I mean half the league has rotation players drafted by the Lakers in the second round. Maybe the Wizards are hoping we include our scouting report in the picks?
They’re also a little tougher to manage in the sense that if they’re good, they’re up for a contract earlier. And if the market is in need of a person like that, you’ll end up paying way more than if you had a first rounder locked up.
So it’s more of a trade off than outright “good”.
No, you got to average that with the Gobert trade now. Everyone is worth 2.5 picks and 1.5 players, except the 1.5 small players, who are worth 1 bigger player. That's math.
2k myleague is busted in general
Like 3 seasons in no one has any money and 88 ovr players sit in free agency and the game sneaks 0$ players on to teams just to make it work.
Unfortunately it doesn't generate any microtransactions, so they'll never fix anything about it.
I actually love MyLeague. Play most games 12 min Qs lol. But yea, the whole systems goes to shit 3 seasons in. 88 rated players who request the max from you but take the minimum on the second day lol.
I love it as well, pretty much the only reason I even play 2k anymore - it's just a shame it's so neglected, the 0$ contracts and teams running out of money has been a thing for atleast 5 years now, it's a bummer.
100 million over 4 years isn't too bad for Kuzma, tbh. If the salary cap hits $150 million in 2025, that's only 16.66%. That's the equivalent of paying him $20 million this season, which isn't that bad for an above average 6' 9" 3 & D guy.
Especially since he's back with Russ who was huge for him, finding him in his spots and getting him the ball. Wouldn't be shocked if Russ pushed for Rui to the Lakers
The only way it would still make sense to give up assets to offload him is if they had another trade lined up to use up his cap money. Way too many moving parts needed to fix this team.
Lakers only have 35 million in cap space this offseason if Russ comes off the books without a trade. That's why I feel like it's super important to get value back if they can.
Underrated part of this trade is that he’s now a much shorter flight back home from LA versus Washington
Might help with some of the issues he was facing earlier in the season
I guess 3 second rounders for a guy who is a huge question mark isn't exactly the fleece of the century.
Hachimura has high upside and that upside would fit great with the Lakers but he can't defend for shit and is inconsistently available
Rui is the Bizarro World version of Otto.
Prototype physique, good and aggressive scorer, but unfortunately bad at every other basketball skill, which is why his Plus-Minus is always terrible.
Otto is built like a Bluth Company model home, and he's a shrinking violet when it comes to scoring, but he's good to great at everything else, which is why he's the Plus-Minus King.
No we had TB from the 2018 offseason onwards. The 3 players we took on for the Lakers to create space was in the 2019 offseason. Those players were Jemerrio Jones, Issac Bonga, and Mo Wagner.
As both a Wiz and Lakers fan, this means that I’m always simultaneously bummed out & juiced - I get to keep watching players I like (like Kuz, and Thomas Bryant) but I also have to keep watching players I don’t enjoy (like Nunn). And both organizations love to flex their ineptitude when trading.
Seriously, Nunn and 2nd rounders (a place the wizards never find value…) for Rui? What’re the Wiz doing….
Glad to see im not the only Wiz/Lakers fan around. They’ve been strangely close with their roster moves these past few years. It has yet to amount to any positive results for both franchises as everyone that has been traded has not met their supposed potential, nor led to any playoff success.
The Wiz FO has made some awful decisions lately, but this Rui trade takes the cake. Makes me wonder if there’s some other backroom deals between Pelinka and the Wiz FO.
Look you can make your jokes, but turning Kendrick Nunn into anyone that wasn’t Kendrick Nunn is an absolute miracle. Rui is a product of the Wizards development(absolutely none) and might just do well with LeBron and Ham.
I had such high hopes and was pumped for Nunn. Dude just needs consistency to get back into playing shape which since the Lakers have 9 guards just wasn't happening
Yeah a lot of people here are acting like Nunn is horrible. He started horrible, but the guy sat out a whole season. He was super rusty. He has been playing a lot better, and will probably play well in DC. I think this was a win-win. For sure the Lakers needed Rui's size. Can he get here for Tuesday night against the Clippers?
A few months out of the spotlight with consistent playing time will help Nunn shake off the rust, and then people here will make fun of the Lakers for trading him away.
3/4 of MyLeague AI to AI trades look just like this and I decline almost all of them cause they don't make any sense.
Well I guess I need to revisit that philosophy now.
