On April 14, 2022, the NBA playoffs continued to kick off. But for Los Angeles Lakers fans, what is more concerned now is how the team management will deal with the current stalls in the offseason. Vogel has left the class and the selection of new coaches is crucial. In addition, the team also needs to clean up some players, and some players have expired contracts, and they need to consider whether to renew their contracts. Among the players whose contracts expire, Lakers fans are probably most concerned about Munch, most Lakers fans still hope that Munch can stay in the Lakers, and Munch has previously said that he is happy to stay. Ultimately, though, it depends on whether management can come up with the right contract.
According to NBA reporter Deveney, an NBA league executive said Munch would no longer face the dilemma of no one to give him a contract last summer except for the Lakers. Because in addition to the Lakers, he thinks there are at least four other teams that will pursue Munch. The executive also said: "If Munch is leaving the Lakers, of course he should leave, and the most noteworthy next home is the Knicks." They were interested in Munch last year, in part depending on what happens to Fournier, will they keep him or send him away? But the Knicks are a team that needs talent and shooters. "In addition to the Knicks, the Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, and Cleveland Cavaliers will all need to find shooters to supplement the lineup. These teams will all be interested in Munch.
This season, Munch averaged 13.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from three-point range, and averaging 2.3 three-pointers per game. This season with the Lakers, Munch has gradually grown into a brilliant three-point shooter, his projection is becoming more and more stable, and whether it is a substitute or a starter, he can quickly get into the form, which is very valuable. Of course, Munch also has shortcomings. His defensive prowess is not outstanding, and this season's defensive stats can only be said to be lower than mid-range, which also limits the amount of Munch's new contract.
In fact, as long as the Lakers offer contracts that are close to other suitors, Munch will most likely stay. However, the Knicks have always been a typical example of "people with a lot of stupid money", often giving some premium contracts, if they are determined to compete for Munch, the Lakers may not be able to withstand it. In addition, LeBron James's annual salary next season is as high as $44.47 million, Westbrook's annual salary next season is as high as $47.06 million, and Anthony Davis's annual salary next season is as high as $37.98 million, and the three star players occupy most of the space. If the Lakers fail to trade or buy out one of them offseason, it's a bit difficult to give Munch a suitable contract. Munch undoubtedly has feelings for the Lakers, but he has only won a rookie contract and last year's basic salary contract in his career, and if other teams give a good price, then leaving the Lakers should also be inevitable. Do you think the Lakers should try their best to keep Munch?