Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images After trading up twice, the Lakers selected Adou Thiero at No. 36, potentially getting the steal of the 2025 NBA Draft. The Lakers moved up from the No. 55 pick to the No. 45 pick, then traded again to select Adou Thiero from Arkansas at No. 36 in this year’s NBA Draft. Los Angeles was ecstatic with their selection as President of … [Read more...] about Lakers get good grades from experts for Adou Thiero pick
Why Daniel Gafford is an intriguing, familiar option for Lakers
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images Despite Daniel Gafford signing a new deal with the Mavericks, he remains a player the Lakers should consider pursuing this summer. With the need for a center being the big, looming question over the summer for the Lakers, we’ll be taking a look at a number of potential targets, both via free agency or trade. Today, we continue … [Read more...] about Why Daniel Gafford is an intriguing, familiar option for Lakers
Daniel Gafford is the dream big man from Luka Dončić’s past
Set Number: X164713 TK1 Daniel Gafford has not only the skillset the Lakers are looking for in a big man, but also playoff success next to Luka Dončić. Searching for the right big man to pair with Luka Dončić can lead you down many paths filled with question marks. There’s only one path that contains certified answers with playoff proof, that being the one leading to … [Read more...] about Daniel Gafford is the dream big man from Luka Dončić’s past
Rob Pelinka says Lakers had first round grade on Adou Thiero
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Given that the Lakers thought of Adou Thiero as a first-round player, it makes sense they jumped up to select him at No. 36 in the NBA Draft. Los Angeles didn’t have a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, but they did find a prospect in the second round that they had high on their draft board. The Lakers moved up from the … [Read more...] about Rob Pelinka says Lakers had first round grade on Adou Thiero
Adou Thiero calls it a ‘blessing’ to be drafted by Lakers, ready to ‘do whatever’ team needs
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Adou Thiero’s time with the Lakers is starting off well, with the rookie saying all the right things. The Lakers only had one second-round pick in this year’s draft, but they made it count. They executed a pair of trades to move up and select Adou Thiero with the No. 36 pick. Thiero is a player the Lakers viewed as a first-round … [Read more...] about Adou Thiero calls it a ‘blessing’ to be drafted by Lakers, ready to ‘do whatever’ team needs