Lakers news: The reason why Li Li refused was exposed, Brownie s important decision, 13+9 forwards join

Xiao Li's reason for refusal was exposed

Yesterday, according to US media "TA" reporter Dan Woike, sources revealed that the Lakers provided a four-year, $8,920,000 early contract renewal for defender Austin Reeves (the largest contract that can be provided under the provisions of the labor-management agreement), but was rejected by Reeves' team. Last season, Reeves ushered in a big explosion, playing 73 games, averaging 34.9 minutes per game to contribute 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks, with three shooting percentages of 46%, 37.7% and 87.7%. It is worth mentioning that Reeves has also become the first undraft to average scores above 20 since VanVleet in 2022. Currently, Reeves has $2,800,000 left in the last two years of contract. He is expected to refuse to execute the player option and jump out of the contract to become a free agent after the end of next season.

Today, Lakers reporter Jovan Buha talked about the reason why Reeves refused to renew the Lakers' contract in his own show. Buha said: "Reeves and his team believe that this contract extension is much lower than Reeves' market price. Reeves is fully capable of getting a contract with an average salary of no less than US$3,000 next summer, whether in the Lakers or other teams." At the same time, Buha said that Reeves wants to continue to stay in the Lakers and hopes to end his career in the Lakers. At the same time, the Lakers are also expected to continue to build teams around James, Doncic and Reeves. It has to be said that since a white round draft pick has been firmly in the Lakers' main rotation, Reeves' growth trajectory is amazing. With his current competitive level and soaring salary cap, it is understandable to pursue a larger contract.

Brownny's important decision

Today, according to famous reporter Mark Stein, Lakers sophomore Brownny James is confirmed to participate in the Las Vegas Summer League. Brownie participated in the NBA last year and was finally selected by the Lakers with the 25th pick in the second round. Due to the crowded rotation of the Lakers back line and the technical mentality is not mature enough, even though his father James exists, Brownie spends most of his time in the Development League. In the G League, Brownie's performance was remarkable, playing in 11 regular season games, averaging 21.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 2 steals per game, shooting percentage of 44.3% and three-point shooting percentage of 38%.

The author believes that Brownie's decision to participate in the summer league is very wise and important. On the one hand, although the intensity and star flavor of the summer league are far inferior to the regular season, there are also many top rookies and some desperate Saburo who are fighting for contracts, which means that the confrontation will not be low. Brownie can better apply the training to actual combat, find confidence while also preparing for the new season faster; on the other hand, Brownie can take advantage of the opportunity of Summer United to perform, thus gaining the favor of the Lakers coaching staff and winning the opportunity to enter regular rotation. On July 11, the Lakers' first summer league game will start, against the Mavericks where No. 1 pick Flag is located. See if Brownie can make people shine and lead the team to win this focus game.

13+9 forwards join

Today, the University of Maryland updated its social media, congratulations to forward Julian Rees on reaching a undraft contract and will represent the Lakers in the summer league. Reese, 21 years old, is 2.06m tall and weighs 115kg. He plays as a power forward on the court. In the 24-25 season, Rees represented the University of Maryland in the NCAA League, averaging 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. This summer, Reese participated in the NBA draft, but because of his older age and relatively fixed style (only eating cakes on the offensive end and not having much shooting ability), Reese was eventually defeated.

Objectively speaking, with Rees' current level, he still has a long way to go before signing a formal contract with the Lakers, and both technical and on-field awareness need to be improved. But it should be noted that Reese's sister is wnba supernova Angel Reese, which means that his genes and talents are definitely not bad. For Reese, Austin Reeves, who is also a loser, is the best and most role model he should learn from. As long as he takes one step at a time, he always maintains a humble and enterprising attitude. Even if he loses the draft, his future will be bright.