The Lakers ushered in a game against the Rockets on March 10, Beijing time, and Lakers superstar LeBron James has also played in this away game.
Yahoo Sports reporter Chris Haynes was the first to report the news, and Lakers coach Frank Vogel confirmed James' comeback in a pre-game press conference:
In James' absence, the Lakers have lost games against the Spurs, and for the Lakers, James' health is still the key to the team's remaining games and potential playoff participation.
Westbrook, on the other hand, has $47.1 million in player options next season, and according to Open Air Stand reporter Eric Pinchus, there is already a possibility that Westbrook will reach a buyout contract with the team in the league:
"After investigating many sources, no one predicted that Westbrook would turn down his $47.1 million player option next season, instead, there would be the possibility of buying out the contract."
So far this season, Wei Shao, who played for the Lakers, has indeed not performed well enough, which is why it is estimated that it is difficult for any team to accept Wei Shao's contract of up to $47.1 million.
Finally, it should be talked about because of Harden's excellent performance after joining the 76ers and partnering Embiid, there have been many statements in recent times that Harden and Embiid are a new generation of OK combinations. In this regard, O'Neill also expressed his views on Harden and Embiid in a show:
"No, no, absolutely not," O'Neill said, "I've been partnering with Kobe for 8 years and they haven't even come close to us, don't say that anymore, damn it." ”
The combination of O'Neill and Kobe Bryant has won three championships for the Lakers, and harden and Embiid have only won 5 games together, at least for now, Harden and Embiid are indeed far from being able to match the OK combination.