BONUS MINI-POD: Klay Thompson to Dallas Mavericks. Are the Lakers Running out of Options?

[@stevewise1656]

Rob seemingly had no plan ABC. He has a news conference tomorrow introducing Knecht and Bronny. Bet he doesn't answer any questions.

[@edmunoz2353]

Gosh darn it, something is always blocking poor Rob from doing his job, we can keep using this excuse til the end of time

[@wmcuccia1356]

Smile Andy the Lakers signed Max Christie to a 4 year deal. Hell the Clippers losing PG are still doing better in free agency than the Lakers. Sad times for Laker fans, Laker fan since 1965 not a hater, just a realist. No one wants to be a laker in free agency, who would trust Rob, LeBron, Jeanie and the Rambii's it is a joke franchise. Dr Buss and Jerry West rolling over in their graves.

[@mrc302]

Laker fan since 1977 here. Damn shame how this organization has declined since Jim and now Jeanie are running things. 🤯

[@stevewise1656]

Yes! I'd posted yesterday re free agents, "why would any free agent trust Rob?" They had KCP, Caruso, Zubac, (a younger Lopez), Kuzma, and on and on and let them all walk or traded.

[@hilamadventures4060]

Lakers fan since 1977..I'm good, Lakers have won 11 titles, played in 17 NBA finals since I became a fan in 77. No U.S Pro sports franchise since 77 can claim that distinction...LOL us lakers fans love to throw the baby out with the bath water..The Clips are doing better ? if you call signing porter & Jones a success than what do you call losing PG13 for nothing! would we say that if it were AD and the Lakers signed Bismack Biyombo & Derek jones to replace him? They lost Klay so? didn't they lakers also lose out on Kawhi how did that turn out for the Clips? what happened to that "haul" the Pels got? now they shopping Ingram the last player involved still on their roster. yet all we Lakers see is failure. correct Ownership isn't the same.. the Kids didn't build it? Is Ford better without Henry? Walmart better without Sam? Yankees better without the Boss? Apple better without Jobs?

[@deddiev1718]

I have been a Fan since 1970. At least we have perspective

[@KamiDionysus]

lol blame this thing to LeBron is very stupid, you not even how things work.

[@MothProject]

I still got PTSD from the Westbrook era.

[@wmcuccia1356]

There's always a lot on Rob's plate cause he doesn't know how to use a fork and knife.

[@mrc302]

😂🤣

[@luislaureano228]

Nothing to loose sleep over here for Lakers fans. KT is way past his prime so I am glad they didn't get him. Be curious to see what the pivot move is IF there is one

[@hilamadventures4060]

Agree. stop chasing names with a past father time & major injuries have robbed Klay.

[@LN-Lifer]

If you are upset that we missed Klay then you aren't paying attention. The real loss is that we missed out on guys like Val and Drummond while waiting for Klay (whom we NEVER had a shot at). Either one of them would have helped THIS team more than all but maybe 15 other players in the entire league

[@ian_ford]

Called it. GSW was not letting Klay go without getting compensation back in return. Especially after they waived CP3. That signaled, to me, LAL was never a real option because Dallas had more financial leverage than LAL.

[@dennisknowles9293]

💯 percent

[@gnomechomsky2524]

Didn’t Klay sign for less money with Dallas?

[@ian_ford]

@@gnomechomsky2524 Dallas did have more financial leverage than LAL. We only know the speculated deal LA offered, but I’m not sure how real it was.

[@erikkdane8485]

Pelinka must upgrade the Lakers roster. Jerami Grant, Caleb Martin, Miles Bridges, Gary Trent Jr, Saddiq Bey, Dorian Finney Smith, Walker Kessler, Xavier Tillman, Brook Lopez, etc are still out there.

[@jefftomasello3258]

Only wanted Klay because his dad was a Laker BUT he is not the player he used to be. Didn't want Harden for obvious reason or Valencunis. Plenty of time for the Lakers to pick up a good player that fits what the team needs

[@hilamadventures4060]

Finally a Lakers fan who isn't screaming the sky is falling..Agree regarding Klay thought it would have been Kool to hear Mychal calling his Sons games, riding on the team plane during road trips..I also thought he fit better than with the Mavs..

