“Jeanie is a cheap owner”, “Rob Pelinka is a f****n idiot”, “Why the hell would we want Westbrick?” - Fans react strongly as trade talks between the LA Lakers and Pacers die down

The LA Lakers are yet to complete a high-profile move this summer, and fans have let their frustrations be known. Expectations have not been met and fans have begun to question whether the Lakers can contend for the 2023 NBA title.Since the start of free agency, fans have nursed the idea of Kyrie Irving joining the team. However, the Lakers front office is yet to agree terms with the Brooklyn Nets.More recently, the Lakers were rumored to be involved in a trade for Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers. But the Athletic's staff writer Bob Kravitz revealed that the Lakers' negotiations with the Pacers have hit a brick wall.&quot;Per source, the Lakers-Pacers trade involving Russell Westbrook, Myles Turner, Buddy Hield and other assets is currently dead. That's not to say the Lakers can't come back and add a second first-round pick to the current package of picks, but for now, things are at a standstill.&quot;Bob Kravitz@bkravitzPer source, the Lakers-Pacers trade involving Russell Westbrook, Myles Turner, Buddy Hield and other assets is currently dead. That's not to say the Lakers can't come back and add a second first-round pick to the current package of picks, but for now, things are at a standstill.2305434Per source, the Lakers-Pacers trade involving Russell Westbrook, Myles Turner, Buddy Hield and other assets is currently dead. That's not to say the Lakers can't come back and add a second first-round pick to the current package of picks, but for now, things are at a standstill.The prospect of adding a lethal three-point shooter was appealing to Lakers fans, who flocked to social media to express their displeasure at the front office.LakeShowYo@LakeShowYoJeanie Buss4627552Jeanie Buss https://t.co/cl9zoBxvmSBenjamin Bearce (Benji)@benbearce96@bkravitz Jeanie is a cheap owner@bkravitz Jeanie is a cheap ownerLA XAVINETA@dani77359872@bkravitz ROB PELINKA IS A FAKIN IDIOT@bkravitz ROB PELINKA IS A FAKIN IDIOTperry sands@sands_perry@bkravitz Lebron just gonna waste another yr because the office joking@bkravitz Lebron just gonna waste another yr because the office jokingVolfan@VOLFAN0531@bkravitz Lakers said no? Could maybe still swing Buddy and or Turner for Kyrie if the Nets want off him bad enough@bkravitz Lakers said no? Could maybe still swing Buddy and or Turner for Kyrie if the Nets want off him bad enoughMotorBoater.eth | ٠٧٠٧.eth | ٦٩٤٢.eth@Teddy_Muldoon@bkravitz Good. Why the hell would we want westbrick?1@bkravitz Good. Why the hell would we want westbrick?Chris Covello@ChrisC6_3@smmidget_ @bkravitz Alright well that sucks as a laker fan then1@smmidget_ @bkravitz Alright well that sucks as a laker fan thenCoach Rome@Rome_Beastpacers wanna play hardball w/ us but gave a contender in their own conference malcolm brogdon for aaron nesmith and scraps 🏾🏾🏾🏾🏾 twitter.com/bkravitz/statu…Bob Kravitz@bkravitzPer source, the Lakers-Pacers trade involving Russell Westbrook, Myles Turner, Buddy Hield and other assets is currently dead. That's not to say the Lakers can't come back and add a second first-round pick to the current package of picks, but for now, things are at a standstill.1124172Per source, the Lakers-Pacers trade involving Russell Westbrook, Myles Turner, Buddy Hield and other assets is currently dead. That's not to say the Lakers can't come back and add a second first-round pick to the current package of picks, but for now, things are at a standstill.pacers wanna play hardball w/ us but gave a contender in their own conference malcolm brogdon for aaron nesmith and scraps 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 twitter.com/bkravitz/statu…Some fans the Lakers rate Westbrook too highly.Jeff Pryor@pryor_notices@bkravitz @johnhollinger The fact that LA won't include both 1st round picks is laughable. The same way The Heat think Herro &amp; a couple of their picks are going to bring a superstar... also good for a laugh Major markets really struggle w/ reality when things get handed to them on a platter for years2@bkravitz @johnhollinger The fact that LA won't include both 1st round picks is laughable. The same way The Heat think Herro &amp; a couple of their picks are going to bring a superstar... also good for a laugh Major markets really struggle w/ reality when things get handed to them on a platter for years𝓑𝓲𝓰 𝓜𝓸𝓸𝓴@ParadesOnFigSt9@bkravitz @latigoyugoslavo jeez that fucken 2nd 1st rd pick is just too much2@bkravitz @latigoyugoslavo jeez that fucken 2nd 1st rd pick is just too muchBrad Clemons@greeky71@bkravitz Why would the Pacers trade for Russ and then cut him. Those first round picks don't help at all🤷11@bkravitz Why would the Pacers trade for Russ and then cut him. Those first round picks don't help at all🤷Alex Lyon@LyonAlexander@bkravitz The Lakers really overvalue Russ and his contract. Sheesh1992@bkravitz The Lakers really overvalue Russ and his contract. Sheesh#freewestbrook@brodie_revenge@bkravitz Respectfully u shouldn’t have to move russ with 2 frp, that’s pretty damn disrespectful4@bkravitz Respectfully u shouldn’t have to move russ with 2 frp, that’s pretty damn disrespectfulThe LA Lakers are heavily reliant on Anthony DavisAnthony Davis #3 of the LA LakersThe Lakers do not exactly have the cap space to bring in a superstar. But it appears that even when presented with an opportunity to make a smart move, they are unwilling to pull the trigger.It has been reported that the Lakers are holding on to their draft picks because LeBron James will not be around in the future. They do not want to trade away their future assets to win now.One of the reasons the LA Lakers might be unwilling to go all out this offseason is because they are heavily dependent on Anthony Davis. The front office strongly believes they can contend for the title with a healthy Davis.Overtime@overtimeAD looking DANGEROUS @AntDavis23 (via @LethalShooter__)202181687AD looking DANGEROUS 👀@AntDavis23 (via @LethalShooter__) https://t.co/8w6m1jp1nfAlthough Davis is an exceptional talent, his fitness is a big question mark. New head coach Darvin Ham believes Davis is one of the top five players in the league and hopes the big man will stay fit for most of the 2022-23 season.

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