On July 4, Beijing time, a report from NBA Hall of Fame Shams said that Lakers player Prince and the Bucks reached an agreement that he signed a one-year contract with the Bucks and left the Lakers. This move is very embarrassing for the Lakers! Not only did they not have any new players in the market this summer, but they also lost a big man who shot nearly 40 percent from three-point range. All the rumored targets have been robbed, and the Lakers are now in a hurry to go to the hospital, aiming at the other 5 people.
Prince had a good season with the Lakers last season, averaging 8.9 points and 2.9 rebounds in 27 minutes per game and shooting 39.6% from three-point range. Prince, meanwhile, has an extremely high attendance rate, playing in 78 games this season. There's no doubt that this is a qualified forward for the Lakers, and James needs a teammate who can defend three-pointers. But there is no way, Prince has now switched to the Bucks and reunited with last season's coach Darvin Ham.
Previously, it was widely predicted that the Lakers would sign Prince to a two-year contract of about $11 million, but it seems that Prince is not willing, after all, Christie has signed a four-year, $32 million. Perhaps it was for this reason that led Prince to leave. As a result, the Lakers' player gain this summer has become -1. In addition to signing two rookies, leaving James and Christie, the Lakers did not receive anything, and the target prey Murray, Paul, Wallan, and Klay were all not won.
And according to the latest reports, the Lakers have moved on to other targets, namely Grant, Cameron Johnson, Finneysmith, Bruce Brown and Kuzma. But given the efficiency of the Lakers and the team's current salary level, it will be very difficult to get these players. For Lakers fans, this summer has been tortured enough, and I don't know when I will be able to meet the first newcomer!