[@LockedOnLakers]

You’re both first in my book! AK

[@martin-hall-northern-soul]

Seems to be slim pickings on the trade market this summer. Hopefully the front office can land the right man on production ability today, rather than on past glories, as some of the names touted arround are likely accelerating on the downward spiral.

[@alexvoron5295]

Are we sure we did not dodge the bullet with Klay? Are we sure LBJ worth multi year Max at his age? I'm afraid we'll see the steep decline in his game over next couple years. Lakers are not winning championship with tinkering current roster. I'd like to push restart earlier than later and begin proper team building.

[@LakersfanG6PDcst]

Thanks Andy!!!

[@coryjachnuk7227]

rob's legacy.... not bringing back the logo Jerry West, pushing Magic Johnson to quit his job for the Lakers, low balling Ty Lue and not hiring Jason Kidd, firing multiple coaches, low balling Dan Hurley and not having the insight that they had no shot at Dan Hurley and embarrassing the franchise over a very long weekend, Trading away Kuzma and KCP for Westbrook(and don't blame James, Rob is the GM and if Jerry West was in charge he would have done what he thought was best for the franchise which he did time and time again when he was running the lakers. Remember Jerry traded Shaq, and Jerry refused to trade Worth for Magic Johnson's best friend Mark Aguirre. Lets continue.. low balling Alex Caruso to take a laker discount and then even after owning his bird rights not willing to go over cap to keep him and then investing that money on THT, drafting Jalen Hood Schifino over a seasoned pick last year and then instead of hiring a phil jackson zen master type coach that can coach super stars he hires JJ Reddick who has 0 coaching experience. oh and just one more to add sprinkles on top, to piss off Phil Handy who's the best coach they have actually had for the last few years and is one of the most trusted assistant coaches coaching in the NBA

[@LionofthetribeofJudah650]

Magic was trash stop it. That moron is the one who drafted Lonzo Ball and traded Zubac to the clippers for a bag of Cheetos.

[@herwinyouknowit]

I was split on the Klay prospect. So I am not mad. Actually kind of relieved. A good 3and d is what this team needs the most.

[@yashmainiable]

Only reason lebron and AD are lakers is becuase Magic. Not Rob

[@LionofthetribeofJudah650]

Yeah mistake Lakers didn’t need Lebron they should have built through the draft

[@ODANNEK]

I've said almost from the jump ball on this offseason that the road to a productive offseason was through Chicago.... And here we are. We couldn't live with our own failure (and bad faith trade proposals from organizations still mad that Jerry West gifted Kobe, Pau Gasol) so it led right back to Chicago. Now go get Demar and/or the guy Bron originally wanted to play with here in Lonzo. Pivot to Lavine if nothing else if they dont want to do even that.

[@Lazy_One1]

Look at it from Klay Thompson’s perspective if you were him what do you want to play behind Austin Reeves?

[@Crawford515]

It’s time to look at Rob and both Rambis in the front office .Jennie,Laker fans are disappointed again!!!!

[@vinceentena2908]

We moved on. Klay not built for the spotlight. Taking less to go to mavs instead of Lakers $20m. We dodged a bullet. Klay didn't make an impact on his last season w/ Warriors,hence,they kicked out from by Kings! There's still time! Be patient Laker fans!

[@rodneywallace3122]

They just made the Finals. We are play-in at best. They had more to offer. No state taxes. Easy decision.

[@jerome619619]

Lakers really need a strong PG player and center to help AD. I mean since Bron is taking a pay cut, why dont they go after someone who can help the rebound and score

[@jamesmurray34]

3 years at 50 millions is not what the lakers had to offer. I don't understand how everyone knew we could only give klay 15 million or less and now are shocked he is a maverick? Lakers fans really think LeBron was going to sign at the minimum lol

[@davidsemus2507]

The name Klay Thompson is better than the current actual player. Last year Klay hit 3s at 38.7%; Prince hit 39.6%, DLO hit 41.5%, Rui hit 39.7%, LeBron hit 41.0%. What are we missing? Knect is projected to hit 39% as well.

