The contract has 1 year and 4.8 million! No renewal has been reached, and the Lakers have a chance to average 9+9 centers per game.

So far in NBA career, Ayton's basket, near the basket, mid-range shot, long two-point shooting, and three-pointers are 76.6%, 53%, 46%, 42.4% and 23% respectively. Except for the slightly average three-point ability, the other four areas are at the top level at least in the same position.

However, as the first pick in the draft, Ayton's career defense is -0.2, and compared with the Downs' value 0.2, you should know that the latter's defensive end is usually overlooked. From this perspective, the contribution of "Dunbao" on the defensive end is even more limited.

So, I think Ayton can only add icing on the cake to the Lakers without being able to provide timely help. To be precise, the offensive end of the attack is controlled by Doncic and others, and the "feeding cake" can make the team's offense go to a higher level, but the team's lack of inside defense is difficult to make up for.

Of course, considering that Ayton's annual salary is only 8 million, we can't ask for too much.

At the same time, according to the NBA China official website, the Jazz has not reached a contract renewal with Kessler, who will become a restricted free agent next summer.

The contract renewal has not been reached. Does it mean that the Lakers have a chance to get Kessler again?

I think it can be understood so.

, that is, combat power

First of all, we need to understand that although we have been selected as the "Dream Team" of the American men's basketball team, Kessler's positioning is blue-collar workers who grab rebounds, block positions, and protect the basket. So the average 9+9 quasi-double data averaged 9+9 in his career so far, with 7.2 shots per game, meant that the efficiency was still good.

Speaking of Kessler's immediate combat power, what is impressive is the protection of the basket, which is reflected in the most direct cover. The rookie season blocked the fourth place in the league, the 154th place in the second grade, and the 4th place in the league 138th place in the league last season. It is a gap from the 176th place in the first Wenban Yama, but the range is not large. Having certain combat power is one of them.

Contract

As shown in the figure below, Kessler has one year and 4.8 million contract. The contract is not big, and it is relatively easy for Pelinka to match - the ideal state is Kneckett + first round (or multiple). The contract is relatively easy to match, which is the second one.

Team attitude

Banchero, Chett and even Jaylen Durham all completed contract renewals with their respective teams. From this perspective, the team has not considered trading them at least in the short term.

Kesler failed to reach a contract renewal with the Jazz. It cannot be said that the team will definitely trade him, but it is definitely not a non-selling product, otherwise he would have completed the early renewal with the same rookie. To be precise, the team's attitude can be traded, which is the third one.

In summary, the reason why the Lakers have the opportunity to get Kessler is mainly reflected in three points:

1. Have a certain amount of combat power, especially on the defensive end;

2. The contract is relatively easy to match;

3. Trading attitude.

Relatively speaking, I think the third point is the main reason.

First of all, if Angie directly locked Kessler with a 5-year contract, then Pelinka would give up completely. This is like Doncic and the Lakers renewed their contract with 165 million in three years and early - tomorrow summer no longer has the possibility of leaving the team.

Secondly, the contract renewal has not been completed and it is also sending a signal to the outside world: it can be inquired and traded. Being the best blue-collar worker means that those with higher prices will get it. Therefore, the Lakers may not be able to laugh to the end, but at least the opportunity is coming.

For Kessler, if Pelinka uses Kneckett +1-2 first round trades, I think it is still a good deal. It is very important that compared with Ayton, he can have a "timely help" effect on the Lakers. To be precise, the inside defense will be greatly strengthened.

In the end, let's wait and see whether the Lakers can get Kessler, a center who averages 9+9 per game.