Alex Regla

Kazuchika Okada vs. Katsuyori Shibata (NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017 4/9/17) - Joseph Montecillo This review was commissioned by Nicholas Anderson over on my Ko-fi account. Without hyperbole, a mythic match. There’s so much wrapped up into this bout that it will forever exist beyond itself. The m...

Kazuchika Okada vs. Katsuyori Shibata (NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017 4/9/17)

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AD in that same timeframe (he deserves it btw):

$54 mil
$58 mil
$62 mil

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Lakers traded for Anthony Davis when he was 26 then traded him for their next 26-year-old cornerstone. LeBron will have played with both.

It’s wild that Luka is still only 26.

The Lakers project to have maximum cap space in 2027 despite Luka Doncic signing a maximum extension.

That also factors in a new lucrative contract for Austin Reaves next summer.

Watching the Dodgers bullpen with the homies

Smart Move? How Much Marcus Smart Helps the Lakers A deep-dive into the newest Lakers addition—defense, offense, fit and more.

Marcus Smart was always one of my favorite players to watch and now he's a Laker.
New digbasketball deep-dive on how good his defense still is, offensive fit, health, and what it all means for the Lakers next moves👇
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Wonder if this is going to be the new norm/workaround from the restraints on apron teams from signing key buyout guys during the season.

The curious case of Rui Hachimura With no momentum on a contract extension and his pendng free-agency on the horizion, Rui Hachimura’s place in the Lakers’ future plans remains a mystery.

ICYMI: I wrote about Rui and why more attention should be given to the quietness surrounding his place in the Lakers’ future plans. www.silverscreenandroll.com/2025/7/18/24...

The curious case of Rui Hachimura With no momentum on a contract extension and his pendng free-agency on the horizion, Rui Hachimura’s place in the Lakers’ future plans remains a mystery.

I wrote about Rui Hachimura, the Lakers’ other forward whose place within the team’s future plans remains a mystery. www.silverscreenandroll.com/2025/7/18/24...

The curious case of Rui Hachimura With no momentum on a contract extension and his pendng free-agency on the horizion, Rui Hachimura’s place in the Lakers’ future plans remains a mystery.

I wrote about Rui Hachimura, the Lakers’ other forward whose place within the team’s future plans remains a mystery. www.silverscreenandroll.com/2025/7/18/24...

Bronny has flashed some nice playmaking feel this summer

Cowboy shit

What are your thoughts about Rui going forward? There’s been no buzz about a possible contract extension, he’s entering the final year of his deal, has played a bit out of position due to the roster, etc

Given the Lakers cap space goal, should they look to trade him vs letting him walk for nothing?

Have made the mistake of watching the Outer Limits before bed and have woken up at 2am to these dudes on the screen

Installing an infant car seat

Insane

Really great stuff from Iztok. As he points out, there is definite value of having a lob threat next to Luka, but the ability to punish switches and operate out of the short roll should be viewed as just as important.

Shocked how well he grades out in a few areas you pointed out in here. Really impressive!

Via Cleaning the Glass

Obviously health has been a big question mark, but when De'Anthony Melton has played, he’s been a really impactful/helpful player even as recently as the past two seasons.

Lakers projected cap sheet after re-signing Jaxson Hayes, if they waive Shake Milton, and sign Adou Thiero to a rookie minimum salary.

They'd have enough room below the first apron hard cap to use their entire $5.1 million bi-annual exception, like on De'Anthony Melton.

Am curious how Ayton’s arrival impacts their trade conversations now like you said. Even when it comes to backup big types.

Wiggins makes sense and would welcome it depending on the price.

Free >>> trading assets for him

One part down. If they can get that starting caliber 2-3 type guard/wing defender, they’re in much better shape than they were at the start of the Summer.

Yup!

Quick Ayton thought: obviously comes with some flaws, but a free, starting-caliber and young center is too good to pass up. Added benefit is it in theory allows the Lakers to use their assets to fill other holes on the roster (wing defense) via trade. There’s a chance for a good outcome still.

I believe so

But, Duuuuuuumars!!!!