Beijing time on November 18, according to "Los Angeles Times" reporter Brad Turner, Lakers general manager Robert Pelinka hopes to start with Anthony Davis and Kenta on November 18, local time. In addition to Vius Caldwell Pope discussing a new contract, Pelinka also hopes to keep Dwight Howard and Markieff Morris.
At present, the Lakers management is very busy, they not only have to inspect rookies, but also have to persuade many players to stay. In July of this year, the Lakers took 17 players to the Orlando Disney rematch park to participate in the game. Of these 17 players, 8 became free agents this offseason. This data does not include Avery Brad. Lee, he did not participate in the rematch due to personal reasons, and there is also Danny Green, who has just been traded to the Thunder.
In the 2020-21 season, only 6 Lakers have actual contracts: Alex Caruso, Quinn Cook, LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, Dennis Schroe Germany and Tarren Horton Tucker. Obviously, this is a big vacancy for the defending champion. For the Lakers, their goal in the new season is to defend the championship. They are also working hard to upgrade the team's lineup by trading and signing free agents. Of course, they will also try to re-sign some free agents within the team. According to reporter Brad Turner, Lakers general manager Robert Pelinka hopes to negotiate new contracts with Anthony Davis and Kentavius Caldwell-Pop, and also hopes that Howard Stay with Markieff Morris.
Howard and Markieff Morris played very well last season, and their performance in the playoffs has also become a bargaining chip. In the 2019-20 season, Howard averaged 7.5 points and 7.3 rebounds in the regular season and 5.8 points and 4.6 rebounds in the playoffs. Morris averaged 5.9 points and 3 rebounds per game in the playoffs, shooting 44.9% from the field and 42% from three-pointers. The Lakers are very interested in keeping two players, but unfortunately, they do not have Howard. And Morris's bird rights.
