the Lakes and Cleibers Put the work during the American Professional League Draft Thursday night has been completed and now they will turn their attention to the formation of their lists.
The first key dates are Sunday, when Liberon James Dorian Feni Smith must inform Lakers and when James Harden They have to inform Clepers of their decisions of turmoil or exit from their contracts, and the two, when the period of free agencies in the American Professional League begins.
James has the player’s choice of $ 52.6 million, and Viny Smith contains $ 15.3 million.
“At this stage, we will know the tools that we have to go to a free agency and fill the list with the draft that ends tonight,” Rob Bilinka, head of basketball operations in Lakers, told Special Sportsnet after the second round of the draft on Thursday. “The work has already started, but the focus now will turn from the draft focus to the free agency and we will not rest until we get it properly.”
Harden, who has the option of a player of $ 36.3 million, has the same day to inform Clippers with his desires.
“It is our 1st birthday.”. “We are very hoped that James will be here and that he is here for a long time. He has a choice player, so he can subscribe … or he can cancel the subscription, and we hope that we can do a logical deal for both sides. But James, as you know, comrades, was huge and we hope to continue to see his game.”
Lakers managed to add a sports wing player when they were Related Adou thero In a trade with Minnesota Timberwolves, which he chose with the 36th selection of the second round.
The most urgent need remains a center, and they will have to search for a free agency or by trade to get one.
The best adult men are the Miles Turner of Indiana, Milwoki Brook Lopez and Clain Capella in Atlanta.
Turner, who achieved $ 19.9 million last season, will probably return to Paisers and will do this at a price that Lakers cannot offer to him. Lakers has an exception to the average level of taxpayers of about $ 5.65 million to spend.
“As I said at the end of the year, we know that one of the things we have to address is the central center and it will be clear that it will be one of our focus with the start of the free agencies.” “This is just around the corner.
Therefore, we look forward to the hard work situation and make sure to take care of all the needs in the list to present [Lakers coach] JJ [Redick] The tools it needs for this team to be great next season. “
Although Clippers formulated the center in the first round with the thirtieth selection, getting Yannik Conan Niderhaoshir From Pennsylvania, Frank said his team “may have at least three centers.”
Clippers can use an unparalleled medium -level exception that is expected to be about $ 14.1 million on a player or two, and perhaps even find a center.
They will also make due care by contacting other teams to find out commercial opportunities.
“You are always in constant contact with all the difference,” said Frank. “You have a good feeling of things that you can participate in and other things no.”
The Free Agency begins Monday at 3 pm PDT, but players cannot sign contracts until July 6.
Also, Clippers Wing Norman Powell Qualified for the extension of the contract. One year has remained on a deal paid by $ 20.4 million next season.
“In time, we will sit with Norm and his representatives to talk about the type of extension, how it will look and how it will be appropriate in the biggest picture,” said Frank.
