How does LA address what is still a problem? This deal eliminates the Lakers’ largest expiring contract that they can use in a future deal. Everything they do now will have to rely on consolidating multiple contracts beyond this season, most likely bringing negative value to the receiving team (Gabe Vincent, Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt).. Those three, plus Jalen Hood-Schifino’s expiring $3.9 million contract, would have a combined $43.6 million in outbound salary and could recoup nearly the same amount while keeping LA under the second apron of the collective bargaining agreement ( Remember, the Lakers have to fill empty roster spots (in a 4-for-1 or 3-for-1 deal). That amount would be enough to match the salaries of most star players they are considering. For example, Zach LaVine earned $43 million. Anfernee Simons earned $25.9 million. LaMelo Ball (sure, let’s go there) earned $35.1 million. De’Aaron Fox (what the heck, let me go there too) makes $34.5 million. – through new york times / December 30, 2024
Jarred Vanderbilt is stepping up his on-court action.
