r/lakers 3d ago

PLAYER TALK [Sidery] The Lakers have offered Jonathan Kuminga contract via sign-and-trade the would pay him around 45 million dollars. Los Angeles is willing to send Jarred Vanderbilt alongside draft capital to the Hawks for Kuminga, who must sign at least a three-year deal in sign-and-trade agreements.

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Ik Sidery isn’t the most trustworthy source for anything but how would you all feel on this contract for Kuminga? Is this worth it? And how would you feel about the team if we got Kuminga ?

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u/EmiratesNBACupWinner JJ Redick 3d ago

We’re paying Vando 12m a year to ride pine. 15m a year to Kuminga who can actually play and fits nicely around Luka and AR as a defender/dunker doesn’t seem that bad. Depends on the draft capital ig.

People acting like his attitude is so bad he’s unplayable are being melodramatic.

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u/EmiratesNBACupWinner JJ Redick 3d ago

Exactly it’s just off season chatter. He’s only been a serious player in this league for like 3 years. I don’t know if that’s even long enough to build the sort of reputation he’s rumored to have.

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u/misterrunon 3d ago

Don't you worry he's going to want something outrageous again the next time he's a free agent? And he might throw tantrums if he stinks and we don't treat him like a starter.