NBA Lakers Information: Pelinka releases Finney s ankle injury conspiracy exposed

According to the Lakers' team reporters on July 1, the team's general manager Pelinka played an unlucky role in retention of forward player Finney Smith. He revealed in negotiations with teams interested in signing the latter that his ankle still has an injury impact, trying to lower Finney Smith's value in the trading market and let him return to the Lakers' salary cut and renewal. However, his bad behavior was discovered by Finney Smith and his agent team, which greatly reduced the possibility of him returning to the Lakers.

It is reported that Finney Smith has previously rejected a $15.4 million player option contract with the Lakers next season. In fact, this annual salary is not low. For him, Finney Smith hopes to get a long-term contract renewal in the trading market. He is tired of the continuous fluctuation and dislocation in recent seasons. The NBA Rockets have initiated an invitation to him, planning to provide him with a four-year long contract.

In addition, according to US media, the reason why Ayton quickly completed the buyout contract with the Trail Blazers yesterday is likely to have made potential intentions with the Lakers. After all, Ayton and Doncic are the same agent Bill Duffy, so it is not ruled out that Ayton joins the Lakers with a middle-class special salary contract, and then enters the trading market again next summer to find a larger contract. If Ayton joins the Lakers, then the Purple and Gold Army in the new season is really worth looking forward to both offense and defense!