wanted a mle and dumped it all on terrible player gabe vincent and 3 years at that

[@VisuaIs]

I watch Zack edey drop step the wrong way time after time and struggling to finish around the rim over smaller guys he shoots that left hook a lot I think his only good attribute is his height other than that I’m good

[@kevinking6082]

*2024-25 salary cap 141 hardcap 179 (2nd apron) 189.5...*Note: Don't nec want this trade...They're just options... (1)Lakers trade Rui to the Kings: Lyles & Kings '26(2nd)'27(2nd)'28(2nd)...(2)Lakers trade Vincent/JHS and #17 and Kings '26(2nd) '27(2nd) Lakers 2028(p.s) to the Bulls: Lavine/Caruso and #11.. *Note: Bulls rec 38 mill (T.E) *1st: AD 43.25 LeBron 40 Vando 10.75 AC 10 Lavine 43=147... *2nd: Bitadze 2 Lyles 8 MC 4 Devon Carter (#11) 4.5 Reaves 13=178.5... *3rd: Hayes 2.5 Wood 3 Lewis 1.8 Cam 2.5 Bronny (#55) 1.2=189.5... *Note: Lyles is a Klutch client

[@HoldenBroussard]

Lakers got to draft a center or 3 and D wing

[@milkrvr4088]

We let Kuz go kcp go coruso go Drummond go monk left and we gave the clippers zubatch who’s also a starter like when do we say fire the front office if we had all those guys still you would have a squad

[@markjacobs5032]

We need a big What you mean if he can’t shoot 35% from the 3 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@MBeano]

Nikola Vucevic trade w Bulls... By himself NO. But IF they want to shed his contract, a pkg w Caruso and a pick is worth it. Rui Hachimura Gabe Vincent Maxwell Lewis or JHS 1st rnd pick and 2nd trade for: Nikola Vucevic Alex Caruso

[@KillxSwitchSOLACE]

The fact that you don’t have more views makes me mad. I listen to this everyday bro and I love these videos

[@marioserrano6333]

No guards, Must go for a BIG!

[@JB-sc1tg]

Problem with JHS is he doesn't do one thing well. He can't shoot. He's a poor finisher. He can't stay in front of anyone on defense. And physically, he's just a little slow. He's got a long way to go.

[@zay7443]

We need a big not a guard tired of going with guards

[@Nostalgia9478]

Matt wasnt much of an optimist in this episode. lol

[@reynaldomonter2233]

Kel El ware or Kyle filipowski Zack edey

[@drfunkology8164]

you guys haven't said anything tangible in weeks .

[@jonnie824]

Yeah because nothing official has happened

[@Flush0000]

What do you want them to say

[@drfunkology8164]

@@Flush0000 report something i havent heard and truly address the problem... which is meddling siblings, jay mohr and jeannie and the need to finally give up on the buss family playing basketball owners .... we need owners driven by basketball not advertising. Celtics doing work , Buss family doing each other

[@Flush0000]

@@drfunkology8164 You just need to go ahead and retire as a Lakers fan.

[@drfunkology8164]

@@Flush0000 really. Judging me huh?

[@darthdan3983]

It so annoying that just because they didn’t get Hurley the sky is falling wtf Hurley was never gonna come he also would’ve been terrible in the NBA he used the lakers for leverage but now shit like this is bullshit. “ they lucked into a championship “ wtf no the Celtics this year lucked into one the lakers won one

[@marioserrano6333]

Dave Adelman Donovan Mitchell Zach Edey

[@appetizerssushi7121]

We are definitely NOT overreacting 😅

[@jaynodelman5065]

Matt is Mr. Negative...

[@laCorey]

2 way guard…so bronny?

[@shinobu19]

COLLIN CASTELTON.. PLAY HIM

[@appetizerssushi7121]

The Lakers FO is 🗑️

[@Headtaps7220]

If d lo walks I’m looking at a UConn guards really impressed me

[@socalgolf9978]

Gonna be draft right with no coach and no clear direction

[@melvino.mercado5795]

ONCE LAKERS PICK KAI SOTTO EXPECT THE LAKERS WILL BE A REAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDER READY TO BEAT ANY TEAM IN THE NBA..

[@stephaniegorman2611]

I’m sorry but SHAQ would still dominate in this league!!!! And he is a traditional BIG, name me 1 Center in this league that could handle the Diesel???????

[@Dennis07-yl3cf]

Lakers always draft the opposite of what the team needs

[@ReanuKeaves1]

If only Jeanie & co. sold the team to the Guggenheim group…

[@stevewise1656]

Objectively, JHS isn't a great athlete. He's slow, can't move laterally on defense, can't jump and most importantly can't shoot. They made a mistake and need to move on.

[@lazychill3112]

we better not draft anyone from UConn

[@sinsativa]

Lakers having to convinced Linda Rambis is disgusting.

[@daggerthree]

Edey or bust!

[@Snyper69]

JHS will go somewhere else n develop....then lakers would want to trade for him down the line😂😂😂

[@marioserrano6333]

Riley was also an assistant for a while.

[@tunes9980]

sell, Jeanie, sell!!! (repeat ♾️)….she refuses to hire competent front office personnel. with the staff she employs & a seeming lack of hunger for winning, anyone see the light at the end of the tunnel???

[@AndreasSchneRoness-nq8ow]

Sell Jeanie, ur don't have/pr want to spend the required amount of money. And you take bad advice from bad choices, make ur own damn decisions.

[@coreypasley7537]

Y’all are still listening to media reports lol there literally always wrong lol

[@hunter-zp2hf]

who cares if edey can shoot lmfao. Thats not what ur getting him for. No one expected dwight or javale to shoot 3s lmfao

[@stephaniegorman2611]

Name 1 championship the Lakers won without a dominant CENTER?

[@Nostalgia9478]

87 and 88 Kareem is my GOAT, but he was no longer dominant in those seasons

[@ShowtimeLakersbaby808]

If Rob calls Becky Hammond does she answer the phone?

[@andrewbak08]

Lakers haven’t had much luck with coaches going for a 3-peat on their current team.

[@MrAxidol]

Just don’t pick another JHS

[@Dennis07-yl3cf]

trade JHS if needs be

[@procams1164]

Get rid of Matt Peralta, for gods sake

[@jaynodelman5065]

Please don't have Matt on your show. Doesn't add much, you can do better Trevor

[@ggkedzz5895]

Get Edey

[@fearlesskingdom4051]

You guys need to grow up and be happy for those young brothers on the Celtics. They deserve this. Team rivalry is such bullshit.

[@germyhalgerman3591]

Nobody wants JHS hahahaha why do you put him in trades like has an asset? He sucks

[@chasinggoats8155]

I want Jeannie Buss to sell the team. If she cared about the direction of lakers nation, she not it.

[@bigalshotsauce]

After what this channel has turned into... when you read the title you already KNOW what they're "really" saying.... "in this video you will hear literally nothing but questions and comments from 4 year old kids who stole their moms credit card for 2 dollar superchats" "Why dont we trade lebron for trea young"? What a pathetic shift this channel made, out of pure greed for 2 dollars superchats

[@salvatorfarms6811]

You guys are so contradictory first you say you want to build a program (remember ?)now every young that’s drafted through their first year you’re ready to trade him cmon let’s please make it make sense! Give JHS time to develop because if he’s trade to say Denver and they develop him your gonna kick yourself…so please be PATIENT especially with the new CBA coming you have to be just saying!