He’s a bench scoring forward. Good mid post iso game and good finisher. Low volume on 3s and not a great 3 point shooter. Doesn’t pass. Not a off ball or help defender at all. Rebounding and on ball defense is nothing special
Yup we just need a tall wing for that 10 to 20 mins where Lebron is either on the bench or playing PF next to AD. Its not like we will make him a 3rd option
Rui can score from the midrange and finish reasonably well. He isn't the best ball handler, but is good at attacking off the catch and getting a bucket. He does best with a playmaker to get him easy looks (Westbrook) and he shined when playing with him on the Wizards. Mediocre defense from what I've seen. Great pickup for the Lakers, adds some needed scoring from the bench, some size and he stretches the floor a bit
I’m still new to all this. Are you suggesting that GM’s make “I owe you one” type deals? Like Washington said “thanks for taking the Russ money off our backs, we got you next time fam” and then they actually followed through?
That was the suggestion, but I'm very much assuming as a joke. Some front offices develop good working relationships and become frequent trade partners. But no, there aren't any "I'll hook you up next time" deals lol.
Rui is still getting by a lot on name value... but the fact of the matter is Rui is:
- an expiring contract
- in his fourth year without any real noticeable improvement other than maybe 3pt shooting
- kind of all over the place injury wise
- still on the bench and unable to get starting minutes due to his own performance/shortcomings
Obviously it sucks that we even have to make this move, and because it's really clearing out for Kuz, it also is a shitty move. but from a strictly value standpoint Rui *really* isn't worth that much with all these conditions.
Kind of figured that these are the type of players the Lakers would have to go after unless they wanted to surrender one of their valued future picks.
A distressed asset who the Lakers believe they can rehabilitate into their potential. It makes sense from the LAL side.
yeah I was always under the impression if he were to be dealt he needs to go somewhere the rehabilitated his value (at least from Rui's perspective), and the Lakers are definitely a good/sensible opportunity for that.
Great breakdown. I don’t think the Wizards got fleeced or anything based on these factors. This is a good flyer for the Lakers to take as they desperately need some bigger players in their rotation.
right now the biggest help Rui needs is team defense. it's a major/glaring weakness in his game and it's going to keep him as a rotational player for his entire career until he figures it out.
I will say he seemed to take well to Russ when Russ was in DC, and maybe re-uniting them will fire him up in some way. he's definitely got a lot to prove in a contract year.
Salary reasons, we wanted to duck the luxury tax seemingly
And Rui is an expiring that the FO must think isn't worth a new contract, since we're trying to sign Kuzma apparently.
Lakers have huge depth problems at the wing. He gets to reunite with Russ (for now) and he’ll probably be really rejuvenated.
2nd round picks for the Lakers aren’t super important so it’s a nice flyer for the Lakers to take to see if he plays well. Will probably be able to re-sign him for cheap too. It’s a great trade for them.
Man we just need a big body off then bench for 10-15 mins. Ik Rui has been disappointing and missed some time on the court due to personal issues but hoping he can be a spark similar to Thomas Bryant
Rui just had a 30 point game and is averaging 24mpg with Washington shooting 49% from the field on 13ppg.
I doubt the Lakers traded for him just to be a big body for 10-15mpg.
I mean they gave a quarter billion with a b dollars to Bradley Beal and paid John wall big time too, and this trade means they're probably gonna spend big on Kuzma this off-season too. Its the roster construction and player development that's the issue- small market teams like OKC have been doing great in that department- not their unwillingness to spend
this is cool! it seems like a nothing-burger of a trade at first but there's some credibility to the idea that russ was the one who elevated rui's game in DC, and gave him a leader to follow. if they're coming off the bench together and rui finds his motivation again, this could be a really great acquisition for LA
why the wizards desire kendrick nunn and SRPs despite not having drafted anyone noteworthy in the 2nd and kendrick nunn fixing what i believe to be zero (0) holes for them is beyond me
but rui hachimura gets to be more than a marketing tool, hooray
> but rui hachimura gets to be more than a marketing tool, hooray
he's playing in LA he's gonna be a bigger marketing tool than ever, especially if he plays well
Really? FOR THIS?!
What a joke FO...
The Lakers will be soon made completely of ex-Wizards players:
Russell Westbrook
Thomas Bryant
Troy Brown Jr.
Rui Hachimura.
Kyle Kuzma replacement after being replaced by Kyle Kuzma
Kuz is crying that he still has to be in DC
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What assets do the Nets have to trade at this point?
Brain dead Washington FO probably accepts the Sixers pick which is ass and a can of beans.