[@davidsemus2507]

Actually Rui was 42.2%…

[@LuisLRC]

@@davidsemus2507 degree of difficulty, volume and gravity. learn these three things for me before you talk ball, will you please?

[@wmcuccia1356]

Ok Andy if you're not happy with the Klay option, what realistic options do the Lakers have to get better? Yeah thought so.

[@LockedOnLakers]

I’ve been saying all offseason that the Lakers will have a difficult, narrow path with little optionality towards getting better, so this ain’t the sick burn you seem to think it is. AK

[@LN-Lifer]

Klay to Dallas is not the loss here folks The loss here is the time we wasted pursuing someone we were never going to get in the first place who would not have even provided that which we most need We could have gone hard Drummond or Val And I promise you, the rebounding they would provide would help this Lakers team more than all. But maybe 10 or 15 players in the entire League

[@CYanez-bb5vr]

We as fans are always going to be enthralled by big name free agents like Klay, but 4 years is not a good contract for someone who is 35 and declining. Fans complain about DLo, but what has Klay done over the past year? He was bad in last year's playoff series loss against the Lakers, he was benched for a period of games this past season, and was awful in a must win play in game this year that saw the Warriors get blown and miss they playoffs. I too like the Klay coming home story, but at some point, it's going to look like a bad contract to have on their books.

[@robertpantor4366]

Pelinka has no clout with quality free agents. Lakers won the 2020 chip based on the team that Magic built

[@paulfritsch672]

Not really. Rob traded for ad, got Danny Green after kawhi wasn't a option. Dwight was him too. He actually did a good job putting that team together. It's why he still has a job

[@dennisknowles9293]

They really don't have much choice Andy. Run it back and try to upgrade around the Margins and PRAY😂😂😂😂

[@craigosterberg5045]

On to Drosen. Or a good center

[@armandomorata]

Whew, dodged a bullet again...

[@beef2503]

just like westbrook? right?

[@davidtamou4680]

Opportunity in chaos, look now at cheaper players with a win now attitude such as demar! And another big!

[@jl4646]

Demar coming maybe?

[@he4tl1f3r2]

Classic andy blaming LeBron having to coast in games for another pelinka failure. I dont understand how Anthony davis is the best player on the team but everyone is worried about lebrons motor? Why no mention of AD when hes the best player? The Lakers and their fans can only blame lebron for their problems for 2-3 more seasons then realize it wasnt his fault but the front offices when they are in an even worse situation than they are now

[@LockedOnLakers]

I’m not “blaming” LeBron for anything. I never even said anybody did anything wrong to begin with. But were I to guess, I imagine the idea of a heavier regular season lift with LeBron vs. a lighter one with Luka/Kyrie was a factor (although not likely the only one) in Klay’s thinking, given he’s 35 himself. And the reason I point this out with LeBron as opposed to AD is that it’s not an issue with AD. He’s an elite defensive player who averages roughly 25 a night. He’s carrying a huge load on both ends. You could argue he carries the biggest overall two-way lift in the entire league. So there’s nothing to say about AD on this front. And as I’ve said many times, that LeBron has to pace himself over 82 games, especially on defense, is not a criticism. The guy is pushing 40. But it’s still a reality that creates complications for everyone around him. Anybody denying this is just willfully ignoring reality. AK

[@he4tl1f3r2]

@@LockedOnLakers ahh yes klays denied the Lakers based on LeBrons lack of defense for all world defenders Kyrie and Luka I'd say CONFORTABLY LeBron is at least as good as Luka on defense like u said AD is an all world defender and when Vanderbilt is healthy the Lakers comfortably are better defensively than the Mavs I really don't see "LeBron has to pace himself" as a real deciding factor here even tho it is a fact that he has to. Especially since the Lakers are deeper and better defensively than the Mavs, even tho the top end talent of the Mavs is slightly better than the Lakers Also do u think that the Lakers couldnt have had the same run as Dallas if they fell into the 8 seed instead of the seven and losing to Denver? The Lakers and Dallas were the 2 hottest teams in the league after the deadline, the Lakers had a great matchup vs OKC and honestly I think even with the Klay addition they are still pretty close to at least Dallas?(Genuine question as I know u and I stay arguing in these comments) Also I ALWAYS appreciate ur responses

[@alk7478]

The report said he ultimately chose the mavs because of lower state taxes and the fact that the mavs were only 3 games away from winning the chip. Guess he thinks the Lakers are not close to a championship.

