How Los Angeles Lakers Could Benefit from Trading for Jonas Valanciunas

Could the Lakers' Next Big Move Be Jonas Valanciunas? The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly eyeing Jonas Valanciunas to bolster their frontcourt before the trade deadline. This episode dives into the potential impact of this trade on the Lakers' strategy and performance in the NBA.Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares also revisit past NBA GM survey predictions, reflecting on the Clippers' missed 2020 championship and Zion Williamson's anticipated rise, and then try to make their own predictions for this season.0:00 Intro0:06 Lakers' Strategic Challenges and Opportunities1:19 NBA's Evolving Play Style6:00 Lakers' Potential Trade for Jonas Valanciunas11:06 NBA GM Predictions19:11 Identifying Potential Draft Steals22:04 Trae Young's Hypothetical GreatnessSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month.eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelNow through September 22nd, ALL FanDuel customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get a THREE WEEK free trial of NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTube TV. Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)