Execution 52.6 million, James is considering retirement! The Lakers retain 2.35 million soldiers + DFS can sign 96.5 million for 4 years

will implement the 52.6 million player option, and the team record reveals that James has been considering retirement for three consecutive years! As the draft ended, the Lakers also began to adjust their lineup. On the one hand, they left the surprise Goodwin, who had a $2.35 million contract, and on the other hand, DFS, who had the player option, could sign a $96.5 million fat contract for four years.

Doncic Big Loss

According to ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin, Doncic is devoted to offseason slimming training and nutritional diet, and has achieved outstanding results.

Judging from the latest photos posted by fans, Doncic has completed a significant loss of weight. While sitting and taking photos with fans, Doncic cannot see fat on his abdomen.

Dave McMenamin also gave the core motivation for why Doncic quickly lost weight this summer.

The first point was that it was traded without being informed by the Mavericks in the 24-25 season, which made Doncic feel incredible and received additional incentives.

The second point is that the Lakers' first round elimination in the 24-25 season also made Doncic determined to lose weight and improve his personal form. In the case of third in the Western Conference in the regular season, the Lakers were swept by the Timberwolves Gentleman in the first round. After being eliminated, head coach Redick also publicly stated that some players' physical condition did not reach the championship level, and criticizing Doncic was obvious.

However, for the Lakers, Doncic's loss of weight cannot completely change the team's current difficult situation of limited chips and obvious shortcoming of lineups.

Whether you can truly enter the championship ranks next season depends on Pelinka's operations in the subsequent freedom and trading market this summer, and a series of difficulties are already facing Pelinka.

James is considering retirement

First, Lakers' team reporter Dave McMenamin wrote an article to analyze James' future, pointing out that the latter is not willing to cut his salary and is likely to implement a player option worth $52.6 million.

This is not good news for the Lakers, because the resources and space for the Lakers to improve their lineup this summer are already limited.

If James executes the player option, it will mean that the Lakers cannot use the full middle class of $14.1 million, and can only use the mini middle class of $5.7 million.

Dave McMenamin also pointed out in the article that James has been considering retirement for three consecutive years.

"Before the start of the new season, James will always train with his son Brownie. This is the first time that the father and son have spent a long offseason together since the Olympics last summer. Several sources told ESPN that James has been considering retirement since 23 years and has been like this for three consecutive offseasons, but he still has not decided whether next season will be the last dance."

As Dave McMenamin said, James is actively training with Brownie and posted training videos on social media.

In the video posted, James completed consecutive breakthroughs and dunks with the ball, and he wrote that he completed 45 minutes of personal training, mainly two physical training.

can sign up to 4 years of $96.5 million

If James is unwilling to cut his salary and the Lakers also want to use the $14.1 million middle-class special case, then they can only let some role players go, such as Finney Smith, who has the $15.4 million player option.

According to ESPN salary expert Bobby Max, Finney Smith can sign a contract extension with the Lakers up to three years and $54 million by Saturday, and $90.2 million for four years from Sunday to next Monday.

If he executes the $15.4 million player option, he can sign a contract of up to $96.5 million after July 6.

and he hopes to get a multi-year contract. If he cannot get it in the Lakers, he will consider leaving the team. The Rockets have set his sights on him.

NBA reporter Evan Sidery pointed out that the Rockets are seeking wing reinforcement, and Finney Smith is one of the targets, and the potential trading chips will be Whitmore and Langdale.

Leave $2.35 million in the surprises

When the salary situation is relatively tight, the Lakers will naturally not let the surprises Goodwin off the bonus contract.

According to Ary, the Lakers will execute Goodwin's 25-26 season player option worth $2.35 million.

24-25 season Goodwin became the surprise player with the Lakers, averaging 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of 38.2%.