Kuminga is absolutely not better than Rui lol

i dont think hes a better player in a vacuum, but i think kuminga fits this new team better with the objective clearly being to get younger and more athletic. he has way more versatility offensively and more importantly, defensively, would add much needed athleticism to an already below average athleticism starting lineup, and has higher upside.

All fair but Rui has proven hes a reliable shooter and rises to the occasion in the playoffs. Hes gotta be in the right role but for the sake of reliability and continuity i would 100% prefer to keep Rui on this team over taking a chance on Kuminga

Tired of all this turnover in recent years we gotta find a core and build on it

i mean im fine with either or, beggars cant be choosers

"According to league sources, Luka Dončić was "excited" about the Lakers' signings, with the team addressing his biggest desires for the roster by keeping Austin Reaves and getting an elite rim-protecting center in Kessler.

Those sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deals have not been completed, said the Lakers kept in regular communication with Dončić and his team despite a significant time gap, with the star guard spending his summer in Europe."

"While the team isn't done with its roster build — as we reported yesterday, the Lakers are looking at wings, with Jonathan Kuminga high on that list — its moves have received a thumbs up from the locker-room presence that matter most."

nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/nba-free-agency-2026-live-updates-reaction-news-rumors

lmaooooo

As long as we are in this together we will be okay

"amazing.. the signings are amazing"