Came off the buss with billions, now we back in the building: Your GOAT franchise Boss Angeles Lakers 2025 offseason Thread

[McPiff]

Damn shame we didn't have an extra roster spot to stash one of them, you know like if we didn't have a Nepo Baby on the squad. Last roster spot doesn't matter though

I know you aint gonna like it but at this point nepo baby >>>>>>> the corpse of alex len

 

[threattonature]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6328127/2025/05/02/lakers-lebron-luka-doncic-jj-redikk-future/

If James returns to the Lakers, though, league sources say he’s not expected to consider the kind of pay cut that was in play around this time a year ago. Last summer, James took a discount of approximately $2.7 million to help the Lakers stay under the second apron and maintain roster flexibility.

 

[THE 101]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6328127/2025/05/02/lakers-lebron-luka-doncic-jj-redikk-future/

If James returns to the Lakers, though, league sources say he’s not expected to consider the kind of pay cut that was in play around this time a year ago. Last summer, James took a discount of approximately $2.7 million to help the Lakers stay under the second apron and maintain roster flexibility.

hoedawg WRONG again

 

[Trojan 24]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6328127/2025/05/02/lakers-lebron-luka-doncic-jj-redikk-future/

If James returns to the Lakers, though, league sources say he’s not expected to consider the kind of pay cut that was in play around this time a year ago. Last summer, James took a discount of approximately $2.7 million to help the Lakers stay under the second apron and maintain roster flexibility.

Nobody worth they salt is taking the Lakers money anyways, they found that out last year. Rob can't force people here, they gotta be willing to come to this dumpster fire at a discount

 

[Joe Sixpack]

Fukkery is afoot

I really thought this JJ shyt was NBACentel

 

[NotAHotep]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6328127/2025/05/02/lakers-lebron-luka-doncic-jj-redikk-future/

If James returns to the Lakers, though, league sources say he’s not expected to consider the kind of pay cut that was in play around this time a year ago. Last summer, James took a discount of approximately $2.7 million to help the Lakers stay under the second apron and maintain roster flexibility.

Don’t blame him. Rob & Co better get to work.

 

[MicIsGod]

Maybe yall will appreciate this one
How advanced analytics can fail teams. Hayes had bad on/off numbers but provided something they needed clearly if you use eyes and not numbers. JJ’s arrogance has to be dialed down. Good coach though.

 

[10bandz]

You sound crazy as shyt. Why do you keep throwing up Kobe in basketball terms in 2025? What did the Lakers do post 2010 until he retired?

Who fukking cares when 5 titles precedes that? We weren’t “contenders” with “hype” losing in the first round

I sound crazy but we won 45 games with Smush and Kwame in 06 yet with Bron + multiple hall of famers were barely 3 or 4 games better in the win column most of these seasons.

Why do I keep bringing up Kobe lol cuz it’s a lakers thread u fukking clown. I know you just luvvvvv watching Bron clown around with opponents while losing in the playoffs huh? Oh boy why aren’t forgetting about Kobe and embracing a front running culture.

Foh.

 

[10bandz]

So he's hated....Let me get this straight, because he chose to go into free agency? Didn't demand a trade, pout, none of that. If pat Riley did the roster would it still be a black mark? or is it because a player decided to take control of his whole career. Now exaggerating at a pep rally for Heat fans is also hate worthy? Look if that makes him hate worthy in your eyes, I guess. I just find it strange.

All Bron does is pout and play dumbass media ganes Naive sounding ass nikka probably don’t even follow basketball.

 

[daboywonder2002]

What are the chances Luka doesn't sign an extension and hits free agency in 2026? I don't know if Luka is enamored with LA the way Lebron is.

 

[NO-BadAzz]

Ham did a better job than JJ

Too much one on one and Rue seemed to be featured more with Ham than he was with JJ.

At some point, you have to develop your Bigs. Jaxson Hayes did more bytching this year than anything.

Nothing is helping this team, at this point I am waiting someone to say we should have kept little Dlow.

 

[HoldThisL]

What are the chances Luka doesn't sign an extension and hits free agency in 2026? I don't know if Luka is enamored with LA the way Lebron is.

Depends on how next season goes and if he prefers to play with Jokic.

 

[the artist known az]

Who fukking cares when 5 titles precedes that? We weren’t “contenders” with “hype” losing in the first round

I sound crazy but we won 45 games with Smush and Kwame in 06 yet with Bron + multiple hall of famers were barely 3 or 4 games better in the win column most of these seasons.

Why do I keep bringing up Kobe lol cuz it’s a lakers thread u fukking clown. I know you just luvvvvv watching Bron clown around with opponents while losing in the playoffs huh? Oh boy why aren’t forgetting about Kobe and embracing a front running culture.

Foh.

It's the Lakers thread not the Los Angeles Kobes. So that means in his 20 years with the team he won 5. Were you bytching and complaining like you are now the other 15 years. Don't veil your Kobe standom as being a laker fan. You act like Kobe wasn't smiling and giggling with opposing players in his final years. You're a damn liar if you say otherwise

 

[Torrential]

Good shyt he's a net negative . Build around Luka invest all of it into the future . There's no reason we cannot return to the WCF with a roster similar to what Dallas had to get to the finals.

 

[Rekkapryde]

So much for that Paycut @jaydawg08

his old ass need to take a paycut or he ain't serous about another chip!!!