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Comprehensive upgrade! The Lakers 5 major operations: 3-year renewal of Doncic for 165 million yuan, with a minimum salary of Paul

2:45am, 5 June 2025【Basketball】

With the Lakers eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, offseason operations have become the focus of fans and media attention. Recently, US media has proposed five major operations for the Lakers, including transactions, contract renewals, signings and drafts. Let’s take a look together below.

1. The trade was obtained by Clarkston

First, the US media suggested that the Lakers make a deal in the offseason, send away Van Debiao, Vincent, Clerbel and the 2031 first-round draft pick, and get Clarkston from the Nets' trade.

As we all know, after the Lakers sent off Thick Brows, the inside became the biggest shortcoming, and this weakness was infinitely magnified in the first round of the series against the Timberwolves. Therefore, if you want to build a lineup around Doncic, introducing a center who can play pick-and-roll and walk-down and has the ability to protect the frame is the top priority, and Clarkston just meets the needs of the Lakers. It is worth mentioning that Pelinka also made it clear at the season summary meeting that the first priority in the offseason is to introduce centers. Doncic, 2nd and 3 years, has renewed a contract of 165 million yuan, as the star of the Lakers, and his contract renewal has become a key step in the Lakers' future planning. US media suggested that the Lakers use a "2+1" contract, which is a three-year, 165 million yuan renewal, of which the last year is the player option, which makes Doncic eligible to sign a super maximum salary contract in 2028. This operation not only ensures that Doncic continues to play for the Lakers in the next few seasons, but also lays the foundation for the team's long-term development.

3. Re-signing James, electric fan

James, as the spiritual leader and traffic leader of the Lakers, his contract renewal is of great significance to the team. US media suggested that the Lakers re-sign James with a 2-year contract of 100 million. This operation not only reflects the Lakers' trust and dependence on James, but also retains core competitiveness for the team. At the same time, US media also suggested that the Lakers re-sign the electric fan (Fenney Smith) with a three-year contract of 42 million. Electric Fan has shown excellent defensive ability and scoring efficiency in his performance this season, and his partner with Doncic has also shown a high degree of understanding and is an important member of the Lakers' forward position.

4. Sign Paul and Nance Jr. with a basic salary

US media suggested that the Lakers implement Goodwin's team options and sign Paul and Nance Jr. with a one-year, $3.6 million base salary contract. Paul's experience and leadership will provide valuable guidance to young Lakers players while also being able to control the pace of the game at critical moments. Nans Jr. can add new vitality to the Lakers' inside line. He has excellent rebounding ability and defensive awareness, and can provide more support to the team in the penalty area.

5. Signing Alexander Walker, and choosing Amari Williams, No. 55, 26-year-old Walker made a brilliant performance in this year's playoffs. US media suggested that the Lakers use the free middle class special case to sign Walker with a four-year, 60 million contract. Walker's scoring ability and athletic ability can add more choices to the Lakers' offensive end. It is worth mentioning that in the next odds list about Walker, the Lakers lead with +235.

In addition, the US media also suggested that the Lakers choose Amari Williams with the No. 55 draw, he is 2.08 meters tall and weighs 119 kg. Amali performed well on the defensive end and was also a center, which is more suitable for the needs of the Lakers' team.

So, what do you think about the five suggestions put forward by the US media for the Lakers?

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