5 people stayed in the team for 2 days, and the Lakers' 15-man roster is about to come out! Multiple teams poached Kobe Bryant Jr. James to solve the urgent need

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2024-06-30 11:43Creators in the field of sports

On June 30, Beijing time, after the draft successfully won the No. 17 pick instant shooter Kneckett and the No. 55 pick Bronny, the Lakers began to set their sights on the free and contract renewal market, in the past two days, 5 players stayed on the team, and the 15-man list was about to come out.

5 people stay in the team for 2 days

First: Russell exercises a player option worth $18.69 million for next season.

Second: Wood executes a player option worth $3.04 million.

Third: Hayes exercises a player option worth $2.46 million.

The trio were the first to stay, but the situation was completely different, with Russell, who was caught in trade rumors long before the start of the '23-24 season, and who has never been the perfect No. 1 player in the eyes of the Lakers, and Russell wants a big contract.

As a result, the two sides signed a relatively cheap two-year contract before the start of the 23-24 season, with a player option for the second year, hoping to try a trade in the middle of the season, while also making it easier for Russell to find a home this summer.

Last season, Russell averaged 18 points, 3.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game in the regular season and 4.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in the playoffs.

Wood is another player to take a pay cut to join the Lakers, with the same goals as Russell, trying to prove himself in the '23-24 season and get a big contract.

As a result, Wood suffered injuries and did not recover until the playoffs, but did not get a chance to play, resulting in no market at all.

Hayes has always been a base-salary player, and staying in the system that the Lakers are relatively familiar with is a good choice for him.

Fourth: Reddish exercises a $2.5 million player option

According to Shams of The Athletic, Reddish has exercised a $2.5 million player option.

Last season, Reddish played in 48 games, averaging 20.5 minutes per game, averaging 5.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals, while shooting 33.6% from three-point range

Compared to Wood and Hayes, Reddish's return is a good sign, as a wing player, Reddish's defense is reliable enough, whether it is to retain or continue to trade, it is a good chip and a head.

Fifth: James is willing to take a pay cut to stay with the team

According to a report from Shams, James will jump out of the player option worth 51.42 million to renew his contract with the Lakers, but the specific amount depends on whether the Lakers can bring in star-level players in the future.

If the Lakers can bring in stars of the caliber of Klay, Harden and Wallan, then James is willing to take a $16 million pay cut to qualify the Lakers for a $12.9 million full mid-range exception.

If the Lakers fail to complete the recruitment, then James will ask for a three-year, $162 million salary cap including trade veto, and Rich Paul made it clear that James has limited patience and plans to complete the signing with the Lakers before the start of the U.S. men's basketball training camp on July 6.

With 4 players clearly staying on the team, and James is likely to stay on the team, the Lakers who will stay in the team with 5 people in 2 years, and the 15-man roster is about to come out.

The current roster of 11 players: Bushy Eyebrow, Russell, Hachimura, Reeves, Vincent, Vanderbilt, Schifino, Wood, Hayes, Reddish and Lewis.

2 rookies: Kneckert and Bronny (contract not signed yet)

There is a high probability that two people will stay on the team: James and Christie.

Compared with James, who is basically certain to stay in the team, Christie's future is still in suspense.

According to a previous report from HoopsHype Register Scotto, the Lakers have made a qualifying offer to "Kobe Bryant" Christie to become a restricted free agent.

One of the most sought-after young wings in the free agency market this summer, Dan Woike has revealed that multiple teams are interested in acquiring him, but the Lakers have early bird rights to Christie and plan to match any offer.

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