To be fair, Lakers are not doing amazing because they are using Lebron as a scorer, not a passer. Lebron can score whenever he wants, doesn't mean that he will score 40 points per game, but he is a capable of scorer, that is not really an issue, he can have the ball, pass anytime he wants, and then score if he sees a chance for him to score.

However, he should be given the ball handling duty and he should be considering that as the most important part of this deal in the end. I believe that we are talking about a situation where it is not going to be all that easy, and we need to consider this as the most important part for him. I believe that the best thing to do right now would be making sure that they give Lebron the PG status.

We can not disagree that 3 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Joel Embiid, and Nikola Jokic were great players in this time period but we can not compare all three that they have the same greatness as everyone knows that each and everyone has their own uniqueness, and each players have their style technique and position when playing basketball, for sure they will draw from that experience and for unlike Joel Embiib and Nikola Jokic Shai Gilgious-Alexander is still a growing athlete,


Even though Draymond Green was a core foundation for the Golden State Warriors he could be a potential trade in this upcoming trade window, but think about it do you think there are teams that needed the service of Draymond Green in his 33 years of age for sure Draymond Green was only useful in the Warrior Core and the Warriors is a different beast when Draymond is around, but because of the new young players of the Warriors with Trayce Jackson-Davis and Brandin Podziemski the Warriors had a new line of both offense and defense although Green Defense is essential for sure but if he is acting like that then I think the Warriors need to take a hard decision,


In my opinion, the Los Angeles Lakers are not deep enough, and if something like getting injured, LeBron James and Anthony Davis are currently happening then they don't have a backup for that this is not really something surprising as the Laker's Austin Reaves is not enough D'Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, and Cam Reddish is not consistent enough for the Lakers, I really don't know if they are consistent in training but for sure they are not enough deep for the Lakers,

Well, it's their choice and they have options tbh but for the sake of the team I think it really matters if you'll get along with them for years. Players these days just want to be traded along superstars but ended up as a laughingstock whenever the playoffs come because most of them just gonna choke in the end.

Let's try to go back in history and see this play from Kobe 01-01-2010, what's interesting is that it involved a active coach right now,



Ime Udoka was fouled, go to the free throw  , missed both, LA called a time out and then Kobe says, no OT for a game winner shot.

To be honest, most of the teams there in the NBA are legendary but every season there's a decline for each of theirs. I like what OKC is doing right now, they've got Chet and helped the team improved in the rankings.

And for some individual achievement, Jordan Clarkson got a triple double for the first time and again for the Utah Jazz since 2008 with Carlos Boozer.

While I think that if he's traded, there will be some teams that are interested to take him since he's from a champ team. I guess that's what will be remembered on him and not himself alone.

And from being a core which only GSW sees him like that, he might just go back to being a support player if traded.

If Shaq had been in Udoka's shoes, he would have made those two important free throws. Well, seriously, Udoka wasn't a particularly outstanding player, and his stats, including free throw percentage, were poor throughout his entire NBA career as a player.
As for Kobe, he had a lot of similar exciting moments in his career. It's a shame that the current generation of NBA players doesn't have at least one player who has the same on-court personality that Jordan and Kobe had.

Damn, I really miss Kobe. He may have been a good coach in today's era if he is still with us. I mean, his work ethic is at a high level and he grinds like there's no tomorrow for him.

Here's how the trade went.
https://www.nba.com/news/kristaps-porzingis-trade-celtics-3-team-deal
It ain't that big but I think the Wizards just want to pile up more players so they can afford a star next year by using all these popular players in their roster. If they are planning to trade Kyle Kuzma, they might get more because that player had been way better than his Lakers years. He may be inconsistent but he is young and there's a lot of room for improvement.
I doubt the Wizards are aiming for the "win now" motto, they are just preparing for next year and actually, I see this as a good play. They might want a big player to pair with Jordan Poole and one way to get that is by piling more players and being ready for the trades next year. IMO, the Wizards are a selfish team right now, they need chemistry and I don't think it can be done with players who are used to isolation plays.

One of the most fascinating in the NBA is watching the Lakers and the Warriors contending with a lot more youthful teams to get into the playoffs. Anyhow, given that we do not yet know when Draymond Green will return, the Lakers have a better chance of making the playoffs than the Warriors.

It is uncertain for the Lakers to depend on D'Angelo Russell after Anthony Davis and Lebron James. He is an important piece of the squad but we have seen him in many games and there is no consistency. But Russell can be developed and transform himself into a better teammate.

Yes, the Lakers and Warriors are experienced teams, which have quality players and stars on the team and I have no doubt that they can surprise everyone in the playoffs (as I mentioned previously).

If LeBron James guide the LAL to the playoffs, AD stays healthy, D'Angelo Russell and Reaves help the rest of the team, the Lakers can easily advance in the playoffs or even reach the conference finals again.
On the other hand, unlike the Warriors, who with Draymond Green's bad situation and Thompson's terrible performance, unfortunately Curry will have to work miracles to get the Warriors back on their feet again and become that dynasty they were a few seasons ago (which I think this is difficult to happen)

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Changing the topic of this conversation...
Since the 2021-2022 season, Lonzo Ball has been out because of an injury... recently I read some news about his possible return to the basketball courts, I would like to know if anyone has any further updates on Lonzo Ball's situation ? Is there an exact date for his return? Or are these just rumors?