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NBA Fans React to Lakers-Timberwolves Trade
NBA Fans React to Lakers-Timberwolves Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers had a relatively quiet offseason before Thursday. The team made no major moves after getting bounced by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, and it also didn't have a first-round pick. Advertisement Los Angeles did not make a transaction during Wednesday's first round despite its need for a starting center. The Lakers are known for splashy offseason moves, but they haven't made one since acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in February. They sent out Anthony Davis in that deal, which left a hole in their frontcourt. However, they finally made a trade during Thursday's second round, via ESPN's Shams Charania. Former Arkansas Razorbacks forward Adou Thiero (3) Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images They sent pick No. 45 and cash to the Timberwolves for pick No. 36, which they used on Arkansas forward Adou Thiero. The 6-foot-6-inch, 218-pounder averaged 15.1 points on 54.5 percent shooting with 5.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 27.5 minutes for the Razorbacks last season. Advertisement Even still, many Lakers fans aren't satisfied on social media. "He can't shoot, he's trash," one said. "WE NEEDED A BIG BUT THEY DRAFTED HIGHFLYER," another said. A "high flyer" is a player known for their leaping and dunking abilities. "WOULD IT KILL THEM TO GET A [EXPLETIVE] CENTER," another asked. "There was a [expletive] good center sitting there for the Lakers & they draft this guy? I don't get it," another said. On the other hand, general NBA fans are impressed. "Ngl top 5 pick of the draft," one said. "Seriously a star, just know he averaged a good amount of assists (5 apg + I think) playing as a guard in high school," another said. Advertisement Related: Warriors NBA Champion Emerges as Potential Lakers Target Related: NBA Legend Dwight Howard Was in Tears After Major Personal News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Lakers Turn Heads With Move Immediately After NBA Draft
Lakers Turn Heads With Move Immediately After NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers waited a long time to make a pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They didn't have a first-round selection, but they traded up to No. 36 on Thursday to get Arkansas forward Adou Thiero. Advertisement Los Angeles still needs a starting center, but it has several months to figure that out before opening night in October. The team traded Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic in February and has had a hole in the frontcourt ever since. It also agreed to acquire Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets shortly after, but it nixed the deal after he failed his physical. The Lakers made another move right after the draft on Thursday, via ESPN's Shams Charania. Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images "Villanova star Eric Dixon has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN," he reported. "Dixon was the No. 1 scorer in college basketball last season, shooting 41% from 3-point range." Advertisement The 6-foot-8-inch, 265-pounder averaged 23.1 points on 45.1 percent shooting with 5.1 rebounds across 34.7 minutes for the Wildcats last season. Fans had mixed reactions on social media. "Lakers fans gonna say he's better than [Jayson] Tatum now," one said. "How was he undrafted then?" one asked. "How did he go that low in the draft if he was hooping like that?" another one asked. "Lakers got a SNIPER!" another said. "Ring us I've seen enough," another said. "NOT GONNA SAVE THEM," another said. Dixon played five seasons at Villanova and became a full-time starter in 2021-22. Related: NBA Fans React to Lakers-Timberwolves Trade Related: Warriors NBA Champion Emerges as Potential Lakers Target This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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NBA World Responds to Lakers Signing Angel Reese's Little Brother
NBA World Responds to Lakers Signing Angel Reese's Little Brother originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers have had a relatively quiet 2025 NBA draft week. L.A. did trade up, twice, in the second round to select former Arkansas forward Adou Thiero with the No. 36 pick. Advertisement Earlier this month the Lakers also, of course, saw the Buss family's 66% controlling stake in the franchise get sold, at an approximately $10 billion valuation (i.e. $6.6 billion was sold), to Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Sparks part owner Mark Walter. As free agency looms next week, the Lakers appear to be getting their Las Vegas Summer League roster in order, and are examining several undrafted young prospects the team's front office considers worthy of closer examination. The Lakers made headlines once again Friday when the Maryland Terrapins' official X account announced that L.A. had inked undrafted free agent Julian "Juju" Reese to a new contract. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Although the exact nature of the deal is unclear, it would make sense as an Exhibit 10 training camp contract. Advertisement Exhibit 10 signings can still compete for a two-way slot, and players can become eligible for $85,000 signing bonuses even if they're waived before the season — provided they spend at least 60 days on a team's G League affiliate. Normally, an Exhibit 10 signing wouldn't set the web ablaze. But Reese is the younger brother to one of the WNBA's most popular players, All-Star Chicago Sky power forward Angel Reese. The basketball world had a variety of opinions on the move. Maryland fan @MDSportsGuy1 responded, "Already better [than] Bronny." Another fan, @LBJcrib, took a dig at Juju's big sister. "Hopefully bro can make layups," joked @LBJcrib. "LFG!! JUJU Reese!!" writes fan @sports_god1 in part. "Pelinka cooking with this 1!!! Juju going to ball!! Junkyard DAWG!!! Baltimore Grit!! Love it!! 6-8, 6-9 long athletic! Rebounder, shot blocker etc." Advertisement A 6-foot-9 forward, the 23-year-old Julian Reese averaged 13.3 points on 55.5% shooting from the floor and 73.4% shooting from the charity stripe, 9.0 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals during his 2024-25 senior season with the Terrapins. Related: Angel Reese Reacts to Brother Julian Reese Signing with Lakers After NBA Draft This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Lakers have signed three more undrafted free agents
