Rui Hachimura says he’s capable of being a No. 1 option and admits it was tough to get the ball on the Lakers last season “I feel like the people around me know. They always say that they're always watching me. Even last year, when those three guys played, Austin, LeBron, Luka, it's tough to get the ball, but when one guy or two guys are out, I always show up. I was the number one scorer too, so I always showed up, whatever they need. I always proved that I'm always ready to be in that position.” (Via clutchpoints.com/nba/los-ang…)

LaRavia, Thiero, Carr out & plug got pulled on Looney mid-game. Redick then chose to play with 8 in the 2nd game of the season rather than use Vando. Think about that. And I’m NOT saying JJ is wrong! But it’s crystal clear they need a big & trade season is months away