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Which backup center trade target would you like to see the Lakers go after? A. Goga Bitadze B. Jaxson Hayes C. Jalen Smith D. Day'Ron Sharpe E. Other Lakers have only 4 trade-able draft picks. Three 2nd round picks and 1 pick swap.

Checking in on 4 Lakers free agents that were let go... who do you miss, if any? For this team I'd say Jaxson Hayes would be the most useful, but Smart could be really nice off the bench as well if he's not getting in fights

Lakers injury updates per JJ Redick - 1. Luka is "fine" and he expects that he'll play Sunday 2. Reaves is "day to day" with a "bruise" on his left heel. They "mutually opted against imaging" 3. Sexton is "day to day" 4. Grimes practiced with the team's "stay ready group"

There were fans who called for Pelinka to be fired for not trading Austin Reaves AND 1st round picks for this guy btw

Lakers bench production is slowly but surely improving During their first 8 games: 30.5 PPG (25th in NBA) +/- rating: -17 Past 5 games: 39.6 PPG (T-13th) +/- rating: +19

Walker Kessler throwing lobs to Ziaire out of the short roll is such a lineup luxury and so fun to watch

Following a 21 point game against ATL, Mamukelashvili has 15 points in the 1st half vs MIL 21 points 6-8 FG 3-5 3PT Mamu 🔥

Cameron Carr getting in the game tonight before Collin Sexton #noticing

Lakers gotta be better controlling the glass. 5 offensive rebounds given up in 6 minutes

Lakers updated roster post-signing Carson Cooper to a two-way Still have all 15 spots filled and now all 3 two-way spots filled again as well What are the biggest remaining holes in your mind?

Meet the Lakers new addition, 6'11 center Carson Cooper. Signed to a two-way deal after waiving Lawson Lovering - Athletic lob threat - Traditional rebounding/rim protection center traits - Lacks NBA background (1 game of garbage time) Curious to see if he ever sees the court

Ziaire Williams' efficiency has been incredible to start this season for the Lakers TS%: 70.8% (14th in NBA) Catch/shoot 3PTM: 1.9 (21st) 3PT%: 45.2% (37th) He is also 33rd in the NBA in SPG (1.4). All of this for only a vet minimum is crazy good value

Lakers had a season high 49 bench points vs ATL (Mamu with 21, Sexton with 18) They entered this game averaging only 30.7 bench PPG. Huge showing for the supporting cast

Mamu has been great tonight 19 points 3 rebounds 2 assists 1 steal 1 block 7-11 FG 5-7 3PT Team high +12

Love how hard Walker Kessler works to get back on defense. If he ever falls down he sprints back up to get in position Such a stark contrast to Ayton last season man

Ziaire going from having never shot above 34% from 3 in his career to now shooting like this has been insanely impressive He is 19-39 (48.7%) so far this season 🔥

NBA "2nd option" PPG leaders: 1. Reaves (25.3 PPG, 51/41/91) 2. Murray (24.3 PPG, 47/49/84) 3. Brown (22.3 PPG, 48/39/71) 4. NAW (22.1 PPG, 43/38/87) 5. Barrett (21.6 PPG, 47/29/64) I'd say Reaves is doing just fine as the Lakers 2nd option behind Luka so far. 50/40/90 btw

The Austin Reaves haters been real quiet today 23 minutes 32 pts 12-19 FG 3-3 3PT Against the #1 rated defense in the NBA

Lakers having a 38 point quarter without Luka against the NBA’s #1 rated defense is insane