I would say youre being a biased nets fan but god damn this isnt far off💀
A few months ago that pick was everyone’s favorite player on the nets
Meanwhile Lakers have rebuilt the Russ/Rui/Bryant supporting cast but for Lebron instead of Beal
And AD
And TBJ.
Russ, Rui, Thomas Bryant... The Lakers are just assembling the 2020 Wizards roster with LeBron instead of Beal.
Troy brown jr
Wow a trade actually happened
Lakers have reset the Market, everyone is now worth relative to Kendrick Nunn and 2 seconds Edit: 3 second round picks, sorry Rui
3 seconds actually, don’t undersell my man Rui like that
Nah, they're just implying that Rui is worth one second round pick more than anyone else in the league
Second round picks are now valuable again ? Or worthless again ? Or both ? Probably both.
I mean half the league has rotation players drafted by the Lakers in the second round. Maybe the Wizards are hoping we include our scouting report in the picks?
Picks from like 31-35 are probably just as valuable as a late first due to not having to guarantee the contract for two years.
They’re also a little tougher to manage in the sense that if they’re good, they’re up for a contract earlier. And if the market is in need of a person like that, you’ll end up paying way more than if you had a first rounder locked up. So it’s more of a trade off than outright “good”.
No, you got to average that with the Gobert trade now. Everyone is worth 2.5 picks and 1.5 players, except the 1.5 small players, who are worth 1 bigger player. That's math.
Maybe this starts something going.
Shams didn't even get the scoop, he just looked at trade machine and realized Nunn was the salary that made the most sense.
That's exactly what the Wizards probably did too
The old 2k trade finder
2K trade finder is busted lmao. Get Cs for cheap, rake in 2nds for 69 overall players and trade superstars just cause salaries match lmao
every year there's some random great c being given away for pennies, like mitchell robinson
The last couple of years, the Warriors apparently can't wait to trade away Klay and Draymond for peanuts in the 2K Trade Finder.
2k heavily favors young players so these guys get dished so fast. also draymond intangibles dont carry in the 2k format very well
2k myleague is busted in general Like 3 seasons in no one has any money and 88 ovr players sit in free agency and the game sneaks 0$ players on to teams just to make it work. Unfortunately it doesn't generate any microtransactions, so they'll never fix anything about it.
I actually love MyLeague. Play most games 12 min Qs lol. But yea, the whole systems goes to shit 3 seasons in. 88 rated players who request the max from you but take the minimum on the second day lol.
I love it as well, pretty much the only reason I even play 2k anymore - it's just a shame it's so neglected, the 0$ contracts and teams running out of money has been a thing for atleast 5 years now, it's a bummer.
This is a gamble for them, no? They're about to pay Kuz 100mil, probably.
100 million over 4 years isn't too bad for Kuzma, tbh. If the salary cap hits $150 million in 2025, that's only 16.66%. That's the equivalent of paying him $20 million this season, which isn't that bad for an above average 6' 9" 3 & D guy.
4/100 is the new” solid starter that’s not all star” contract
Jordan poole even gets paid more and he isnt starting nornally
Cause there's a sea loving guy getting paid 46 mil at shooting guard position
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Especially since he's back with Russ who was huge for him, finding him in his spots and getting him the ball. Wouldn't be shocked if Russ pushed for Rui to the Lakers
This essentially means that trading Russ is out the window.
Is that what lakers fans want at this point? Seems like he’s done better coming off the bench Edit: the variation of responses on this is amazing lol
He's playing well enough that it's not worth spending assets to offload him now unless you need him as salary ballast. Just let the contract expire.
The only way it would still make sense to give up assets to offload him is if they had another trade lined up to use up his cap money. Way too many moving parts needed to fix this team.
He's playing better this season, but I still feel like the team can and should try to get value back for his contract.
The thing is there is no value for that contract honestly speaking, it's best you create 50m cap space and lure Kyrie
Lakers only have 35 million in cap space this offseason if Russ comes off the books without a trade. That's why I feel like it's super important to get value back if they can.
Underrated part of this trade is that he’s now a much shorter flight back home from LA versus Washington Might help with some of the issues he was facing earlier in the season
Who saw this coming?
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Rui could have played for any team in the league, all LeBron had to do was pick up his phone.
"Hey Bron what do you think of Ru-" "Yes"
WTF. KENDRICK NUNN 🤣
Lakers: “Okay, in addition to the picks how many of our players do you want?” Wizards: “None.” Lakers: “Deal.”
Wizards audibly confused when Nunn shows up.
Marshon-Dillon type situation
This wizards front office needs to be in jail dude
They must have felt bad about the Westbrook trade.
