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Pelinka won three people by 19.2 million, isn’t he stronger than Dunleavy?

7:46pm, 21 July 2025【Basketball】

The Lakers' offseason operation is coming to an end. Pelinka has been scolded, but now he has successfully won three players in the free market with 19.2 million. This wave of operation is better than the Warriors' Dunleavy, right?

Looking at the Lakers' signings so far, we must first explain that after James chose to execute his contract for next season, there was only a 5.7 million mini middle class left for use, but the Lakers gave up Fanny Smith and successfully got another full middle class of 14.1 million.

Pellinka directly separated the full middle class, signed Ayton who bought out for 16.6 million in two years (starting salary of 8.1 million in two years), and then signed Laravia with 12 million in two years (starting salary of 6 million in two years), and now signed Smart who bought out for 11 million in two years (starting salary of 5.1 million in two years). A total of 19.2 million was spent to successfully strengthen the center, wing and defender. It can be said that the lineup needs have been strengthened, which is still very remarkable.

The Lakers' current total salary is $199.8 million (No. 4 in the league), leaving only $909,000 left in the first tycoon line, but Shake Milton (3 million insured) has been cut off to make some space.

In contrast, Dunleavy has no operation as far as the offseason, because they have not handled Kumingga's stay or leave issue. Even if Horford and Melton have confirmed to join the Warriors, the Warriors have not yet officially announced because they only have about 25 million space, but only 9 people have contracts at present, and 6 people are missing to form a 15-man roster. In other words, the Warriors need to sign 6 people with 25 million, and also include Kuminga, who wants a big contract, which shows how difficult it is.

Some people say that if you sign first and then change Kumingjia, you will solve everything? The problem is not that simple now, because Kumingga is still a rookie contract this year, and the Warriors did not renew him in advance. According to the rules of the league, the transaction value will be discounted. For example, if the Nets offer 20 million Kumingga, if the Warriors match, they will sign and then exchange, but the Nets only need to pay 10 million to match directly. Therefore, the Warriors want to compensate for the draft pick, but now the team is unwilling to give the draft pick. And now the Warriors are anxious. Other teams can wait with peace of mind. When the date arrives, the Warriors have to sign a contract.

However, the Warriors also made a move, which was to only offer Kumingjia 7.9 million. If the two sides had a quarrel in the end, it is very likely that Kumingjia would leave 7.9 million for another year, but in this way, there would be no room for ease.

The Warriors' management now requires both basic players to join, and do not pay luxury taxes, and also gain enough benefits from Kumingga. It's a bit embarrassing now, and no operation has been achieved.

The Lakers' Pelinka has been criticized, but others are really doing things at least, and they should be very popular with the boss. This not only prevents the team from exceeding the first-tier luxury line, but also strengthens the lineup to comfort the coach and core players. Although it is difficult to win the championship in this lineup, at least it is really changing, and Doncic's contract renewal is still not a big problem. This is also giving Doncic attitude: "Don't worry and boldly stay with the Lakers, and leave the rest to us."

It is said that Smart's visit to the Lakers this time was also recruited by Doncic. Although this veteran has declined in recent years, his defense is still there. Now the Lakers' outside defense is a bit stronger.

What do you think? Is Pelinka better than Dunleavy's current location?

source:7m vn1