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Free agency kicked off Sunday, and while it's moving slower than previous seasons—thanks, new CBA—it wasn't without any action. But for the Lakers, the big stuff happened before the opening bell. First, LeBron James opted out of his contract, though with the assumption that he's going to come back. There's no risk now of him leaving (whatever risk there was disappeared once LA took Bronny in the 2nd round), but the wrinkle came in a report from ESPN's Dave McMenamin. James, he writes, is willing to take less money next year if the Lakers can use that money to land an impact player. 

(The idea would be to give the Lakers the flexibility to use their full mid-level exception, as opposed to the smaller taxpayer version.) 

So now the ball is in Rob Pelinka's court, because this willingness to take less only lasts until LeBron heads off for his Olympics camp. That's about a week. If nothing happens before then, LeBron presumably signs whatever deal he wants, which would likely be a max, three year contract. 

Can Pelinka make something happen? It'll be tough. This free agent class doesn't have much depth, and the number of players who would be available for $13 million (about the mid-level) and still make a big impact are limited. As for trades, the Lakers have more options now than they did before, since D'Angelo Russell opted into the final year of his contract. (That's the second bit of big news that came down.) Had Russell opted out, the Lakers would have been far more limited, lacking not just Russell's contract to use in a trade, but also any sort of stability at a critical position. 

The Lakers need to make moves, because the roster is currently full. All of the one-plus guys from last year—Wood, Reddish, Hayes—opted in, and with the inclusion of Bronny James on the regular roster, the Lakers are full. Particularly after they signed Max Christie to a four year, $32 million deal. Had to be done, but Pelinka is going to have to clear out spots if he's going to make material improvements to the roster. 

 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: LeBron opts out, puts the pressure back on Pelinka. 

SEGMENT 2: Does James care whether this makes Rob look bad? 

SEGMENT 3: Max Christie returns! 

 

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The consensus opinion coming out of the first round of the NBA Draft was that the Lakers picked up, if not a steal of the night, a  steal in Tennessee guard/forward Dalton Knecht. 

Well, to learn more about the guy, we went to someone who watched every game the guy played with the Volunteers. Ric Butler covers Tennessee sports for Rocky Top Insider. Happily for Lakers fans, he agreed the Lakers really got themselves a fantastic player at 17, and when you add the value of where he was drafted, all the better. Among the things discussed with Ric: 

• Knecht's development at Tennessee. The context of what was expected him when he arrived, and how he adapted to those expectations. He was asked to do a very hard task, and responded with flying colors. 
• What his strengths are offensively, and how that fits into what people expect at the NBA level. 
• What his defense looks like. Is it perhaps better than advertised? If so, where? What stands for some improvement? 
• Does Knecht still have some upside, even though he's an "old" prospect at 23? 

It's great context for fans who want to learn more about a player who went from a guy on nobody's radar a year ago to the SEC Player of the Year. 

Meanwhile, Bronny James was drafted, no surprise, by the Lakers at 55. Was that a good idea for the LA? For Bronny, himself? 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

 

SEGMENT 1: The Lakers draft Dalton Knecht. We scout him with Ric Butler of Rocky Top Insider. 


SEGMENT 2: What are Knecht's strengths and weaknesses? Opportunities for growth? 

SEGMENT 3: Reacting to the interview, and talking Bronny at 55. 

 

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The Lakers made some history on Thursday, selecting Bronny James with the 55th pick in the Draft. It was a move that surprised... well, nobody, but does set up the Lakers to have the first father/son combo on the floor in NBA history. 

That's pretty cool! And a testament to LeBron's longevity in the league. 

But was it a good pick? 

In some ways, it's a weird argument. Bronny is an undersized 19-year old drafted largely for his defensive potential. He's a project. It could be a couple years before he would be expected to have any impact in the league. But that's true of most 55th picks, the vast majority of whom never make even a minor impact in the league. James was drafted in line with his pre-draft rankings, so it's not like the Lakers reached. So much of the discussion, then, is really about the Lakers and James Sr., and whether Bronny is being guided into a space that is ultimately not good for him. 

