In an NBA regular season game that ended today, the Lakers lost 103-114 to the Raptors and suffered two consecutive losses. According to statistics, after the All-Star weekend, the Lakers only achieved 2 wins and 8 losses, and the record was tied with the Thunder and rockets in the league in the second-to-last place in the same period, only better than the Blazers' 1 win and 7 losses. The Lakers currently have a record of 29 wins and 39 losses, ranking ninth in the West, and there is still a possibility of entering the playoffs through the playoffs.
But fans know in their hearts that this Lakers team has come to an end. Even in the playoffs, they have to win potential opponents such as the Pelicans, Clippers, Timberwolves and other potential opponents to enter the playoffs. However, the Lakers have had a lackluster record against the three teams mentioned above this season. Especially against the city's sworn enemy, the Clippers, the Lakers won 0 and lost 4.
Although the season is not over yet, the Lakers have been labeled a "failure" this season. This summer, the Lakers are bound to carry out a lineup purge. Judging from the performance of players and salary contracts, only 4 members of the entire Lakers team have no risk of leaving the team, namely Thick Brow, James, Reeves and Nunn.
James and Thick Brow are the souls of this Lakers team, and the Lakers will certainly not trade these two superstars until the last resort. Reeves, on the other hand, lost this year's draft and signed a 2-year contract with the Lakers. Next season, Reeves' contract is non-guaranteed, with an annual salary of just $1.56 million. Given his positive performances this season, the Lakers have no reason to give up on him.
As for Nunn, who has been injured, he also has a 1-year contract left with the Lakers, and it is a player option. Considering that Nunn has not played this season, he will definitely choose to execute the player option and stay with the Lakers next season. Since Nunn has not played this season, he is equally not worth much on the trading floor. The Lakers should continue to keep him.
In addition to the above 4 people, the rest of the Lakers players have the possibility of leaving the team. Among them, the most famous is Wei Shao. He has only 1 year left on his contract with the Lakers and is still a player option. Even if Westbrook chooses to execute the contract, the Lakers may send him away through a deal. Then there's Anthony, who has no problems with his ability and performance, but he wants a championship. Staying with the Lakers is obviously not the best option.
Of the rest of the players, Howard was not reused by Vogel and had no need to remain in the team. Tucker is the only player in the Lakers with trading value, and he is likely to be sent away by the Lakers. After a year of training with the Lakers, Munch is expected to seek a mid-class contract. Bradley, Ellington, Bazemore and Ariza are all chicken rib players, and the Lakers probably won't leave them. Can you be sure that the Lakers lineup will change again next season, as for being able to return to the championship competition? Who knows!