Posted by copernicus on 2/21/2017 9:32:00 PM (view original):
Corey Brewer is making 7m this season and next (dammit) - I think Young can get more than that this summer
You're obviously missing the point. Think bigger picture, for both sides.
Maybe Young stays on his current contract and "proves it" next season (good for Lakers), maybe he and the Lakers renegotiate next season (good for both sides), maybe they negotiate a longer deal (good for Young). Time will tell.
I just don't see trading him as a given. Russell and Clarkson aren't going anywhere, but who else do you want playing in the BC? Ingram? Not for me - keep him at SF and get him comfortable. Why not keep Young to play those minutes? Even if you end-up moving Ingram, or drafting a BC player, isn't Young the type of guy every NBA team wants handy on the bench? Isn't that worth more than what they may get with a late 2nd round pick?