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Lakers offseason checklist: 4 MUST-DO moves for LA this summer

By Jason Reed

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to the game against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena on January 23, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to the game against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena on January 23, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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2. Re-sign Malik Monk

Speaking of moves that are far from being a guarantee, the Los Angeles Lakers bringing back Malik Monk this summer is improbable. In fact, Monk is one of five players who we highlighted as someone who just played their last game with the Lakers. It is a shame, really, as every Laker fan wants to see Monk come back next season.

Monk was the one minimum signing who actually panned out and was better than expected. Carmelo Anthony was fine as well, but Monk was the true revelation in LA. There were signs of him being a great microwave scorer off the bench and he lived up to those signs this season.

That is why it is unlikely that he will return to the Lakers. While he seems to love being in LA, business is business at the end of the day and the Lakers are going to be able to offer Monk half of what the market is likely going to offer him.

The most Monk could get from the Lakers without Bird Rights in the Taxpayer’s Mid-Level Exception. However, there is a good chance that several teams are willing to pay him the Non-taxpayer’s MLE, which is worth twice as much.

Monk would be foolish to turn down twice as much money to stay in LA, especially considering the Lakers are in a bad state. However, that does not change the fact that it is a must-do move for the Lakers. At this point, Laker fans just have to cross their fingers and hope that we are either over-valuing Monk (unlikely) or that he makes a bad business decision.

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