Today, the Lakers officially announced that the team will cut Ariza. According to the previous Shams report, the Lakers plan to use a vacated player place to convert a young player into a standard contract before Sunday's signing deadline. Ariza has played in 24 games for the Lakers this season, averaging four points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. Due to injuries and ageing, the performance was not satisfactory.
Vogel said today that the Lakers will scout young players in the last three games and will give Gabriel more playing time. 'I think Gabriel played well, but what he needs to improve is to avoid fouls, sometimes he gets his chances but only plays 10 minutes because of too many fouls and if he can control it, he can play 20-30 minutes.
Today's Lakers away game against the Warriors, James's ankle is still sore, did not play. Also not playing are Thick Brow, Westbrook and Anthony. Thick eyebrows are not played because of plantar fasciitis, Wei Shao is not beaten because of sore right shoulder, and Anthony is not beaten because of gastrointestinal problems.
Live broadcast footage lists multiple stats for the Lakers this season: they are 27-31 before the All-Star Game and only 4-17 after the All-Star Game; the Big Three have played in 21 games together, with a record of 11-10; a total of 40 starting lineups have been tried this season, second only to the Nets' 43 sets; lakers players average 30 years and 241 days, the oldest in the league.
Sitting on the sidelines and watching Howard shoot his eighth three-pointer of the season, Thick Brow and Anthony were happy.
Today's final score is the Lakers 112-128 Warriors, Tucker 40 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals, Munch 24 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal, Reeves 12 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, Johnson 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, Howard 16 points, 12 rebounds and 1 assist, Ellington 6 points and 4 rebounds, Gabriel 6 points and 3 rebounds, Augustine 2 rebounds and 3 assists, Andre Bazemore 2 rebounds.
Tucker has unlimited firing rights today, scoring 40 points on 15-of-28 shooting, a career high! And Tucker has also become the second player for the Lakers to get 40+ this season after James.
Tomorrow the Lakers will play back-to-back against the Thunder, and Vogel said James' thick eyebrows will not necessarily miss tomorrow's game, because it is the Lakers' last game at home this season, and the fans should be thanked for their support. Tomorrow we will see how the players are doing and then make a decision.
After playing the last 2 regular season games, the Lakers' season is over. Regarding the future of the Lakers, Magic Johnson expressed his views on social platforms, mainly to fire Vogel; retain Westbrook in the offseason; and trade Thick Eyebrow if there is an injury next season.
About firing Vogel. According to NBA reporter Jake Fischer, the Lakers plan to fire Vogel at the end of the season. The Jazz's Schneider and the 76ers' Rivers are both on the Lakers' shortlist for the next coach.
Regarding Wei Shao, the outside world's voice is biased towards the Lakers trying their best to send Wei Shao away. According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, the Lakers want to trade Westbrook, and the Hornets are the next home to watch.
The Wasp is currently the first potential next home of Westbrook discussed. Given that Westbrook is the spokesperson for the Jordan brand and the Hornets are Jordan's team, it is inevitable that people are a bit imaginative.
About trading thick eyebrows. Thick Eyebrows responded to trading rumors today. He said: "I can't control those things. My job is to play. Obviously I love playing in Los Angeles. If trading is something they're thinking about, then we'll have a conversation about it. I don't think the Lakers have plans to move me, but I don't know TMD either! ”
In short, the Lakers in the offseason will definitely shuffle, just wait and see.