And yes, there are downsides to being drafted by the Lakers for Bronny, starting with the nepotism-gone-wild charges that will follow him. He'll always be perceived by some as the guy who was drafted to keep his dad around/do his dad a favor. It's up to him to show that's not fair, and it won't be easy. On the other hand, he won't find an organization more dedicated to his development than the Lakers. He will have time and support, probably more than the average 55th pick would get. That's helpful. 

And yeah, if it reduces the chances of LeBron walking to basically zero, that's good for the Lakers. 

All of that said, Rob Pelinka made a big unforced error meeting the media on Thursday, in how he talked about father, son, and the moment at hand. 

 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

 

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The Lakers have already had a busy week, and it gets busier today, with Day 1 of the NBA Draft (that's a new thing). With all the talk of player development coming with the hiring of JJ Redick, as well as Rob Pelinka talking Monday about the challenges of making trades in the new CBA, it does seem like a strong possibility that the Lakers use the pick. 

With that in mind, where should they be focused? On the best player available, regardless of position? Trying to fill a specific need or skill set? Is there a way to align those things in a constructive way, where, say the guys that really do make the most sense happen to fill some positional/roster needs? Like a true wing? A real center? 

While this draft isn't considered all that impressive at the top, there does seem to be a good amount of depth available, meaning teams like the Lakers who are drafting in the middle might have a better chance to get an impact player than they otherwise might. It's a big year for scouting, because the variance in draft rankings across different teams in the league could be pretty vast. So what should the Lakers do? 

To break it down, Mike Garcia (@canyondriver) joins the show. He's quickly become a favorite for draft-curious Lakers fans, and has some great insight to offer about what the Lakers should do tonight. We walk through many of the names associated with LA at 17, and then a few of his favorites that could be available.  Want a big? He's got some names. A wing? He's got you covered. In the second round, some projections have Bronny James going to the Lakers at 55. Many people think this is more a novelty act than any meaningful basketball move. 

Mike explains why he'd be thrilled to get Bronny at that spot. 

 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky with Mike Garcia

SEGMENT 1: It's Draft day! What should the Lakers do with their pick? 

SEGMENT 2: Scouting reports on players that could be around at 17. 

SEGMENT 3: More scouting reports, plus talking Bronny. 

 

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Last season, the Lakers had opportunities to draft players in the first round that were projected to help an NBA team right away. They had a chance to draft the "lottery guy who falls." They did neither. 

This year, the same opportunity presented itself, this time with the same player. As names went off the board, University of Tennessee wing Dalton Knecht, one of college basketball's best scorers in his only season with the Volunteers, was still hanging out in the audience. Projected as a lottery pick for most of the last couple months, Knecht was still available when the Lakers made their selection at 17. While nobody was really talking about him as an option—Rob Pelinka said the team had the SEC Player of the Year projected into the top 10—LA jumped at the opportunity. 

Knecht is a great off-ball offensive player, described by many in the draft as one of the most NBA ready players available. He can score at multiple levels and should be the exact type of offensive player who fits in well with a team anchored by gravity-inducing/attention-demanding players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis. How well he develops defensively is a question, and teams may have passed on Knecht due to his age -- 23 at the start of the season. Young for normal people, old for NBA prospects. 

That limits his upside, potentially, but the Lakers aren't looking for him to develop into a star, just a high end rotation piece with a valuable skill set. His potential to play right away has far more value than hypothetical upside three or so years down the road. 

Overall, the Lakers (as you'd expect) say they're thrilled. Certainly the pick will grade out well, just because of the perceived value. But in terms of a pick that makes sense for where the Lakers are, it makes sense, too. 

 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: The Lakers select Dalton Knecht, from Tennessee. 

SEGMENT 2: Good pick? Bad pick? 

SEGMENT 3: What happens next? 

 

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The Lakers introduced JJ Redick to the media Monday. It didn't take long to get a feel for why Redick did so well through the interview process. He came off as someone with a definitive world view about basketball, and how it should be played. He had thoughts about his star players, and how he wants to use them. Redick was candid about his lack of experience as a coach, but also refused to call himself inexperienced. 

So there was some confidence, and some humility. 

There was also a very, very modern feel that makes it easy to understand why Rob Pelinka was, by all accounts, intrigued from the start with Redick, and why it certainly seemed like this was his job to lose. Pelinka talked about wanting a process that was different. Doing things differently, finding a different approach. Redick represents someone who (at least on the surface) is an outside-the-box hire. And to say both guys speak the language of "modern" would be an understatement. Could there be some spiritual synergy between the sideline and the front office? How might that help? (Or, potentially, hurt?) 

