Since the Lakers won this year’s championship, it was reported within a few days that their winning lineup might face the end of dissolution. Earlier, reporters reported that Rondo, Pope and others are expected to be out of contract. Become a free agent, and Howard is now a free agent. Although many people believe that Howard will renew the contract with the Lakers, the Lakers are not necessarily.
Although Howard's data is not so impressive this season, he averaged only 7.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game, but his efficiency is very high, shooting 72.9% from the field. The most important thing is that Howard's mentality has undergone a very big change. Therefore, Howard is now in the second spring of his career. Many teams want him. Therefore, Howard's new contract salary will also rise sharply. This is obviously not for the Lakers whose salary space is limited. Given Howard is too big a contract, if you can use the same money to sign a more comprehensive offensive and defensive insider, I believe the Lakers will give up Howard with a high probability.
According to the latest report by Forbes Sports reporter Sean Deveney, the Lakers are currently trying to attract veterans who are suitable for them and willing to cut salaries in the free market. A league executive revealed that the Lakers now have a goal, and his contract has expired this year. Ibaka.
A team general manager said that in his opinion, Ibaka is the kind of insider the Lakers need. The Lakers were also interested in him before. If the Lakers can get him and Ibaka can stay healthy, then he Will be a very good insider, but only if he is willing to accept a salary cut to join the Lakers.
Many fans are no strangers to Ibaka. In his career, he was a two-time blocker and was selected for the best defensive team three times. So in terms of defense, Ibaka is definitely not under Howard. In addition, Ibaka is still at its peak and has a very comprehensive offensive ability. This season, he averaged 15.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in the regular season, and his three-point shooting percentage reached 38.5%. It is worth noting that in the postseason In the 11 games played in the game, Ibaka's three-point shooting percentage was as high as 51.1%. If the Lakers can get him, their shooting problems outside the three-point line can be resolved to a certain extent.
has a comprehensive offense and a very good defense. With the same money, the Lakers will obviously give up Howard and choose Ibaka, and he and James' thick eyebrow partner will undoubtedly be more suitable, but considering Ibaka in the past season His salary is as high as $23.27 million, and the Lakers currently have only one mid-class exception worth $9.8 million, and they don't want to spend it all on one player. So, whether the Lakers can sign Ibaka depends on how eager Ibaka is to join the Lakers.
