The Lakers have their 3rd man?

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Credible Source

From @ChrisBHaynes … keep an eye on J.R. Smith ultimately landing with the Lakers after the Cavaliers trade him -- which Cleveland is trying to do as we speak https://t.co/worjgIXgny

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 25, 2019

[HornetGuru]

Lol this is perfect

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I’m curious to see what the Lakers trade.

[UNO Gracias]

If the Lakers sign JR, I’m putting AD’s contract being 3+1 at +100.

[Pelicanidae]

JR Smith coming out of (essentially) retirement. Next up, Carmelo Anthony

[Pels4Life]

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Make this happen. Cmon Plinko boy!

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It’s not Kemba

Danny Ainge on the Celtics’ state: “We’re prepared for this. ... I’m very confident.”

— Jay King (@ByJayKing) June 21, 2019

Current Kemba Walker destination likelihood order, per league source:

1. Boston
2. Charlotte
3. Dallas (definitely in the mix, with Lakers)
Somewhere down the line: New York

— Brad Townsend (@townbrad) June 26, 2019

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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka has found a way to complete the Anthony Davis trade on July 6 with max space to spend on a single free agent -- or divide the money among multiple players.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 27, 2019

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Anthony Davis is waiving his $4M trade kicker, league sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 27, 2019

[Pels4Life]

That is a big move for them but we did the best we could trading AD there so what more can you do.

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The Lakers are trading Mo Wagner, Isaac Bonga and Jemerrio Jones to Wizards as part of the Anthony Davis deal with New Orleans, league sources tell @ZachLowe_NBA and me. Deal clears contracts and creates more cap space for free agency.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 27, 2019

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This now clears the way for Leonard.

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Free agent Kawhi Leonard is expected to allow the Toronto Raptors to make the final meeting presentation among the teams visiting with him in Los Angeles next week, league sources tell ESPN. The incumbent often prefers to go last in trying to convince a player to stay with team.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 27, 2019

[DroopyDawg]

This now clears the way for Leonard.

And the rest of the roster can be filled out with guys from the nearest LA Fitness.

[PELICANSFAN]

And the rest of the roster can be filled out with guys from the nearest LA Fitness.

Let's just hope it is not Kawhi. There will be plenty of veterans willing to take a pay cut to fill that roster out and get a ring if that is the case.

[msusousaphone]

"There's no way they can work this money out and they would also have to lose Kuzma"

Works the money out and doesn't lose Kuzma.

I mean, they still don't have enough to make a viable roster but dear lord do NBA experts suck.

[Pels4Life]

Sounds like we get that 4m from AD trade waiver and i think another 1.1m. Wonder if that goes to cap or they just get to keep the money for our stadium upgrades muhahahahahahah

[PELICANSFAN]

"There's no way they can work this money out and they would also have to lose Kuzma"

Works the money out and doesn't lose Kuzma.

I mean, they still don't have enough to make a viable roster but dear lord do NBA experts suck.

I think they were assuming AD was not going to waive his kicker.

[Pels4Life]

If Davis waives his bonus and the Pels get 1.1M in cash from the Wizards, Gayle's pockets just got about 5.1M fatter.

The practice facility renovations just paid for themselves.

— Shamit Dua (@FearTheBrown) June 27, 2019

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I think the heavy implication here is that the Pels are fine with the Lakers opening up space and this potential structure was something that was pre-agreed to.

As long as it happens by the 6th, Pels probably didn't care https://t.co/B2ITccyWbg

— Shamit Dua (@FearTheBrown) June 27, 2019

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#Wizards sending $1.1 M to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of this team, The Post has learned.

Story coming. https://t.co/pj4YODJFxj

— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) June 27, 2019

Yea! More money ! Jeff Bower died for this!

[neworleanshoo]

if they get Kawhi just hand them the trophy barring injuries. So tired of this superteam garbage.

[Pels4Life]

#Wizards sending $1.1 M to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of this team, The Post has learned.

Story coming. https://t.co/pj4YODJFxj

— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) June 27, 2019

Yea! More money ! Jeff Bower died for this!

That's a haul...folks!!!

[JJackisangry]

We don’t have their draft pick next year, so I hope they win A LOT and flunk out in the playoffs.