The Lakers Trade for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton. Russell out. Good Trade? More Coming?

[@Rob_Corona]

Strong move by Pelinka. DFS, although not as strong defensively as Vando, is a legit 3 pt threat, tough defensively, and raises the ceiling for the lakers defense, especially with max stepping up this season and showing constant improvements . Just what the lakers needed. Great show K bros! Go lakers!

[@handsdown5x]

Not as strong defensively as Vanderbilt? Smh

[@3rdFloor]

Shake is going to have moments … trust me. He won’t be someone they depend on consistently but he will have his moments. DFS is going to help a LOT. Now they need one more trade … the 1st rounders are still available.

[@3rdFloor]

@ take a deep breath … you’ll be okay

[@christianguliman8385]

i love to get bruce brown but trading rui for bruce brown is so hard

[@pleasedonttemptme5963]

@@christianguliman8385 Bruce Brown has not played. You never put assets toward a player you’re not sure can even play

[@thesaxmagician]

@@christianguliman8385We finally get some wing depth/ versatility and yall want to trade our wings.

[@Isaac-ul8yz]

I wish dlo the best of luck, he's been a class act. If only our rooster was built for dlo and Reaves combo guards

[@BurntToast8511]

Im just grateful the Lakers werent too chicken to pull off a trade

[@tony1876]

If our roster was bulit around Dlo, then we would stink 😂 He is not a winning player, and teams hunt him on defense. His shooting and playmaking also go way down in the playoffs against good defenses

[@b.a.2644]

@@tony1876Facts. Dlo is just not a winning player, and he had to go if the Lakers want to actually compete in then playoffs

[@blacklogic-n9j]

You guys underestimate the fact that JJ played with these two players in Dallas and Philly and thinks highly of both. He complemented Dorian-Finny skill set on his podcast so JJ will definitely start trusting Finny more than Rui eventually.

[@Street-ds3qx]

I like the fact that they probably know the offense already

[@coreypasley7537]

DFS literally guards everyone . He’s the only player in the NBA that defends 15 possessions a game guarding gaurds , forwards and centers .

[@pleasedonttemptme5963]

Facts bro. Insane pickup, we have got to be serious if we got him

[@hunter-zp2hf]

Start DFS. Starting lineup needs a wing defender. Max can take the guards. With the loss of dlo the bench NEEDS more scoring..rui fits that perfectly. Makes sense for the starters and the bench lineup to start DFS

[@Oberonz1]

Lastly, JJ played with Shake and DFS, had a pod with Bron, AR and D4 are players that mirror his phenotype as a player, Cam Reddish is a brother Dukie. Played with Hayes on Pelicans. AD is the star of the team in his prime. Point is this is JJ’s team on a lot of levels and that could make a great difference in the long run.

[@dennisknowles9293]

The jury is still out guys... I'm taking the WAIT AND SEE TRAIN😮😮😮

[@AussieDrongo44]

G'day fellas!! Love your podcast 👊

[@N_Ides]

Spot on Andy. This is the first time in a while that the FO is not just interested in filling the seats and appearing "relevant". Pelinka is indeed still alive and appears ready to do more than collect a paycheck.

[@alexamerling79]

I love this move. We now have another legit 3 and d wing to pair with Max Christie and he gives us line up flexibility. Hopefully we go after JV or Nick Richards next.

[@chirocket4791]

Don't expect DFS to shoot 43.5% from 3 with the Lakers That percentage is an outlier over just 20 games.

[@luisnash]

They didn't necessarily made this move because they trust Reaves to be a floor general in a playoff situation, they did it because they know Dlo can't be trusted to do it in a playoff situation and they traded him for a versatile defender that can hit the open shot with consistency. Dlo in playoffs was always detrimental to his team doesn't matter if he was 1st, 2nd, 3rd or no option, so replacing him with a contributor was a nobrainer.

[@Lazy_One1]

Not worried about the second round picks Lakers always find a way to scoop those up around drafttime somehow whether it be cash or other means

[@mrc302]

Hope DFS doesn't forget how to shoot now that he's here!🤔

[@sh09un1]

Brians face during the Rocket RX ad read is just perfect

[@toddwelch486]

Lakers actually got a guy they've been linked to. DFS was this generation's Tom Gugliotta/PJ Brown/Buddy Hield.

