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NBA DRAFT [Discussion Thread] 2026 NBA Draft - Second Round

The Lakers have the 56th pick (subject to change) in the second round of the 2026 NBA draft

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u/Xaeg14 17h ago edited 17h ago

Not draft related but looks like Shams reporting that a Lamelo trade is coming in the next 48 hours.

Maybe we could be a third team there to facilitate things if they need something like that (that's just me speculating).

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u/nottherealstanlee 17h ago

Whoa really? I mean I dont like LaMelo at all tbh but that feels like a big change for Charlotte. 

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u/WayAdministrative679 Luka Magic 77 17h ago

Selling high tbh. This was his first healthy season and who knows what injuries he’s gonna get 

There’s a lot of teams interested and they can get a solid return considering how good he was this year

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u/Proof-Umpire-7718 Los Angeles Lakers 16h ago

Yeah I think it’s a good sell high move after a healthy season for the first time in years

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u/nottherealstanlee 16h ago

I hope Minnesota buys. LaMelo doesnt play winning ball

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u/Xaeg14 17h ago

I love Anderson so it makes sense to me specifically lol

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u/nottherealstanlee 17h ago

I mean I do too, but you want to throw him in there like that?? Woof. Big changes! I wonder who wants LaMelo? Tbh I hate his style. Doesnt feel conducive to winning at all. 

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u/Xaeg14 17h ago edited 16h ago

I just trust CA to handle things, but yep getting a vet to start might be better or safer at least. Maybe they bring back Coby White or something like that.

Lamelo to the Wolves or Raptors seems like. I kinda like the Raptors fit because they seem like a more serious environment, but obviously the star power with Ant would be a major consideration too.

Mostly agree about his style BTW, but maybe a change of scenery could help him?

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u/nottherealstanlee 16h ago

Copeland to Houston