On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers made what could eventually turn out to be a significant addition. They traded the No. 55 pick in the NBA draft and cash to the Chicago Bulls for the No. 45 pick, and they then flipped that No. 45 pick for the draft rights to University of Arkansas forward Adou Thiero, who was the No. 36 selection. After the second round of the draft ended on Thursday, the Lakers continued to go to work by scooping up some undrafted players as free agents. They signed Villanova University forward Eric Dixon, who led the NCAA in scoring this past season, to a two-way contract, and they also added guard RJ Davis, guard Augustas Marčiulionis and forward Arthur Kaluma to Exhibit 10 contracts. Advertisement Three more undrafted players are joining the Purple and Gold: Ethan Taylor, TY Johnson and Julian Reese. Taylor is 6-feet-5 and 205 pounds and averaged 13.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists a game while hitting 38.4% from 3-point range this past season for the Air Force. He's a high-volume 3-point shooter who ended his four-year college career with an accuracy of 36.6% from that distance. Johnson is a 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard who spent the last three seasons at the University of California, Davis after playing for Loyola University Chicago as a freshman. He's a poor 3-point shooter, but he may have some potential on the defensive end after averaging 1.8 steals a game throughout his college career. Reese stands 6-feet-9 and weighs 252 pounds. He spent four seasons at the University of Maryland and registered 13.3 points on 55.5% field-goal shooting, 9.0 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.1 steals a game this past season. Advertisement He is the younger brother of Angel Reese, the budding star of the WNBA's Chicago Sky. This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Lakers have signed three more undrafted free agents
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John Calipari Sends Strong Message About Lakers' Second-Round Draft Pick
John Calipari Sends Strong Message About Lakers' Second-Round Draft Pick originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers entered the NBA draft with only the 55th overall pick. However, on Wednesday morning, they made the decision to trade up from No. 55 to No. 45—before ultimately moving up again to secure the No. 36 pick. It quickly became clear they had a specific target in mind. Advertisement With that pick, the Lakers selected athletic two-way wing Adou Thiero from the Arkansas Razorbacks. Thiero was originally recruited out of high school by John Calipari and spent two seasons at Kentucky before following Calipari to Arkansas, where he had the best season of his collegiate career. Shortly after Thiero's name was called, Calipari took to social media to share a strong message about the player he helped develop—making it clear just how much belief he has in Thiero's NBA future "I'm so proud of how far Adou has come from a 5'11 9th grader to becoming an NBA player. Incredible journey. Forget what round he is drafted in he is a player they will look at and go 'how did he get drafted there that was a steal,' Calipari said. "We have had guys go in the second round or even undrafted that go on to have a great NBA career! He has what it takes mentally and physically to succeed in the NBA. Go do it Adou!" Thiero made significant strides during his college career. As a freshman, he didn't start a single game and averaged just 2.3 points per contest. That changed in his sophomore season, when he started 19 games and boosted his average to 7.2 points per game. Advertisement Then came the pivotal decision—he followed head coach John Calipari to Arkansas for his junior year, where he truly broke out. Thiero started 26 games and averaged 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. His growth as an athletic, two-way player made him an ideal fit for the Lakers, who are actively seeking versatile defenders who can run the floor and stretch the court. Former Arkansas Razorbacks forward Adou Thiero (3) Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images After being selected by the Lakers with the 36th overall pick, Thiero shared his excitement about joining one of the most prestigious franchises in NBA history. 'It feels good, dream come true, just happy to be here,' Thiero said. 'Playing for the Lakers too—that's a blessing for sure.' Advertisement As for his role under new head coach JJ Redick, Thiero made it clear he's ready for anything. 'Whatever Coach JJ needs me to do, I'm ready to go out there and do it. Just put me on the floor—I got you. I'm gonna go out there and do all the little things. Whatever needs to be done will be done.' Related: Auburn Reacts to Johni Broome Being Selected in Second Round of NBA Draft This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
