Signing 4 people in one go, the two Lakers new players are in place! Finalizing the 15+2 list and joining the Bills battle

The signing of four people was officially announced in one go, and the two new players of the Lakers officially took their place! After finalizing the 15+2 roster, the Lakers did not stop strengthening, but quickly joined the Bills' battle.

The Lakers signed 4 people in a row

As the NBA Summer League California Classic Championship was in full swing, the Lakers also officially announced that they had signed 4 people in a row after the first wave of reinforcement in the free and trading market.

First, the Lakers signed Ayton with a two-year, $16.6 million contract, who had previously given up about $10 million to complete a buyout with the Trail Blazers.

After joining the Lakers, Ayton decided to change to wear the No. 5 jersey. He wore the No. 22 jersey when he played for the Suns and the Trail Blazers wore the No. 2.

As the Lakers' biggest signing since the offseason, Pelinka also publicly praised Ayton as the starting center of the finals team after officially announcing the signing.

"Everyone knows that this offseason, introducing center players is our top priority. Ayton is the perfect plan to achieve this goal and our most ideal reinforcement goal. Ayton has specificity, athletic ability and flexibility, allowing him to complete efficient finishing scores while guarding the inside. He is a finals-level team starting, which is fully in line with the Lakers' plan to compete for the championship," said Pelinka.

However, there are still many voices outside that are not optimistic about this reinforcement, at least they do not think that this is a major upgrade for the Lakers.

famous speaker Skip publicly stated in the show "The Skip Bayless Show" that Ayton's talent is unquestionable, otherwise he would not become the No. 1 pick, but Ayton's efforts and attitude towards the game are inseparable from worrying.

Even a good guy like Monty, who is recognized in the NBA, will have a fierce verbal battle with Ayton on the sidelines of the finals, so the Lakers must be careful.

Regardless of whether Ayton can eventually change his level of effort and attitude towards the game, at least in terms of the current situation, Pelinka has completed a very good reinforcement for the Lakers, and the reasons come from two aspects.

The first point is that there are not many high-quality centers in the free and trading market, and the Lakers' intention to strengthen the center is too strong, which has led to various teams trying to raise prices. Ayton's joining solves the Lakers' urgent need.

The second point is that the price is cheap enough. If measured by the $30 million before the buyout, Ayton is a typical high-paying and low-energy premium player, but he only got about $8 million from the Lakers in the new season. As long as he can play the starting center steadily, it is a huge gap, not to mention that it can also bring huge upper limit imagination space.

In addition to Ayton, the Lakers also officially announced the signing of another new player, Laravia, and the two sides reached a new contract worth $12 million in two years.

jersey reporter Etienne Catalan followed up and revealed that Laravia will wear the No. 12 jersey after joining the Lakers.

Salary expert Bobby Marks pointed out that Ayton (8.1 million) and Laravia (6 million) divided the Lakers' full middle-class special case, and both signings were cost-effective.

The other two signed players are Hayes and No. 36 pick Ardu Tiero.

Haes signed a new contract worth $3.45 million a year, while Adou Tiero was a three-year contract worth $5.95 million. The first two years were full guarantees, and the last year was the team option. He will wear the No. 1 jersey after joining the Lakers.

15+2 rosters are released

With four people signed in one go, the Lakers' 15+2 roster is as follows:

Potential starters: Doncic, Reeves, James, Hachimura Less and Ayton.

10 substitutes: Vanderbilt, Vincent, Cleber, Laravia, Knector, Hayes, Goodwin, Brownie, Adu Tiero and Milton (3 million non-guaranteed, converted to full protection on July 21);

2 two-way: Jamison and Dickson.

waiting for Bill to buy out

In addition, according to reporter Evan Sidery, if Bill buys out, the Lakers will be one of the intentional suitors.

Previously, famous reporter Siegel revealed that Sun and Bill were discussing buyout details, and the latter is expected to give up 14 million yuan to help the Sun use extended terms to complete layoffs.