For the Lakers, who have entered the offseason period, what kind of moves they can make in the free agent market and the trading market is undoubtedly an important thing that determines the competitive strength of the new season. It's just that the current situation of the Lakers is really not so ideal, especially the Lakers estimate that it is difficult to get rid of the Russell Westbrook contract.
According to us media outlet Michael Scott, Westbrook has been seen as a negative asset by several teams:
The low value of the Westbrook deal is nothing new, and there was a lot of debate even before the Lakers ended the season. So for the Lakers, unless they are willing to sacrifice more future assets, it is estimated that it will be difficult to smoothly promote the transaction involving Westbrook.
Another dilemma the Lakers face in this offseason is the problem of Malik Munch's retention, after a good performance this season, Malik Munch will also be able to get a big contract in this offseason, and according to the US media, multiple executives believe that Malik Munch can get an annual salary of between $6 million and $10 million in this offseason:
Considering the lakers' salary status, it is indeed difficult for them to keep Malik Munch in this offseason.
Regarding the Lakers' possible moves in this offseason, Michael Scott also revealed that the Lakers may put Horton Tucker, Kendrick Nunn and multiple first-round draft picks on the shelves this offseason:
In fact, for the Lakers, the real thing to get rid of is the Russell Westbrook contract, if there is a team willing to take over the Contract of Westbrook with enough returns, then the Lakers should really consider giving up future assets to achieve this goal.
Overall, the Lakers need to make a move this offseason and improve the roster as much as possible.