[@hilamadventures4060]

@@LockedOnLakers Andy love your work but gotta disagree. Klay will carry a heavier defensive load in Dallas. Who does Dallas now have to cover in the closing minutes vs Ant, Ingram, MP Jr, LBJ, Tatum, PG 13, Kawhi, KD? they gave that assignment to Derek jones Jr.. U can say Marshall but where does that leave Lively & PJ if luka, klay and Kyrie are on the floor. Same could be said for LA, but AD is behind him..Lively is good but he ain't in AD's world as a defender/rim protector.

[@LockedOnLakers]

@@hilamadventures4060 It's not just the defensive lift, though, regardless of how you frame it. Luka and Kyrie as playmakers and gravitational pulls will make Klay's life easier offensively in terms of not having to create his own looks more than any two-man combo in L.A. It's the overall responsibilities off his plate. Even with everything LeBron does offensively, if you look at the quarter-by-quarter breakdowns over the first 50-ish regular season games, his workload was paced. IMO, over the course of 82 games, particularly pre-All-Star break, there's a heavier lift here than in Dallas. Appreciate you watching. AK

[@BlueDawg-e6x]

Here, we go again with judging people in their worst moments as if your god and they have to answer to you. Bridges was out of the league and went through the courts. But somehow, he needs to show others who weren't involved remorse.

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

When I seen the news about klay earlier today I felt sick to my stomach and pissed the fk offfff!!! wtf are we doing didn’t get klay didn’t get the big man didn’t get shit

[@iBMcFly]

I always knew he’d be the first to leave. Happy he went to Dallas. Hope he gets his fifth.

[@JC-ig4xy]

Dallas still ain't good enough to beat Boston and OKC just got way better.

[@wmcuccia1356]

Play in Dallas rather than stay home and play for the franchise that your dad played for. That speaks volumes. The excuse for this up coming season will be that Lebron and AD had a long summer playing for the Olympic Team. LeBron wants the Lakers to go all in but he never has been all in for the Lakers.

[@ian_ford]

This is the most nonsensical, mindless piece of internet drivel I’ve seen yet.

[@jefftomasello3258]

It speaks to the fact that Texas has no state income tax.

[@jerryren4076]

you want Lebron to not play in the Olympics? What kind of sick haters are you

[@Murali_bala13]

A disinterested LeBron plays better D than Luka.... 3 of the Mavs starters are a minus on D....i would rather have Lakers go after an athletic big man that fixes the rebounding issues... And Trade DLo and salary fillers and a pick for a solid (not old) role player

[@socalgolf9978]

nobody wants to play with Bronny

[@milonieto]

😂

[@brianwilliams4570]

I’m a fan of this show, not some of these Laker “love/hate”, bi-polarism, neurotic fans, toward their own team. The GM isn’t trash. Nor, any of their players. A piece or two will make the difference. It’s not over. There are still other Shooters, Centers, etc….

[@KamiDionysus]

the GM isn’t trash? the guy can’t understand hos tax work, I know you don’t know too. You really do not deserve to talk about NBA based on your comment. Go to read the CBA rule 2023. You know jow many mistakes have Rob done recent years.

[@brianwilliams4570]

He’s not trash. Players have choices. It’s being reported, Klay chose based on his belief that he could help them best and save on taxes. At the end of the day, comments and opinions don’t have to be degrading and vitriolic. The nastiness isn’t necessary.

[@JC-ig4xy]

I agree with this sentiment, however there is no piece or two that will move the needle in terms of championships. That window was closed a long time ago. The only ones that could've move the needle were KCP, Caruso or Mikal Bridges. 3 x elite 3 and D players. Boston has 3 x elite 3 and D players along with Jrue and Kristaps. We are not beating them with Klay or DeRozan, doesn't matter who we get.

