“Obviously they didn't do a deal but the Lakers were never directly involved with that” – NBA Analyst believes Lakers, Jazz and Knicks could have worked out a 3 way trade, says Lakers were not favorites
"Are you willing to deal with a cat that's wearing the same uniform as you" - Stephen A. Smith asserts Patrick Beverley's tenacity will bring the best out of LA Lakers' 9x All-Star
"It didn't stop him from competing against LeBron James and others" - Stephen A. Smith believes the acquisition of 3x All-Defensive selection will bring 'Kobe-like culture' to LA Lakers
“Ainge is a god in Utah … We're talking about somebody who's played and won championships” – NBA analyst believes prioritizing draft picks was not in the best interest of Utah Jazz, says they’ll be discarded
“He could be in if it's a poison pill … They basically played chicken with Utah” NBA analyst believes Knicks can anytime land another star, says team values assets more than Donovan Mitchell
NBA Rumors Roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers open to LeBron James returning, Utah Jazz likely to continue overhauling their roster, and more - September 6, 2022
“The two Lakers’ picks are the most powerful thing as far as picks go in the league right now” - NBA executive shares candid thoughts on LA Lakers' trade assets
"I don’t seen Mike, I don’t seen Kobe, I don’t seen D-Wade" - Shaquille O'Neal refuses to call players who have not proven they can consistently lead a team "superstars"
"Finally they have a good team and no LeBron", "He escaped a bad team situation AND a bad uniform situation" - Reddit reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers welcoming Donovan Mitchell
"They thought they were in a catbird seat in terms of getting Donovan Mitchell" - NBA insider reveals why Eastern Conference team pulled out of Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes
LA Lakers Rumors Roundup: Lakers interested in three Utah Jazz players, team comfortable with Russell Westbrook heading into training camp and more | September 3, 2022
NBA News Roundup: Stephen A. Smith blames Knicks ownership in failed Donovan Mitchell trade; Warrior trying to keep all their superstars and more | September 3, 2022
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