“Jeanie is a cheap owner”, “Rob Pelinka is a f****n idiot”, “Why the hell would we want Westbrick?” - Fans react strongly as trade talks between the LA Lakers and Pacers die down
The LA Lakers are yet to complete a high-profile move this summer, and fans have let their frustrations be known. Expectations have not been met and fans have begun to question whether the Lakers can contend for the 2023 NBA title.
Since the start of free agency, fans have nursed the idea of Kyrie Irving joining the team. However, the Lakers front office is yet to agree terms with the Brooklyn Nets.
More recently, the Lakers were rumored to be involved in a trade for Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers. But the Athletic's staff writer Bob Kravitz revealed that the Lakers' negotiations with the Pacers have hit a brick wall.
"Per source, the Lakers-Pacers trade involving Russell Westbrook, Myles Turner, Buddy Hield and other assets is currently dead. That's not to say the Lakers can't come back and add a second first-round pick to the current package of picks, but for now, things are at a standstill."
Per source, the Lakers-Pacers trade involving Russell Westbrook, Myles Turner, Buddy Hield and other assets is currently dead. That's not to say the Lakers can't come back and add a second first-round pick to the current package of picks, but for now, things are at a standstill.
The prospect of adding a lethal three-point shooter was appealing to Lakers fans, who flocked to social media to express their displeasure at the front office.
Jeanie Buss https://t.co/cl9zoBxvmS
@bkravitz Jeanie is a cheap owner
@bkravitz ROB PELINKA IS A FAKIN IDIOT
@bkravitz Lebron just gonna waste another yr because the office joking
@bkravitz Lakers said no? Could maybe still swing Buddy and or Turner for Kyrie if the Nets want off him bad enough
@bkravitz Good. Why the hell would we want westbrick?
@smmidget_ @bkravitz Alright well that sucks as a laker fan then
🏾pacers wanna play hardball w/ us but gave a contender in their own conference malcolm brogdon for aaron nesmith and scraps 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 twitter.com/bkravitz/statu…
Some fans the Lakers rate Westbrook too highly.
@bkravitz @johnhollinger The fact that LA won't include both 1st round picks is laughable. The same way The Heat think Herro & a couple of their picks are going to bring a superstar... also good for a laugh
Major markets really struggle w/ reality when things get handed to them on a platter for years
@bkravitz @latigoyugoslavo jeez that fucken 2nd 1st rd pick is just too much
@bkravitz Why would the Pacers trade for Russ and then cut him. Those first round picks don't help at all🤷
@bkravitz The Lakers really overvalue Russ and his contract. Sheesh
@bkravitz Respectfully u shouldn’t have to move russ with 2 frp, that’s pretty damn disrespectful
The LA Lakers are heavily reliant on Anthony Davis
The Lakers do not exactly have the cap space to bring in a superstar. But it appears that even when presented with an opportunity to make a smart move, they are unwilling to pull the trigger.
It has been reported that the Lakers are holding on to their draft picks because LeBron James will not be around in the future. They do not want to trade away their future assets to win now.
One of the reasons the LA Lakers might be unwilling to go all out this offseason is because they are heavily dependent on Anthony Davis. The front office strongly believes they can contend for the title with a healthy Davis.
AD looking DANGEROUS 👀
@AntDavis23 (via @LethalShooter__) https://t.co/8w6m1jp1nf
Although Davis is an exceptional talent, his fitness is a big question mark. New head coach Darvin Ham believes Davis is one of the top five players in the league and hopes the big man will stay fit for most of the 2022-23 season.