The Lakers lost two big players without doing anything, and James renewed his contract as a decoration?
In the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers' offseason has been unusually quiet, in stark contrast to other teams' recruitment, and the Lakers' recruitment market has been as quiet as a lake. Lakers leader LeBron · James is on the verge of signing a two-year, $104 million contract extension with the team, according to ESPN, and the numbers are impressive. The contract not only gives James an option for a second year, but also includes trade veto, demonstrating his thoughtful and cautious approach to the latter stages of his career.
Rumors have that James was interested in lowering his salary to help the team, but the Lakers' tight salary space is like an insurmountable obstacle, limiting their actions in the trade market. Assistant coach Jordan · Ott has decided to join the Cleveland Cavaliers, while forward Prince has also chosen the path of the Milwaukee Bucks to reunite with former Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, and the departure of the two has undoubtedly added variables to the Lakers' roster.
The Lakers did not hesitate to sign Christie to a four-year contract extension for a heavy sum of $8 million per year, and the total value of this contract is as high as $32 million, showing the trust and expectations of the Lakers. At the same time, the Warriors signed Kyle Lee for a smarter price, a player who has already shone in the playoffs and has undoubtedly added a force to the Warriors.
The Lakers' coaching staff has not yet come to an end, and this uncertainty has cast a shadow over the journey of the new season, raising speculation about the future of the Lakers. Although the super-team of James and Davis is still star-studded, in the NBA, a league full of strong players, they urgently need more support and help in order to challenge for the championship again.
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