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Reaves Wants The Max? | 2Yr Deal For Lebron? | What Happens To Rui | Guest: Bobby Marks, ESPN

from Hoops Talk with Allen Sliwa · host AM 570 LA Sports & iHeartRadio

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into a crucial offseason, and there are major decisions looming that could shape the franchise for years to come. Is Austin Reaves positioning himself for a future max contract? Would a new two-year deal for LeBron James be the best path forward for the Lakers? And which wing players should Los Angeles target to strengthen the roster around Luka Dončić? Joining the show is ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks to break down the Lakers' salary cap situation, contract flexibility, trade assets, and realistic offseason options. We'll discuss Reaves' value, LeBron's future, potential free-agent and trade targets, and how the Lakers can maximize their championship window.  🏀 Topics Include: • Austin Reaves and his next contract • Should the Lakers prepare for a max deal? • LeBron James' contract options and future plans • The benefits of a potential two-year extension • Lakers salary cap and apron implications • Wing targets for the offseason • Trade possibilities and roster upgrades • Bobby Marks' insight on Lakers team-building • NBA offseason rumors and league-wide news Join us live for Lakers analysis, NBA discussion, fan questions, and the latest rumors surrounding the purple and gold. #Lakers #LosAngelesLakers #AustinReaves #LeBronJames #LukaDoncic #BobbyMarks #LakersRumors #LakersNews #NBA #NBARumors #NBAFreeAgency #LakersOffseason #RobPelinka #LakeShow #Basketball #ESPNNBA #LakersLive #NBATrades #WesternConference #SportsTalk Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiS_8yajk3EOOjh8GHKKz_A/join Wallace Firm: https://WallaceWins.com/SLIWA Harrah's Offer: HarrahsSoCal.com 0:00 – Intro | Listener comments 6:50 – Does Austin Reaves want a max contract? 15:38 – Listener comments on Austin Reaves 20:05 – LeBron on a 2yr deal?! 23:00 – Listener comments 27:11 – Wallace Firm ad 28:25 – Guest: Bobby Marks ESPN NBA Front Office Insider 30:11 – Will the Lakers use their #25 pick or trade it? 32:22 – What’s the feeling around the league with the Lakes & new ownership? 34:50 – How would Bobby approach the Austin Reaves negotiations this summer? 39:14 – Is there a world where Lakers let Austin walk if he demands the max? 41:12 – Bobby on LeBron’s future 43:28 – Does Bobby think Deandre Ayton opts out? 45:08 – What does Bobby think Rui’s market is? 46:10 – How far does Bobby think the Lakers are from the top of the West? 49:34 – Takeaways from the Bobby Marks interview 51:46 – Listener comments 54:12 – James Worthy’s thoughts on building the team around Luka 56:07 – Weekend Preview | NBA News | NBA Finals Game 2 tonight 1:00:07 – Listener commentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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