[@devilsnight666]

Stop dissing Quincy. He could easily be the best PG on the lakers if given the minutes.

[@Duhhrenn]

LAL are one big man away from truly contending. Is it Kessler or Valuncianas or Turner? Bigger question: who do they give up? Vincent, Vando, Rui, Max, Dalton?

[@metal--babble346]

less starting minutes for Reddish is a good thing

[@icecoldac3]

It’s a good thing knowing Reddish is a damm good defender. Offensively he’s limited due to his role on a top heavy team.

[@HatimTimbelsi]

@@icecoldac3 Right! Great defender and an underrated role player

[@icecoldac3]

@@HatimTimbelsi Credit to Reddish for accepting his role from day 1 with LA. A true professional NBA player. As of today he’s played above his contract. 💯 I hope we have room to resign him come this off season because his skillset as a point of attack defender is in demand. If not, whatever team he goes to with a bigger and better contract will be getting a dog. Obviously his scoring output is not like Malik Monk but the vybz is the same. Love to see guys come to LA shine in their role and move on to get better contracts and playing time around the league.

[@TheRrm81]

Facts! I really respect Reddish, that dude is a corner 3 away from having a solid argument to get paid like the others at his position. I hope he still gets run, he has done his job all season

[@gregpollard7158]

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 a 30/31 Year Old 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 & is More Athletic than D’Lo. • We just need a Young Athletic Big Body Center - Kessler however, if They want 2-1sts for Him then, Nik Richards.

[@11lesdoon]

Reaves, Christie, DFS, Bron, AD are your starters

[@Lazy_One1]

This show still the best thanks kam bros.

[@FeedomFreak]

Max can guard 1-2s, DFS 3 and 4s... can't wait to see him as a LAL. Hoping for a Vando update soon. Jax might be coming back too tomorrow.

[@terryalan4590]

If you have smith and Vando at forward , isn’t rui expendable if you can use him to get a center and or a sixth man scorer ?

[@alk7478]

I'd get rid of vando before I got rid of rui. Clearly can't rely on him to be healthy.

[@terryalan4590]

@ I agree . But if you get smith in that starting lineup, the team will be so much better. You can’t though with rui starting . And rui sucks coming off the bench. So there’s a dilemma

[@alk7478]

@@terryalan4590 I don't think rui sucks coming off the bench. Hell have more opportunities to score against lesser bench players from the other team.

[@terryalan4590]

@ he plays much better when he has LeBron, ad and reeves out there and they create wide open high percentage shots for him . He doesn’t have people on that bench that do that for him . But it’s a mute point , jj isn’t gonna bench him anytime soon unless he goes on a very cold streak , as long as he’s hot offensively he’s gonna keep his starting spot . Smith will get his minutes backing up both rui and lebron , and smith will be on the floor in crunch time late 4th .

[@pleasedonttemptme5963]

Yes. But we’d probably want to ditch Vando cause he’s too hurt

[@travisanddottieallred6315]

Forget Kessler We ain't getting him Instead try for Sharpe OR N Richards Then get Brown We meet our needs and hold onto one of our picks The NET gain is far more

[@albertscott5128]

Go lakers, don't stop now.

[@warrenbailey1473]

The Lakers' trade for Milton and Finney-Smith raises concerns, as it contradicts previous criticism of Coach Ham's lineup changes and sends away playmaker D'Angelo Russell, potentially disrupting the team's offense with Austin Reaves' scoring-focused role. LeBron ultimately at age 40 still will be ball 🏀 dominant. AD still the only real center smh

[@aaronhampton3141]

I don’t like this trade because Making shots with no pressure vs making shots with a lakers Uniform is totally different. Dfs is about to be fried if he doesn’t come in here and live up to his hype. He’s never really played with this level of a microscope before and we shall see if pressure burst pipes.

[@williamjackson2527]

Brian can you let Andy complete his point?

[@PaulsPath777]

Yea it's really annoying and more persistent lately

[@akemewillie6612]

Thought I was the only one that noticed was kind of annoyed by that

[@andiemali4841]

He was making up for missing that emergency pod on Sunday 😂😂😂 gotta get his steps in

[@timraschke2915]

The problem with this switching defenses is that it turned into 5 on 4 offensive fast breaks for our opponent since LeBron doesn't block out or hustles back on defense. Austin, Christie, LeBron, Dodo, and AD will work out better defensively and would place Rui to lead the second unit offensively that has shown, in the past, that can tear up things coming off the bench and remove some of the pressure placed upon Dalton to score.

