Post-Jackson Era! Famous reporter: Lakers discharge fans to the Rockets to sign a maximum free agent for 2027

July 1st news, on July 1st, according to US media reports, Finney Smith, who originally played for the Lakers, agreed to join the Rockets for 4 years and $53 million. It is reported that the Lakers are saving as much as possible to sign a maximum-paid player for the free market in 2027.

According to famous reporter Shams, Finney Smith agreed to join the Rockets for 4 years and $53 million. On December 30 last year, the Lakers sent Russell, Lewis, and three second rounds (2027, 2030, 2031) to exchange for Finney Smith and Milton from the Nets.

Lakers reporter Trevor Lane said that this means that the Lakers are unlikely to sign and then exchange against Finney Smith, and Finney directly joined the Rockets for 53 million in four years.

NBA reporter Sam Quinn commented: "The Lakers have a huge loophole in the wing position, and they must solve this problem. The Rockets' reinforcement is great. Their system is similar to last season, with Durant replacing Jaylen Green and Finney Smith replacing Dillon."

32-year-old Finney Smith completed a left ankle repair surgery on June 13. This injury has affected him for many seasons. He has been participating in the game with an injury.

In the 2024-25 season, he played 63 games, averaging 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.9 steals per game, with shooting percentages of 44.8%, 41.1% and 66.7% respectively in the three events.

Regarding the reasons why the Lakers let Finney go, ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin said: The Lakers are seeking to save salary space for the 2027 free agent market to potentially sign a maximum-paid player.

Dave said: "Although Finney Smith is a beloved locker room leader in the Lakers, helping the Lakers achieve a 14-6 record in 20 games in the regular season start, the Lakers remain disciplined in negotiations to retain the 2027 salary space. The team is expected to have room to sign a maximum-paid free agent by then."

In response, netizens said, "Results However, I am preparing for James' retirement. "

" Typically eating the bowl and thinking about the pot. Then, do you Aiton not sign? Otherwise, you would not have room to renew Aiton's contract and sign a maximum salary at the same time?" "

" But to be honest, from the moment Aiton bought out, I didn't think that the electric fan could be left. Aiton asked him to give up one or two million, but it was impossible to give up 1,000W"

" I was very disappointed as a James fan Another excellent puzzle, but I can also understand the Lakers' ideas. Fish and bear's paws cannot have both. I really have to slowly make arrangements for the post-Jacks and Eyebrow era. Prepare for the big ship of the new era. "

" It means that James will retire in 27 years"

"Who is still struggling with electric fans, I will ask you which one Ayton or electric fans? I don't really think that Ayton can win Ayton for 5 million, right?"

"I think the management may make room for 26, but 26 does not have a good free agent. Now I'm looking at the teacher and letters."

"It shouldn't be 2026. There are only 77 left next year, Van Debiao, Lao Ke, and Rivers player option is likely to jump out."