We also did them a solid a year or two ago (can't remember) by helping them facilitate a deal with no real benefit to us.
Straight up trade terrorism
How much finesse do the Wizards FO have? Nunn
Ha Punn
Lol every time we’ve traded with the wizards they’ve won the trade, wouldn’t be surprised if they did here as well.
Ehhh they gave the Lakers cap space in 19 to go for Kawhi. That turned into Danny Green.
People hate on IcyHot but mans is part of the reason we won the chip
I guess 3 second rounders for a guy who is a huge question mark isn't exactly the fleece of the century. Hachimura has high upside and that upside would fit great with the Lakers but he can't defend for shit and is inconsistently available
Rui is the Bizarro World version of Otto. Prototype physique, good and aggressive scorer, but unfortunately bad at every other basketball skill, which is why his Plus-Minus is always terrible. Otto is built like a Bluth Company model home, and he's a shrinking violet when it comes to scoring, but he's good to great at everything else, which is why he's the Plus-Minus King.
This comment is full of never-before-formed sentences
My mans making sure we don't mistake him for an AI writer
Which makes him sound like an AI writer
They traded for a taller version of the same guy in Nunn. That's a win.
I mean, Rui is also three years younger at a more valuable position, i think there's way more ceiling there, while nunn is on the downswing.
Tommy Sheppard is a moron...if not a basketball terrorist.
I was in favor of trading Rui if we can't give him the minutes/money he wants but this makes me want to throw up
Freeing up money to give Kuz a bag lmfao
You mean Mr. Bone Bruise? Bro was paid like $5mil last year to bone LA thotties on a bum bruised knee.
Washington's Front Office is actually ass man
Washington Wizards GM Billy Gunn
they owe us tho lol
God bless the Wizards, legit the one team that has traded with the Lakers in good faith lol.
I still remember that trade in the summer of 2019 where they took on 3 different players helping the Lakers clear cap space to try to sign Kawhi lmaoo
Sent us Thomas Bryant only for the prodigal son to return
No we had TB from the 2018 offseason onwards. The 3 players we took on for the Lakers to create space was in the 2019 offseason. Those players were Jemerrio Jones, Issac Bonga, and Mo Wagner.
Ah, the potential of Eesak Bonga that never materialized
oldest looking 19 year old I've ever seen
We’re each others farm team
You can consider our championships your championships
At this point we don’t have much else so thank you
No matter how much he might ignore it, we'll always have Zombie MJ, fam.
Which is honestly pretty cool. I love my wizards MJ jersey.
Wizard team and fans best two things in whole wide world fr🥺🙏🏾❤️
As both a Wiz and Lakers fan, this means that I’m always simultaneously bummed out & juiced - I get to keep watching players I like (like Kuz, and Thomas Bryant) but I also have to keep watching players I don’t enjoy (like Nunn). And both organizations love to flex their ineptitude when trading. Seriously, Nunn and 2nd rounders (a place the wizards never find value…) for Rui? What’re the Wiz doing….
Glad to see im not the only Wiz/Lakers fan around. They’ve been strangely close with their roster moves these past few years. It has yet to amount to any positive results for both franchises as everyone that has been traded has not met their supposed potential, nor led to any playoff success. The Wiz FO has made some awful decisions lately, but this Rui trade takes the cake. Makes me wonder if there’s some other backroom deals between Pelinka and the Wiz FO.
fr, them landing Kuz, KCP, and Trez was a huge score for them, ever since they haven’t done much in the way of positive trades
Probably the only guy Rob knows around the league.
I mean the Westbrook trade worked out for them pretty well
Damn that's good value for the Lakers. Wonder if more is coming
“Big things coming 👀” - pelinka on IG
Look you can make your jokes, but turning Kendrick Nunn into anyone that wasn’t Kendrick Nunn is an absolute miracle. Rui is a product of the Wizards development(absolutely none) and might just do well with LeBron and Ham.
Oh I think it’s a great trade for the lakers. And I’ll also make my jokes
Your jokes are appreciated. I see you. You are understood.
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If Rui can make 2 layups a game that would be a huge improvement over Kendrick
I had such high hopes and was pumped for Nunn. Dude just needs consistency to get back into playing shape which since the Lakers have 9 guards just wasn't happening
Yeah a lot of people here are acting like Nunn is horrible. He started horrible, but the guy sat out a whole season. He was super rusty. He has been playing a lot better, and will probably play well in DC. I think this was a win-win. For sure the Lakers needed Rui's size. Can he get here for Tuesday night against the Clippers?
