If Brother Thick Eyebrows jumps out of the contract and re-signs with the Lakers, it will save a little salary space to a great extent, which will have a better direction for the Lakers' next reinforcement. The Lakers still want to find a good scoring point, such as guards like Bill or cj or Lillard, who can score and throw. It can be said that it is indeed possible if the Lakers make big moves, but I think it is unlikely. Because this will seriously overdraw the future of the Lakers, and at the same time bear the pressure of salary tax and salary cap, but you can reinforce some role players, such as good 3D players or pitchers. There are many such types in the free market.
Sign a one-plus-one contract
There are two situations when thick eyebrows jump out of the contract, either direct five-year salary or one plus one contract. Personally, I prefer thick eyebrows to sign a one-plus-one contract, because thick eyebrows are more looking forward to the championship than money. One plus one contract is partly because James is very old. I don't know how James will play in the next two years, and I can't predict the future record of the Lakers. Then the one plus one contract must still be competitive. With the current lineup of the Lakers, maintaining the original lineup also has a chance to win the championship. However, if the Lakers may no longer have this ability next year or the year after, anthony davis will probably choose to leave the Lakers and pursue the championship. Therefore, compared with the five-year maximum salary renewal, thick eyebrows will still choose a one-plus-one contract.
Recruit other players
This operation of the Lakers is obviously recruiting championship players. The Lakers already have two superstars, James and Davis, and many people will aim at them to win their championship. For example, Howard, Dudley, jr and others all joined at a basic salary before, and some superstars yearned for it. The Lakers can prepare a big deal to get it. These are variables, and some old players will join.