On April 21, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA playoffs continued. Earlier today, U.S. media outlet HopsHype interviewed many of the league's executives about some of the things about the Lakers' operations this summer.
Speaking about Munch, HoopsHype spoke to four executives who were given a price tag of about $6-10 million a year. One executive said: "Munch played very well and I was surprised he only got a basic salary contract last summer and I think he could take more. Munch's shooting is excellent, and his scoring and shooting ability will play an important role if in a good team. ”
Another executive said: "Munch will get at least one middle-class exception, starting at $6.4 million, which is the highest price the Lakers can give." Even if the Lakers are willing to make a middle-class exception, I think there will be many teams that will give a higher price tag. Munch would love to stay with the Lakers, but if there is a team that gives a much higher price than the Lakers, he has the possibility of leaving the team, and the Lakers should be prepared for this. ”
Speaking about how the Lakers could reinforce through a trade, an executive said: "I would be shocked if Tucker, Nunn and multiple first-round picks weren't sent away by the Lakers in a package deal this summer." Aside from James and Davis, that's the only way the Lakers can boost their roster. ”
Another executive said: "The Lakers are looking forward to getting something back with Tucker, Nunn, they're worth about $20 million, and they may add some draft picks to the deal and see if they can get back players who are really useful." ”
In addition, The Athletic reporter Sam Amick also talked about the Lakers' coaching work, he said: "The Lakers are still in the process of screening qualifications and specialties, formulating a long candidate list, and then operating. However, Sam Amick denied the possibility of Zen master returning to the team, saying: "I was told that Zen master was not trying to return to coaching, this is not going to happen. So, if any Lakers fans want to know if Jenny Bass will bring Phil back, I don't think there will be that possibility. ”