100 million US dollars in 3 years! The Timberwolves gave him a help, congratulations to the Lakers, this can put pressure on Reeves very well

This summer, there are two key tasks for Pelinka. First, properly handle James' stay or leave, and second, complete the contract renewal with Reeves as much as possible.

Compared with the first point, I think the second point is more important.

First of all, because of the trade veto, it is unlikely that James will leave the Lakers. To take a step back, even if you leave the team, it is also a result that both the Lakers and James can recognize.

Secondly, regardless of whether James leaves the team or not, considering the impact of age and contract on the Lakers has been in the past one or two years. In contrast, Reeves, the age of 26 and the ability to fight 20+ may have an impact on the Lakers for 3-4 years.

is different from not providing a contract extension for James. As early as before the NBA free agent market opened, Pelinka gave Reeves a four-year contract extension of nearly 90 million yuan, at least it was rejected by the latter. However, good things for the Lakers are coming.

According to the NBA China official website, the Timberwolves and Randall officially completed the contract renewal. Previously, the two sides reached a three-year, US$100 million renewal, but they could not sign the contract because they were in the freezing period.

Compare Reeves and Randall:

Attachment one: Positioning. Putting aside the early days of the Lakers and Pelicans, Randall is second only to Brunson and Edwards in the team, whether in the Knicks or the Timberwolves. Reeves has always played for the Lakers, and in the past two seasons, he has been the number three insider except James and East James.

aspect 2: combat power. Randle averaged 19.0 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game in his regular season, and 19.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game in the playoffs. Reeves averaged 14.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game, and 16.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in the playoffs.

To sum up the two points, can we understand that Randle is stronger than Reeves?

I think the answer is yes.

is very important. Randall faces greater defensive strength than Reeves, and in this case the data of the former is better than the latter. In addition, Randall is better than Reeves in terms of shooting, franchise, defense and other aspects.

Considering that Randle's new contract is $100 million in three years, I think the Lakers can use this to put pressure on Reeves well.

Reason 1: Inside the team. As I said just now, Randall is stronger than Reeves, and in this case the average salary of the latter's new contract cannot exceed 30 million. To put it bluntly, Reeves' immediate combat effectiveness against the Lakers will definitely be improved.

In other words, if Reeves insists on asking for an average salary of 30 million, Pelinka can find a "Randal" player to draw.

Reason 2: Outside the team. The general managers of each team have sharp eyes. Randle's average salary is only 33 million, so why should he give Reeves 30 million?

To sum up two points, with Randle's contract renewal contract as a reference, the Lakers will have the confidence to put pressure on Reeves.

Finally, I think Reeves will most likely continue to stay in the Lakers, and the average salary for renewal of the contract will not exceed 30 million.