[@ShawnHendrickson-b2r]

This trade just lit a fire under Rui’s feet. Look for him to increase his energy level on the defensive side of the court.

[@ericsellers1143]

And good luck to DLo I didn’t hate him we just needed different skill sets for this team.

[@akemewillie6612]

BRAIN let ANDY speak you keep cutting him off before he even finish making his point.

[@wmcuccia1356]

Encouraging deal for the Lakers.

[@shawncross5019]

More guards and forwards when you need a CENTER and a POWER FORWARD. 💯

[@Jeilatin143]

If i were to predict their rotation after the trade, it might be like: (imo) AR, MAX, RUI, BRON, AD GABE/SHAKE, KNECHT, REDDISH, DFS, HAYES/KOLOKO OUT: WOOD, VANDO

[@inspiredbyjayweightlossjou9843]

You forgot dalton

[@Jeilatin143]

@inspiredbyjayweightlossjou9843 oh right! I was confused at first who was I forgetting. Thanks!

[@Sonny317]

​@@Jeilatin143he forgot Knecht is the same person as dalton hehehe

[@Jeilatin143]

@@Sonny317 he was actually right the first time, I forgot to put Dalton, that's why there's "(edited)" in my comment.😅

[@inspiredbyjayweightlossjou9843]

@@Jeilatin143 I know it’s not gonna happen but I would like to see dfs in the starting line up

[@victoriamaguire9847]

DLow was best contact for new rules hope it works

[@randyshopher7146]

2nd round picks mean nothing to them. Just look at what they did with their last one.

[@jolli4116]

Better than good cuz lakers got a replacement for that spot vacated by the injured Vando plus getting shake milton to fill up that DLO spot. Needs only a big and would already be complete.

[@dennisknowles9293]

He will come to the Lakers and FORGET HOW TO SHOOT 😢😢😢

[@tysonspalding465]

I just hope we land 🦊 that a baller get reaves out here

[@andiemali4841]

Brian: "Curious what you think, Andy." *pause* Andy: "For sure. And that's- that's..." Brian: "And I don't disagree with you." Andy:"Right. So- so..." Brian: "But that's the thing." *another 2 minutes of Andy nodding while waiting for a window*

[@ninopap7677]

I think DiLo will do well at Brooklyn as he did in his previous spell there. It's just a better fit

[@rafaelbarrios686]

Yes because he will actually be a true point guard which Bron would take away since he wanted to run offense most of the time

[@robertwilliams-np6wb]

Good job Rob. Happy Birthday Lebron. Vincent had already replaced Russell. This was a steal. DFS will come off the bench for Lebron at the 6 Min mark.

[@thebounceph]

Yo BK atleast let Andy finish his thought. Man you are rude.

[@flowstyle21]

Malik Monk, Bruce brown, Nick Richard’s 2 out of 3 needs to be a laker

[@bfns2353]

Naw we need another PG. I like your Nick Richards choice for C but lakers should get Malcom Brogdon to replace Dlo at the pg spot.

[@K55RAGS]

D’Angelo was an ok 6th man. The Lakers need to right a wrong and get Malik Monk back as their next ball handler and 6th man microwave scorer.

[@dwaynebeamon5105]

Yeah I liked delo as a 6th man he definitely helped the bench his only problem for me was them stints when he really looked disengaged from the game

[@MrExBearPoker]

It was what I said before this trade they need to fix the bench you already have superstars. Your bench is supposed to be able to give the starters a rest by maintaining the score. You have 5 superstars, but if physically they can't rest. You'd start to see cracks I bet. Could they get an upgrade in the 5? Yes, but why. Let's see what chemistry developes.

[@pleasedonttemptme5963]

The Lakers (Pelinka) finally made the correct move. Finney-Smith is legit as a 3&D wing (Was begging they get one first). Shake, he’s really explosive at times at combo guard. The Lakers just need to round out things with a big & they are good to go. Proud of them

[@ericsellers1143]

Another tall athletic defender that can shoot, we don’t need another big play Hayes and koloko and wood if he comes back.