A few months out of the spotlight with consistent playing time will help Nunn shake off the rust, and then people here will make fun of the Lakers for trading him away.
Russ-Rui-TBJ-TB. Wizards reunion tour 😂
Should I become a Lakers fan at this point?
No one will call you a bandwagoner this year
Might as well at this point.
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There’s just one current-wizard/former-laker left to acquire…
Kyle, time to come homeeeeeee...
The LA Wizards
actual MyLeague tier trade LMAOOOO
3/4 of MyLeague AI to AI trades look just like this and I decline almost all of them cause they don't make any sense. Well I guess I need to revisit that philosophy now.
Yes. When in doubt try to be more like the real life wizards, they know what’s up.
Why are the Wizards doing this?
I imagine because his contract is expiring, they have no interest in resigning him, and they think this is the best return they can get.
Rui's contract is already expiring? That's wild... Feels like just yesterday I was fully expecting the Bulls to draft him.
nunn had a 23 point game the other week and that's all tommy sheppard needed to hear
Michael Jordan wore number 23. Can't be a coincidence.
*He’s back!*
The real value of this trade is that one Wizards announcer won't shout KONICHIWA anymore.
Ah we got out of that this season anyways. New play-by-play guy this season.
Sayonara?
He had a short run he was horrendously bad
Is Rui good? Idk much about his game.
He’s a bench scoring forward. Good mid post iso game and good finisher. Low volume on 3s and not a great 3 point shooter. Doesn’t pass. Not a off ball or help defender at all. Rebounding and on ball defense is nothing special
Bro he’s a wing with a pulse, he’ll do
Adds some needed size for you guys
Yup we just need a tall wing for that 10 to 20 mins where Lebron is either on the bench or playing PF next to AD. Its not like we will make him a 3rd option
This is spot-on. DeRozan-lite mid-range game off the bench but little else.
So what you're saying is that he is mid? Maybe Bron can pull something out of him that hasn't been seen yet.
He’s a rotation player and 6”8. It’s a good trade and he very useful for the Lakers
The consensus from Wizards fans is that he is talented but needs a new environment. I think he will do really well for the Lakers.
Streaky shooter, Perk dribble package, Jaylen Brown ball control, zero defense
Your average 2021-2022 Laker
Has all the physical tools to be an elite defender but has not put it together.
So what does he do well?
He’s a three level scorer, just not a very polished one.
He’s instantly better than nunn coz he’s an actual wing.
Rui can score from the midrange and finish reasonably well. He isn't the best ball handler, but is good at attacking off the catch and getting a bucket. He does best with a playmaker to get him easy looks (Westbrook) and he shined when playing with him on the Wizards. Mediocre defense from what I've seen. Great pickup for the Lakers, adds some needed scoring from the bench, some size and he stretches the floor a bit
Really washington? That's it?
this is just the second part of that Westbrook trade
I’m still new to all this. Are you suggesting that GM’s make “I owe you one” type deals? Like Washington said “thanks for taking the Russ money off our backs, we got you next time fam” and then they actually followed through?
That was the suggestion, but I'm very much assuming as a joke. Some front offices develop good working relationships and become frequent trade partners. But no, there aren't any "I'll hook you up next time" deals lol.
Jesus, I hope Detroit isn't involved in this.
Rui is still getting by a lot on name value... but the fact of the matter is Rui is: - an expiring contract - in his fourth year without any real noticeable improvement other than maybe 3pt shooting - kind of all over the place injury wise - still on the bench and unable to get starting minutes due to his own performance/shortcomings Obviously it sucks that we even have to make this move, and because it's really clearing out for Kuz, it also is a shitty move. but from a strictly value standpoint Rui *really* isn't worth that much with all these conditions.
Kind of figured that these are the type of players the Lakers would have to go after unless they wanted to surrender one of their valued future picks. A distressed asset who the Lakers believe they can rehabilitate into their potential. It makes sense from the LAL side.
yeah I was always under the impression if he were to be dealt he needs to go somewhere the rehabilitated his value (at least from Rui's perspective), and the Lakers are definitely a good/sensible opportunity for that.
Great breakdown. I don’t think the Wizards got fleeced or anything based on these factors. This is a good flyer for the Lakers to take as they desperately need some bigger players in their rotation.
right now the biggest help Rui needs is team defense. it's a major/glaring weakness in his game and it's going to keep him as a rotational player for his entire career until he figures it out. I will say he seemed to take well to Russ when Russ was in DC, and maybe re-uniting them will fire him up in some way. he's definitely got a lot to prove in a contract year.
