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Front Office Showing ‘Little Sign’ Of Aggression & Willingness To Deal First-Round Picks
As it currently stands, the Los Angeles Lakers are not anywhere near championship contention. Even after a December trade to bring in Dorian Finney-Smith, the franchise still needs roster improvements if they plan to compete this season. So all eyes are on general manager Rob Pelinka.
The Lakers do still have some assets in terms of players on tradable contracts as well as draft capital, but whether they will choose to make a big move is unclear. The trade deadline is less than two weeks away, but it sounds as if Pelinka and the Lakers won’t be major buyers.
According to Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Pelinka and the Lakers have shown little signs of aggression in recent trade talks and remain hesitant to send off their future draft picks:
The Lakers’ recent discussions with teams show little sign of aggression, sources say, and those actions speak to their concern level about their stars at the moment. The Lakers have shown a reticence to put their future first-round picks into trades in recent seasons, and there’s no indication that position has shifted.
This is very much in line with other previous reports which stated that if the Lakers do make another move, it won’t be for a big name or star to pair with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The superstar duo has reportedly been pushing for Pelinka to make another move as they feel the Lakers aren’t far away from contention, but it seems more and more likely that any move would be a minor one.
That isn’t necessarily a bad thing as bringing in another good role player or two could greatly enhance this roster. By all accounts, Pelinka doesn’t want mortgage the Lakers’ future by giving away first-round draft picks in a deal that doesn’t guarantee them a championship and it is hard to argue with that sentiment.
It is a difficult balance to try and compete now as LeBron continues to perform at a high level while Davis has been one of the best players in the NBA this season while still not putting the franchise in an awful spot years down the line. Pelinka will continue to scour the market for the right deals to make, but time is ticking.
Anthony Davis wants Lakers to acquire a center
If Rob Pelinka and the Lakers are able to swing another deal, the question then becomes what type of player should the team target. For Anthony Davis the choice is a simple one.
In a recent interview, Davis again reiterated his desire for the Lakers to bring in another center as he feels he is at his best when being able to play more at the power forward position. The franchise has been linked to a couple of centers, but whether or not they are able to agree to the right trade remains to be seen.
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In the world of professional sports, the front office of a team plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the franchise. One key aspect of this is the willingness to make bold moves, including trading first-round draft picks in order to improve the team’s chances of success.However, recent reports suggest that some front offices are showing “little sign” of aggression and willingness to deal first-round picks. This lack of willingness to take risks and make big moves could have a significant impact on a team’s ability to compete at the highest level.
It’s important for front offices to carefully weigh the potential risks and rewards of trading away first-round picks. While it can be a difficult decision to part with a valuable asset, sometimes it is necessary in order to make a significant improvement to the team’s roster.
Fans and analysts alike will be keeping a close eye on how front offices navigate these decisions in the coming months. Will they show the aggression and willingness to make bold moves, or will they play it safe and stick with the status quo? Only time will tell.
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#Front #Office #Showing #Sign #Aggression #Willingness #Deal #FirstRound #PicksRussia exploiting energy crisis in Moldova to justify future aggression – ISW
Kremlin officials are attempting to exploit the energy crisis in Moldova to set conditions to justify future Russian aggression against that country.
That is according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), as cited by Ukrinform.
The analysts note that both Ukrainian and Moldovan authorities are working to address Moldova’s gas crisis. However, the pro-Russian self-proclaimed Transnistrian authorities have consistently rejected assistance from either Ukraine or Moldova. For instance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on January 12 that Ukraine was ready to supply coal to Transnistria, but the offer went unanswered. Similarly, Transnistria recently declined Moldova’s proposal to receive gas via European platforms.
“Kremlin officials are attempting to exploit the energy crisis in Moldova to set conditions to justify future Russian aggression against Moldova,” the ISW analysts believe.
They also noted that Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihail Popșoi stated that Russia is using its artificially created energy crisis to try to destabilize the Moldovan economy in order to influence the upcoming elections.
The analysts also refer to the comments by Russian Presidential Aide and former Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev on January 14. He claimed that that Moldovan authorities are to blame for the current energy crisis even though the crisis began on January 1 when Gazprom cut gas supplies to Transnistria while making false allegations about Moldova’s debt to Gazprom. Patrushev emphasized that Russia’s priority in Moldova is to “protect Russia’s compatriots” from “discrimination.” He drew a parallel between Moldova and Ukraine, suggesting that Moldova’s “anti-Russian policy” might “lead to Moldova either becoming part of another state [likely in reference to Romania] or ceasing to exist altogether.”
Read also: Chisinau responds as Kremlin claims Moldova “may cease to exist“ “Russia has long claimed its need to protect its “compatriots abroad” in Ukraine as a justification for its aggression against Ukraine, and Patrushev’s statements suggest that the Kremlin is setting conditions to exploit the artificially created gas crisis in Moldova to justify potential future Russian aggression against Moldova as a necessary response to Moldova’s policies that threaten Russian “compatriots” in Moldova,” the reports says.
As reported by Ukrinform, on December 28, Gazprom announced it would halt gas supplies to Moldova, citing alleged debts by Moldovagaz. In response, Transnistrian authorities declared a state of emergency. After the gas supply was cut on January 1, central heating was shut off in Transnistrian cities, with gas only available for cooking. The region’s reserves are projected to last 20 days. To cope, Moldova’s Power Plant (Moldavskaya GRES) has switched to coal-based electricity generation.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) recently released a report detailing how Russia is exploiting the energy crisis in Moldova to justify potential future aggression in the region.According to the report, Russia has been using its control over energy supplies to Moldova as a means of exerting political pressure on the country. This has allowed Russia to gain influence and leverage over Moldova’s government, potentially setting the stage for future aggression in the region.
ISW warns that Russia’s actions in Moldova are part of a broader strategy to expand its influence and control in Eastern Europe. By exploiting the energy crisis in Moldova, Russia is able to further its own geopolitical goals and potentially set the stage for future aggression in the region.
The report serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by Russia’s aggressive tactics in Eastern Europe and highlights the need for vigilance and cooperation among Western allies to counter Russian aggression in the region.
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- Russia
- Energy crisis
- Moldova
- Aggression
- ISW
- Geopolitics
- Eastern Europe
- Foreign policy
- Security threats
- Regional tensions
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The Aggression Scale
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When out-on-bail mob boss Bellavance (Ray Wise of “Reaper”) discovers that $500,000 of his money is missing, he sends four hardcore hit men (including Dana Ashbrook of “Twin Peaks” and Derek Mears of FRIDAY THE 13TH) to send a “loud and messy” message to the suspected thieves’ families. But when the killers invade the Rutledge home, they’ll meet the household’s emotionally disturbed young son Owen (Ryan Hartwig). Owen has a history of violent behavior, knows how to make lethal booby-traps and is about to teach these thugs some deadly lessons in extreme vengeance. Fabianne Therese co-stars in the savage thriller that stunned midnight audiences at the 2012 SXSW Film Festival and IndieWire called “like HOME ALONE with more death!”
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
MPAA rating : R (Restricted)
Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.7 x 5.4 inches; 0.01 ounces
Item model number : 25148849
Director : Steven C. Miller
Media Format : NTSC, Widescreen, Color, Multiple Formats
Run time : 1 hour and 25 minutes
Release date : September 25, 2012
Actors : Ray Wise, Dana Ashbrook, Derek Mears
Studio : Anchor Bay Entertainment
ASIN : B007CZ334Q
Number of discs : 1
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