Who says new NBA season says a little update on everyone’s finances. Whoever plays thrifty, who gives his banker sweats, who is downright in the red, we take stock franchise by franchise. Today, it’s time for the Los Angeles Lakers.
# To understand everything about NBA salaries:
Los Angeles Lakers 2023-24 salaries
Source tableau : HispanoNBA.com
Financial situation in relation to salary cap
The Luxury Tax threshold is set at 165,294,000$ this year. The NBA Salary Cap is set at 136,021,000$ this year.
With $168,361,099 contractually committed to this 2023-24 seasonthe Los Angeles Lakers are one of the teams affected by the Luxury Tax.
As expected, the summer was marked by stability. No offer on a third star like Kyrie Irving but rather lock in the role players who will do the job around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The franchise thus ensures a solid foundation for the coming years, regardless of the King’s decision next summer. A beautiful masterclass by Rob Pelinka.
Players under guaranteed contracts for the 2024-25 season:
Anthony Davis
Jarred Vanderbilt
Rui Hachimura
Austin Reaves
Gabe Vincent
Jalen Hood-Schifino
Maxwell Lewis
The game of player options makes it impossible to really know what the roster will look like next season. Obviously, everyone is waiting to know what LeBron James will decide in 2024, especially if his son arrives in the NBA.
Three players to watch this season:
LeBron James : unsurprisingly, the future of LeBron James will be at the center of the news in the City of Angels. We have often talked about the King’s desire to play with his son when he arrives in the NBA. If the latter’s health does not pose a problem, it is planned for 2024, the summer when LBJ has a player option to activate… or not. Is this King James’ last season with the Purple and Gold?
D’Angelo Russell : irregular, D’Angelo Russell was not completely convinced for his return to LA. His limitations in the Playoffs were once again glaring, and the Lakers were able to extend him without bleeding too much. If he finds a level more in line with his talent, we can imagine him refusing his player option next year to seek more money.
Christian Wood : lacking offers, Christian Wood agreed to take up the Lakers challenge for the minimum salary. Far from the offers he initially expected. It also has a player option to activate for next year. A good state of mind in the locker room and good numbers on the stats sheet can ensure him a better check in 2024.
2023-10-15 10:31:00
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