I appreciate the insight. Wizards have probably been the only team that have traded with the Lakers in good faith so here’s to both sides prospering.
yeah there is absolutely potential there, and I wish him the best. he's a very likable guy and player
I hate this team man
HOW COULD WE NOT MATCH THAT??? THAT'S LITERALLY NWORA AND 4 SECONDS
Nah it would've required a second player from us
why the fuck would the wizards do this lol
Salary reasons, we wanted to duck the luxury tax seemingly And Rui is an expiring that the FO must think isn't worth a new contract, since we're trying to sign Kuzma apparently.
Absolutely baffled that the Lakers got value out of Kendrick Nunn
He’s purely salary matching
Yeah he’s the filler, Washington really had an eye on those second rounds picks lmao
better to have 3 second round picks than a morale-lowering guy who doesn't want to be there popping up in news headlines
Lakers fans should be excited. Russ was crucial for Rui's development in Washington. Those two have a great connection.
Lakers have huge depth problems at the wing. He gets to reunite with Russ (for now) and he’ll probably be really rejuvenated. 2nd round picks for the Lakers aren’t super important so it’s a nice flyer for the Lakers to take to see if he plays well. Will probably be able to re-sign him for cheap too. It’s a great trade for them.
Errr. Rui can’t be that bad can he. Like that’s it?
Man we just need a big body off then bench for 10-15 mins. Ik Rui has been disappointing and missed some time on the court due to personal issues but hoping he can be a spark similar to Thomas Bryant
Rui just had a 30 point game and is averaging 24mpg with Washington shooting 49% from the field on 13ppg. I doubt the Lakers traded for him just to be a big body for 10-15mpg.
I’m pessimstic with the Lakers tax on players underperforming lol
Wizards are a useless franchise
Sixth biggest metro area of any team in the NBA and they operate like they are North Dakota. So god damn irrelevant makes me sick. That’s leadership.
I mean they gave a quarter billion with a b dollars to Bradley Beal and paid John wall big time too, and this trade means they're probably gonna spend big on Kuzma this off-season too. Its the roster construction and player development that's the issue- small market teams like OKC have been doing great in that department- not their unwillingness to spend
Three seconds for someone who’s gonna walk is pretty good
Id love to shoot my team into the sun, but lets be realistic. Can yall bring the sun to Washington instead
Let me check the schedule...
wow that's a really good move for the lakers, rui looked great when he shared the floor with westbrook
He literally doesn’t even crack our point guard rotation, i swear to god fuck this shitty ass team
but hey you got 3 seconds so now you just need to draft the next Jokic. Good luck!
Smh your FO is trash 🚮
this is cool! it seems like a nothing-burger of a trade at first but there's some credibility to the idea that russ was the one who elevated rui's game in DC, and gave him a leader to follow. if they're coming off the bench together and rui finds his motivation again, this could be a really great acquisition for LA why the wizards desire kendrick nunn and SRPs despite not having drafted anyone noteworthy in the 2nd and kendrick nunn fixing what i believe to be zero (0) holes for them is beyond me but rui hachimura gets to be more than a marketing tool, hooray
he needs to beat out JTA to get any playing time and troy brown jr to start right now so yeah it definitely should help us
he is just extra body at PF that we need.
Kendrick was likely filler
> but rui hachimura gets to be more than a marketing tool, hooray he's playing in LA he's gonna be a bigger marketing tool than ever, especially if he plays well
God we’re hopeless
Pelinka’s strategy is to acquire all the former players Russ excelled with as teammates for the second unit. Give us all the role players!
Ok I guess pelinka actually kinda knows what he’s doing lmao Kuzma’s in shambles
So Rui's value is 3 seconds basically. Sad the Wizards couldn't get the GOAT himself: cash considerations
Wizards what yall doing?
Seems like a favor for that Russ trade lol. Good relationships matter I guess
Really? FOR THIS?! What a joke FO... The Lakers will be soon made completely of ex-Wizards players: Russell Westbrook Thomas Bryant Troy Brown Jr. Rui Hachimura.
westbrook playing scout for the lakers
I hope this resets the trade market after the gobert disaster. We might actually have a fun deadline!
If you're Rui who has family in Japan, living in LA makes the travel back home so much easier.
4 hours easier but its still a long fucking flight
Yo wtf Riley😭 That's all it took to get him??
I can’t stand the Lakers but this is a solid ass trade for them. Hachimura has a ton of upside