The millions the Lakers will take out from Hachimura to land Brook Lopez

After the Denver Nuggets swept the Lakers in the WCF, it was evident that a reliable size center for the team was needed. Mo Bamba could be leaving after spending most of his time in LA off the court due to injuries.

With that in mind, the main objective for the Lakers in this free-agency market could be to bring back Brook Lopez. Still, the front office must re-sign Rui Hachimura between a 10-12 million per year deal instead of the 15 to 18 the Japanese want as a free agent.

Brook Lopez is currently earning around 13 million with the Bucks. Still, for LA to be able to convince him to return after how both parties parted ways, Pelinka would be offering around 18 million to keep some cap space.

This move could make Hachimura think twice about staying in LA, and if another team offers him a better deal, it could be signing and moving out of the purple and gold.

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