On January 26, Beijing time, according to the report of NBA reporter Sean Devinny, an NBA team manager believes that in terms of Howard 's performance in the past half season is a good choice to get most of the team's middle-class contracts. Howard completed his redemption this season in Lakers . He worked diligently as a blue-collar player, worked hard and became a role model for players. The Lakers really need him to provide support to James and , , but at the same time, Howard's value has increased, and it has become difficult for the team to renew the contract with Warcraft in the summer.
Last summer, Howard signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Lakers with a one-year minimum salary of $2.56 million, and has previously been promoted to a regular basis for his outstanding performance. Howard averaged 7.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game this season, with a shooting percentage of 72.2%, and his performance was worth the money.
According to Devinney's report, the middle-class contract for NBA teams next season will be $9.7 million. If Howard asks for an annual salary of $7 million, he will eat up the Lakers' limited salary space or use up most of the Lakers' middle-class contracts.
20 summer Lakers will prioritize renewal of Anthony Davis . The annual salary of Brother Davis is $27 million this season. Once the contract is renewed, his annual salary will increase to $35 million next season.
Rondo's contract will expire, and Pope may also break out of the contract. These two are quite important to the team, and the Lakers need to keep them. Even if these two go to other teams, the Lakers need to consider the team's salary space and how much annual salary can they provide to Howard.
Howard is having a happy life in the current Lakers. He said: "I am very happy here, I like it, I am having fun here, I don't know what will happen in the future, I won't consider those now, I just focus on the time I play here now."
Howard's attitude is very clear. He won't consider the summer. He just wants to continue to play this season well and help the Lakers win the championship. For Warcraft, this is a very rare opportunity to win the championship in his career. He also needs to seize it and cannot focus on it.
If Howard helps the Lakers win the championship, his value may further increase, and more teams will also want to get him. At that time, it will be even more difficult for the Lakers to keep Warcraft unless the Warcraft is willing to cut their salary.
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