[@Ajaxajax369]

Lakers are looking good with the players they have now..why bring nets trash

[@DJJE928]

DFS SHOULD be the Rui replacement for multiple reasons: - Rui is not a natural 3 - Bron’s best position is at the 4 - if everybody’s healthy(wood/vando) his skillset becomes not only a redundancy but, even slotted at his correct position(4), I think Wood’s post offense/backline defense and Vando’s defense overall would be more valuable

[@_803T]

I think dfs will come off the bench, and on days lebron or ad rest he'll start. Milton and reddish off the bench is going to help keep the defensive energy.

[@tinkerbelllittlesister8950]

Go lakers

[@christianguliman8385]

milton will get his mins when they will trade gabe lakers is not done dfs trade is just a breather for them cause 3 and d is hard to get most team ask to much

[@martin-hall-northern-soul]

Once Pelinka learned DFS has a player option for his final year, the move was signed, sealed and delivered.

[@bfns2353]

Malcom Brogdon and either Nick Richards or Jonas Val are the next guys to trade for.

[@rednut981]

I feel like the Lakers bench just took a big punch, their second unit will be very weak again.

[@Voltair101]

Watch Rui will be next now they have DFS.

[@gregpollard7158]

DFS will eventually be in The Starting Lineup bcuz Rui is a True PF and I believe Rui is Tired of chasing these Fast SF around the Court on Defense. Starting Lineup: AR/Max/DFS/LBJ/AD 2nd Group: GV/WSK/Cam/Rui/Jax Utility Player: Shake Injuries: Vando will Replace Cam when Healthy and Wood will be Traded.

[@gregpollard7158]

• Potential Next Trade - FINO/Wood/1-Unprot 1st/Remove Prot on 2027 1st ▶️ Kessler • Plan B - FINO/Wood/1-2nd ▶️ Nik Richards

[@Oberonz1]

JJ played with both, he knows them. As for DFS he plays a lot like Taurean Prince just better on defense. He is average athletically and is not a creator. He is though a dawg and that matters more than anything. This team needs more dawgs no matter where they play. Rui can play Small ball 5 and is a real 4. I don’t want to get smaller, Max needs to keep playing well it’s his spot that is up for grabs imo if DFS takes off come real competition in future

[@rob3h]

Will you trade AR to acquire Fox?

[@kevinjohnson2055]

I wouldn’t I see AR getting better probably an allstar soon

[@Murali_bala13]

Not possible math wise

[@d.bonner20]

Today is a great day in Lakers Land! This move was great, but we still need another one done. I'm glad we finally got rid of DLO. He's been disinterested for a while now and you can never depend on him when you really need him.

[@Mason_Reed7]

Gabe Vando and a first for Vuc and torren Craig

[@f.pendleton1922]

Scenario #1: Gabe, CWood for Valanciunas and sign Fultz or DSmithJr Reaves // Fultz or DSmithJr MChristie // Knecht LeBron // Vando Rui // DFS AD // Valanciunas Scenario #2: JHS, Hayes for Nick Richards Reaves // GVincent MChristie // Knecht LeBron // Vando Rui // DFS AD // NRichards

[@mrc302]

Fultz or Dennis Smith?😂😅🤦‍♂️

[@christianguliman8385]

i think dfs is more fit in starting unit especially when dlo is gone lakers need the offense of rui in the 2nd unit also rui is much better being a 6th man you look back in the memphis series all the way to gsw series his been playing well being in the 2nd unit i think rui will be fine as 6th man cause they needed his offense atleast lakers can rest well lebron

[@victoriamaguire9847]

DLow hard foul murry in Denver duhhhhh 😂😂😂😂 just didn't work on his craft enough

[@tarusnash9632]

Over the last few years whenever the Lakers make a trade everybody (sports media & Lakers fans) get delusional about how great the trade is until they get bounced out of the playoffs again 😂. This trade doesn’t make them a championship caliber team. Three games of this current stretch came against the struggling Kings, so let’s sit back and watch!!!