It was interesting to hear Redick talk about how he wants to use LeBron and Anthony Davis. But most importantly, it was interesting to hear him talk about an understanding that he'll make mistakes, and that he needs to give himself grace in those situations. 

But it's less about whether Redick has a shot at grace for what will be inevitable growing pains—even the most exceptional coaches learn on the job—than whether the Lakers (and by extension, Lakers Nation) affords it to him. 

We'll see! It's not something the organization has been particularly good at of late. 

 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: The Lakers introduce JJ Redick. 

SEGMENT 2: What did we learn at the Redick press conference? 
 

SEGMENT 3: Why did Pelinka find Redick so attractive as a candidate? 

 

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The Lakers are introducing JJ Redick Monday as their next head coach, throwing a big ol' press conference to celebrate. Given that this is the first time they've spoken to the media since firing Darvin Ham right after the end of the playoffs, there will be much to discuss, not just about Redick himself, but everything that's led up to this moment. 

Should be quite an afternoon! 

Particularly since there's no body of work to reference, how Redick answers even the most basic questions will be heavily scrutinized. People will be looking for signs and subtext in virtually every comment. But it will undoubtedly be fascinating to get a feel for what attracted the Lakers to Redick and what his tenure might look like. What's different about this guy, with zero experience, that had the Lakers put him at the front of the line and essentially keep him there (HurleyGate aside)? 

We've heard him as a players, broadcaster and podcaster, but it's different after you've been hired to coach the Lakers. 

Plus, it's Draft week! There's a lot to get into, whether for Monday's press conference or beyond. The Lakers have some huge decisions to make around pick 17 in the first round. Will they keep it? If so, are they looking for best available, or to find a player with a specific skill that Redick values? 

Finally... is this the year CP3 FINALLY becomes a Laker? It's certainly a possibility, but is it a good idea? 

 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: Hi, JJ! 

SEGMENT 2: What should the Lakers be looking for in the Draft? 
 

SEGMENT 3: CP... Maybe? 

 

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At long (like, loooooong) last, the Lakers have finally hired a coach. As widely anticipated, save one brief/public with UConn's Dan Hurley, the new guy in town is JJ Redick, whose communication skills, charisma, and basketball intellect are being bet on to offset having never coached anybody older than children. Is this a brilliant roll of the dice? The Lakers flocking to the shiniest of objects and starriest of names without any real regard for a process? A little bit of both? Only time will tell, but there's a lot at stake for the purple and gold moving forward.

 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

 

Segment 1: Ladies and gentlemen, we have a coach!!!

 

Segment 2: Did the Lakers' contract signal real trust in Redick?

 

Segment 3: What assistants does Redick need?

 

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Well, the script writers are at it again. Have we entered PLOT TWIST character? 

Monty Williams -- the same Monty Williams who was a prime choice for the Lakers a few years back and turned them down before they eventually landed on Frank Vogel  -- was let go by Detroit with approximately 11 years and $9 billion left on his contract. So with the process seemingly stalled after what were described by some reports as very good conversations with JJ Redick last weekend, speculation is naturally swirling around Williams. 

Is he ready to coach again, after being coaxed back to the sidelines by Tom Gores last year? It obviously was an unmitigated disaster, so would bringing him here, in this situation, be even kind of wise? 

Are the Lakers even interested? 

Is Redick interested in the Pistons? Because his name, intentionally or not, is/will be linked there. 

James Borrego, to the extent the Lakers care, could be off the market quickly, and even if the Lakers don't want him, it means Borrego gets a crack at putting a staff together before the next Lakers coach does. That's important. Especially if that coach is Redick. 

And finally, if you are still clinging to the idea that Bronny James and LeBron James (potential free agent) are a package deal, stop. Rich Paul again made that clear on Wednesday. 

 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
 

SEGMENT 1: Monty Williams fired in Detroit. 

SEGMENT 2: Would the Lakers entertain Williams as an option? What does all of this delay mean for Redick? 

SEGMENT 3: A Bron/Bronny update. 

 

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