[@franchise98bjn]

Good job Rob! Absolutely incompetent

[@johnnyguitarwatson5288]

Hell i have much love for klay, but we DODGED A MAJOR BULLET not trading for klay! Klays legs are shot! He had 2 CATASTROPHIC injuries & there were CATASTROPHIC aftershocks that came with those injuries! Proof: in the 2023 PLAYOFFS when we dethroned the CHAMPION warriors, klay couldn't stay in front of AUSTIN Reeves or LONNIE Walker the 4th, who was too athletic for klay, & as a result klay had no legs, & left game 6 with a 3-17 stinker/ in the 2024 play in game klay couldn't keep up with the young athletic greyhounds of Sacramento, and once again his legs turned into putty, & he left with another 0/10 stinker!

[@chirocket4791]

LeBron will end up taking the max.

[@wmcuccia1356]

Lebron is so conditional, pay cut a joke, he knew damn well the Lakers hands are tied because of giving up the house for AD and Westbrook who LeBron wanted to begin with. He knew he will get the max and put this on the Lakers to look bad cause they couldn't pull off a deal.

[@hilamadventures4060]

OMG your blaming the man for giving up 20 million? wow it's his fault? what house for AD? OH the house the Pels bought but are now selling at a loss! Westbrook was awful yes, but they did recover to reach the WCF. won 47 games this season with awful coaching, Vando their 2nd best defender missing 74 games, bad luck drawing Denver in the 1st rd.. why didn't they sign Jonas? guess that's lebrons fault as well..next your gonna say it's his fault the Clipper lost Pg 13..

[@TyTyBryant]

Let’s go mavs 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KirkMitchell-q5q]

Balco cuz😅

[@brandonhall4547]

Brick dodged

[@keithkey504]

First!

[@vinceentena2908]

Klay NOT making an impact and ousted by Kings during playin! Lakers dodged the ball on Klay! There's a better player. Lakers offered $20m via S&T DLo, but Warriors doesn't want a player in return. Sadly Pelinka also incompetent & too slow to make a move in finding a 3rd team to absorb DLo. Lakers got incompetent owner & front office!!!

[@hilamadventures4060]

catch 22! if D'lo opts in earlier could have gotten Murray. If the Bulls didn't wet the bed so soon ,they could have gotten AC & Lavine. No relations around the league hurts this time of year..Should have called Ainge the one dude u do have a relationship with..

[@jamesmurray34]

He won't be moved until the trade deadline. People look at him as unplayable in the playoffs

[@dhay03]

Klay is not making an impact with Luka and Kyrie? I beg to differ

[@Momo-py7dv]

5th

[@LockedOnLakers]

Ha! Love it! AK

[@JC-ig4xy]

After this, Lakers are truly a joke franchise. Wasting Bron's last years (though part of it is Bron's fault for wanting Westbrook so bad).

[@islander5858]

First

[@GamefaceSport]

Players and coaches don’t want to be Lebron’s scapegoat.

[@alteriquewilliams9840]

Facts

[@KamiDionysus]

Haters just starting blame LeBron. Without he’s willing to sacrifice, Lakers would not even have a chance to make a deal. And Lakers just keep sending people really fit his playmaker ability like Alex Caruso, Brook Lopez 28th pick in 2020 Lakers consider to draft Desmond Bane etc.

[@KamiDionysus]

You guys are really loser think blame him is a good choice, I remember Lakers sign a big deal with Deng and Mozgov, that is what You want, right? Aldridge and Carmelo or even role players didn’t want to play with Kobe Brick in years is what you’re looking for.

[@No-More-Idols]

Using all grades between A+ through C- without repeating. Rate these trade targets. Trae Young $43,031,940 Zach Lavine $43,031,940 Darius Garland $36,725,670 Donovan Mitchell $35,410,310 Jerami Grant $29,793,104 Anfernee Simons $25,892,857 Marcus Smart $19,960,285 Lauri Markkanen $18,044,544 Wendell Carter $11,950,000

[@whyareyousoreeediculous7707]

This podcast is a drag, Mid, Boring, Dead,and Trash. 😂

[@LockedOnLakers]

As long as you give us traffic, feel free to feel about it however you want. AK