Mingpai! Refusing to renew the contract, the Lakers are considering making big deals, with limited talent, how big is he worth?

NBA league is now getting bigger and bigger, and it is natural for stars to pursue maximum salary. For championship teams, it is easy to use, has defense and three-pointers, and it is worth it no matter how expensive it is. For example, Aaron Gordon in this year's playoffs, he has height, defense, three-point shooting ability, and big heart ability, and he can help the Nuggets win. Therefore, Aaron Gordon's four-year, $133 million contract is not expensive. Fans say that it is great value for the Nuggets to renew Aaron Gordon. Without Aaron Gordon, the Nuggets might have lost the playoffs this year. Jokic and Murray want to compete, and Aaron Gordon becomes the key.

The Los Angeles Lakers' playoff results this year were not satisfactory: they were third in the regular season in the Western Conference, and were eliminated 4-1 by the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. US media ESPN experts believe that the Lakers lost to the Timberwolves this year's playoffs, just like the Suns were swept 4-0 by the Timberwolves last year, because the Lakers have no inside line and no defense, and are restrained by the Timberwolves' double tower combination. Jokic + Aaron Gordon, Gobert + Randall, these tall inside and forwards are very restrained by the Lakers' lineup. Therefore, NBA experts believe that if the Lakers want to compete for the championship, they must make trades to significantly adjust the lineup during the offseason. At the end of the season press conference, Lakers general manager Pelinka said that Reeves, like Doncic, are both non-sale products of the team. However, the latest report from the Lakers reporters is that the team wants to provide Reeves with a four-year, $89.2 million early contract renewal, but Reeves refuses to renew his contract early. He may want to jump out of the contract in 2026 to try the free market. Previously, Reeves renewed his contract by cutting his salary. This time, Reeves may want to pursue a larger contract, which will lead to a change in the Lakers' lineup.

This season, Reeves, the third core of the Lakers, averaged 20.2 points + 4.5 rebounds + 5.8 assists + 1.1 steals per game in the regular season (various data set career highs), shooting percentage of 46.0%, three-point shooting percentage of 37.7%, free throw shooting percentage of 87.7%, and real shooting percentage of 61.6%. In the playoffs, Reeves was limited by the Timberwolves' defense, and it was difficult to play offensive points: he averaged 16.2 points per game, shot only 41.1% from the field, and his three-point shooting percentage was 31.9%, and his efficiency declined a lot. How big a contract do you think Reeves is worth?

US media ESPN experts wrote an article that because Reeves refused to renew his contract in advance, the Lakers can consider making big trades and adjusting their lineup this summer offseason. Except for Doncic and James, other players can trade. The Lakers have two first-round picks. In addition to young stars such as Reeves and Kneckett, the Lakers should be able to trade with a stronger core and form a stronger Big Three lineup. If Doncic and James want to win the championship, they must have a defense + rebounding inside line, and also need a super forward line that is both offense and defense like Aaron Gordon.

Some people also say that the Lakers should trade James and build a team around Doncic alone. However, James is still the first player in the league. Doncic + James' take-out tickets and jersey sales will still make the Lakers make a fortune. Therefore, Lakers owner Jenny Buss will definitely not consider trading James unless James wants to leave. James's data and strength at the age of 40 are even stronger than many All-Star players. As long as the Lakers have a chance to compete for the championship, he will keep playing hard. If you were Lakers General Manager Pelinka, how would you consider making a trade to strengthen the lineup this summer?