Beijing time on November 19, after the Lakers won the championship, they took the lead in completing a deal. The team's champion guard Danny Green was sent to the Thunder and was traded to Schroder. The Lakers management wants to retain the winning team this year, and salary issues have become the biggest problem that plagues the team. It is difficult to sign a long-term contract after Rondo is determined to jump out of the contract. Considering the value of Rondo, it is difficult for the Lakers to keep him. In addition, the team's lineup also includes Caruso and Bradley.
After this year's finals, Bradley did not follow the team to attend the rematch. And put forward a request to the team, in addition to seeing Rondo, Pope have jumped out of the contract, and asked for a long-term contract with the team. This season, Bradley played 49 games for the Lakers in the regular season. He averaged 8.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 24.2 minutes per game. Although the scoring data is not high, he can often make three-pointers. Contributed to a high shooting percentage off the line, and on the defensive end, helped the Lakers improve defensive efficiency. In an interview with NBA reporter Romana Shelburne,
revealed that Bradley had offered to play for the team next season, but he also repositioned himself during the off season, including changing the team’s agent. Earlier, he promised to be the player option for the next season, but suddenly changed his attitude, because in the free market, a team expressed interest in Bradley. In the 20-21 season, Bradley has a 1 year 5 million player option, but after missing the rematch, Bradley's personal contract value increase is not very large.
After entering the rematch this year, Bradley missed the game and refused to contact the players, which also proved that the Lakers' loss of Bradley did not affect the victory. In Mingji Chris Haynes reported that the Warriors, Bucks and other teams have passed on interest. They are willing to offer a long-term contract extension than the Lakers, so other teams are willing to recruit Bradley, and indirectly Sex promoted the possibility of him wanting to leave the Lakers. And after the rematch, the Lakers management also promised Bradley's championship ring, so Bradley can jump out of the contract and pursue a long-term contract.
