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Stephen A. Smith: Giannis With Luka Is “Not Realistic,” but It’s the Lakers

“I don't believe it's realistic either,” Smith said of Giannis with Luka in L.A., citing about $51M in cap space without LeBron and Hachimura. He noted the Lakers’ three movable firsts, 2026, 2031, 2033, and pointed to 2011’s Paul trade veto. “Here’s where it gets interesting though. It’s the Lakers,” Smith said, referring to the shocking Luka trade.