Will the Lakers have to Pay Extra in Trade as "Punishment" for getting Luka?

The Lakers have some work to do this summer to improve the team enough to realistically compete for a title, but multiple reports indicate that might not be so easy. 

Why? Not just because the price for certain players (namely centers) might be steep, but because the rest of the league might be in the mood to punish them for being gifted Luka Dončić at the trade deadline. The Athletic's Jovan Buha (among others) reports that the "Lakers Tax" might be in play this offseason, as teams are at the very least sensitive to the idea of making a team that was just gifted Luka Doncic better. So if the Lakers want Daniel Gafford, the Mavs might insist not just on Dalton Knecht, but also a first rounder (and balancing salary). That's a lot for a guy who has never been able to establish himself as a starting center in the NBA. Plus, the Lakers are going to have to pay him next offseason. 

Do they like him that much? 

Broadly, how much can/should the Lakers overpay for a center, if at all? Are they in position to overpay at all? 

Meanwhile, Giannis is reportedly staying in Milwaukee. How does that impact the Lakers? Plus, we open the mailbag to talk LeBron. 

 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: The Lakers and Daniel Gafford. Is an overpay coming? 

 

SEGMENT 2: Can the Lakers overpay for anyone? 

 

SEGMENT 3: Giannis, trades and the Lakers. 

 

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