Have the ability to do a big fight! The Lakers are expected to have 54 million salary space next summer

August 3 According to famous reporter Shams, Doncic renewed his contract with the Lakers with a maximum salary of US$165 million in three years! After the early renewal, Doncic's contract was extended to the summer of 2029, with the 28-29 season being the player option.

Next summer, the Lakers have the ability to do a big game. If all contracts are cut off and players who are insured and give up all the reserved space for free players in the team outside Reeves (Reeves holds the player option next summer, which is only 14.9 million. He is expected to jump out of the contract and seek a big contract). They will have 54 million salary space to sign in the free market.

Looking ahead to the free market next summer, the Lakers can first use their salary space to pursue strong aid, and they can hold on with Reeves first. After the signing is over, the Lakers and Reeves will officially renew their contract. The Lakers have Reeves' bird rights and can break through the salary cap to renew his contract.

Among the Lakers, the only main players whose contracts lasted until the 26-27 season were Doncic, Vanderbilt and Laravia. Reeves, Ayton and Smart are all player options in the 26-27 season.