[@johnpalmercreates]

Everybody knows that. More trades are coming 🤡

[@MrExBearPoker]

I couldn't help but bust up laughing at you two faking like you like D'Angelo Russel smdh 😂😂

[@MrExBearPoker]

What Lakers just did is beefed up the bench. Come on yall basketball heads lol talking about starting smh

[@dennisknowles9293]

I keep telling you guys forget Vando VANDO IS DEAD😢😢😢😢

[@dddpheth3055]

James still with the lakers. Gonna be the same

[@dewrellpeeler6526]

Just another player for the fans to blame

[@michaeljohnson2000]

Bad move

[@thinguyen8190]

control Lebron’s minutes so he is fresh for play off

[@Mason_Reed7]

Gabe Vando and a first for Vuc and Torren Craig

[@anthonypurifoy-vm2lu]

Job please fired the GM. He’s an idiot just please fire him fire the GM fire. The GM will never do anything to fire the GM.

[@monsterjs2608]

What's the possibility of Dlo getting bought out and resigns back with us if this is even possible?

[@king_has_no_clothskul8635]

WB worst trade as lakes did not even make playoffs. they were pathetic that year.

[@martindominguez1518]

Trade Rui!! He will choke. Go get cam!! He’s better in every way and more consistent by a big margin.

[@victoriamaguire9847]

AR gave DLow the last game ball 🏀 he knew he was going 😢sad hillbilly boggey team and DLow love Kobe 😢he just didn't practice like Kobe . And He was the only one who hard foul murry in Denver duhhhhh

[@icecoldac3]

Let’s talk about it….. Is Austin Reaves the best Lakers can get out of the front court, or do we go for Fox 🦊 or Sexton to get better? 💡💜💛

[@HERKIMER_]

LOVE SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL....STEAL OF THE TRADE

[@travisanddottieallred6315]

Omg Bet you love Rui and Cam too

[@HERKIMER_]

love rui since gonzaga and still love lonzo....wait and see milk shake gonna turn heads esp playoff money time....and i do love cam the quarterback so you are spot on...

[@QuirinoValentini]

Guys, of course Max Christie will be taken out of the lineup. Christie is a scrub. Finney-Smith is a legitimate starting player who makes 15 millions a year.

[@MrExBearPoker]

I don't have a clue to what the heck you 2 are talking about smh Look it's simple. They beefed up the bench and added what I've been saying all since the Jordan years, Size and length. I learned it from the greatest coach ever, Phil Jackson. It's his #1 request to the franchise he coaches. They don't need a superstar. That's why your paying LeBron and AD. What you are missing is the fillers. The help. Jordan is the best example I can use. Most of his +40, +50, and +60 games were when he was losing. Pre-Scottie Pippen. It takes a team. As good as Jordan was he has some of the best 3 point shooters surrounding him in the league during that time. You need a team also.

[@peskypesky]

Delusional Lakers fans thinking this was a good trade for them. 😂😂😂

[@josdomam]

Delusional Lakers haters thinking this was a bad move for them. 😂 Getting a much stronger defender than DLO, who is shooting a higher percentage. 😂

[@tarusnash9632]

Exactly

[@tarusnash9632]

I don’t think the trade makes them championship contenders. Not this one move.

[@Sonny317]

​@@tarusnash9632It is when you have 3 n d players. now lakers is going for another Allstar. just watch

[@mpcs888]

Actually, I think this is just a piece of more trades/pick-ups to occur. This trade makes sense if they can get a shooting pg/g and/or a bonafide big man. I think there will be more changes in the Lakers roster.

[@king_has_no_clothskul8635]

DLO SUCKED AGAINST DENVER. THE FINALS WILL BE BETWEEN 3 TEAMS: LAKERS, DALLAS,DENVER. LAKERS NEED TO BEAT DENVER TO GET TO FINALS OR AVOID THAT MATCH UP. THEY CAN BEAT ANYBODY. SMITH CAN CHECK PLAYERS LIKE GORDON ETC. RUSSEL WAS A FLOP AGAINST DENVER AND VERY VERY POOR DEFENDER AND VERY INCONSISTENT SCORER. NOW WITH AUSTIN ARRIVING AND NECHT SUPPORTING THEY COULD FINALLY GET RID OF RUSSEL.

[@andrewbecker7548]

Mark my words lakers don’t want to add those 2 first round draft picks in any trade unless it’s a player they can keep for at least 10 years. If Lakers deal those picks they will live to regret trading the picks.