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Lotta Donte DiVincenzo smoke today, Marc. Mixed feelings. If you had to bet do you think he’s still a Buck by 5PM ET on Thursday?

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If I had to beat, I would say trade. Don't have a great feel on that one, I'm afraid.

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Ooooo Weeeee… this trade deadline has been pretty spicy already. Even if only minor deals happen from hear on out, I think it’s been pretty interesting so far!

I continue to hope beyond hope that Terrance Ross or Eric Gordon are not the moves the Lakers make this deadline—especially for THT. I would be okay with Josh Richardson, though, as he has good advanced stats as a “chaser.”

If we can’t get my fairy-tale trade of Kenrich Williams from OKC, then Richardson or even Gary Harris on the buy-out market will suffice.

The Lakers need a defensive-minded guard/wing who can chase. We really miss KCP’s defense in that regard.

Overall, I like the approach the Lakers are taking. They’ve identified a key weakness. Just doesn’t seem like they are any closer to solving it… 🙁

Hey, though, there’s time… 🤞🏽🙌🏽

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I think they should wait for the buyout market. In that realm they go to the top of the list. In the trade game they're working from such an asset deficit.

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Gary Harris, it is, then… 😝

Maybe Magic can put in a call to his agent and ask for a favor—one Spartan to another… 🤞🏽🙌🏽

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I've been waiting to hear your take on Rafa Nadal's Australian Open win and record-setting 21st Grand Slam victory. Where does it rank in the pantheon of tennis achievement? Rafa's comeback from facing three points to go down a double break in the third set (already trailing 0-2 in sets) was jaw-dropping for me.

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Someday I will do a whole Greenroom on tennis. But probably not in February at trade deadline time. Can't say I'm a huge Rafa guy but he also doesn't need my stamp of approval.

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