The Lakers have played 58 games this season, meaning they still have more than 20 regular season games to play this season. The current situation with the Lakers is not good, and Davis has suffered another injury. Even whether the Lakers can break into the playoffs next has to put a big question mark. If the Lakers don't make it to the playoffs this season, it means they play more than two dozen games and the season will be over. The Lakers face a real problem after the end of the season, because they currently have an eight-man contract that is about to expire.
The eight men were Anthony, Howard, Jordan Jr., and Bazemore. Ariza, Ellington, Bradley and Munch. Which of these players are likely to stay with the Lakers after becoming free agents, and which are likely to leave? We also made an analysis through their performance with the Lakers this season. There is one player who may be robbed after entering the free market, and this player is Munch.
Munch has only taken a base salary contract this season, but he can average 13 points per game and shoot 39.9 percent from three-point range. The shooting percentage is also as high as 47.1%, which is fully worthy of a contract with an annual salary of tens of millions. So Munch may seek a big contract after the curtain opens in the offseason. At that time, the respective teams may throw an olive branch to him. Due to his excellent performance with the Lakers this season, the Lakers may choose to renew his contract in the offseason.
Four of these eight people have a high probability of leaving the team. They are Howard, Jordan Jr., Bazemore and Ellington. First of all, Howard has not had a happy season with the Lakers, and he has not been given a stable playing time. Even if his effect on the field is good. So even if Howard is not renewed by the Lakers after the start of the offseason, he personally wants to leave the Lakers. Going to other teams howard may get more trust and playing time. And Jordan Jr., Batzmore, these players have been completely abandoned by Vogel in the middle of the season, so their departure should be a foregone conclusion. As for Ellington, he is also in a dispensable state with the Lakers, and his existence does not make much sense.
In short, after the end of last season, the Lakers' trade is now a complete failure. The Lakers may have a big change in the lineup this offseason. Pelinka will probably be the busiest person. James will also wait and see the Lakers trade off-season. If they can have a good deal then James may choose to stay with the Lakers, and instead James may have the idea of leaving the team. I don't know what the fans think?