Exclusive Ayton is agreeing to buyout

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  1. Chris Craig

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    Yeah, no one is paying that contract when they can wait 20 mins and pay pennies on the dollar.
     
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    Ayton should go to the Pacers as KP got him his $$$ from PHX … and the Lakers suck.
     
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    is it good for us if he gets claimed by 2pm today (in 9 min)?

    I think yes, it means his $ is off the blazers entirely if a team claimed him
     
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    SharpesTriumph, Jul 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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    Even if a team wanted to claim him (which I'm sure none do) - I believe no team has the cap space to do so.
     
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    Sounds like Lakers kind of screwed up trying to get DFS on a cheap deal - Bill Simmons said the Lakers tried to tell teams he had health issues to lower his demand. DFS and his agent got wind and instead got a deal from the Rockets.

    If the Ayton deal and other moves don't go well for the Lakers that team could flip to panic mode. Luka can walk in 12 months.

    Will be funny to hear all the NBA conspiracy theories with Luka/Dallas/Flagg if he walks from the Lakers for nothing.
     
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    Not sure they still have that much as they took on a lot of salary with MPJ, Terrance Mann, 5 FRP, and still have Cam Thomas cap hold.

    But yeah no chance they blow $30 million on Ayton even if they were able.
     
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    I might get league pass to watch Luka and Bron hate Ayton.
     
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    if Scoot don't pan out, I'll take fat Luka
     
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    Lakers still have no perimeter defense.
     
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    If true half the conspiracy theory is happening.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    they can have him.
     
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    Lakers fucked around, they about to find out.
     
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    8.1 mil.

    Can someone clear up if this offsets the same amt from our cap?
     
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    I believe its half -1.2 so 4.1-1.2= 2.9 savings or so
     
    SharpesTriumph, Jul 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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