Doncic + James attracts the eye! The Lakers 34 live broadcasts across the United States = Rivers worth "accelerator"?

NBA officially announced the full schedule of the 2025-26 season. Among them, the Lakers tied with the other three teams with 34 live broadcasts in the United States, and the number of live broadcast platforms in the United States represents the recognition of them by outside public opinion. Obviously, the Lakers, who have Doncic + James, are still the "real traffic team" in the league.

As a top traffic team, so many live broadcasts across the United States are the best bonus for players.

Among them, Austin Rivers is the one who gains the most profit from the rise in value.

Doncic + James is the league's storefront, and his net worth is already the top in the league; Eight inches + Ayton + Smart, his abilities are relatively stable, and they are all looking for the next excellent contract; Vincent + Van Debiao has signed a "good contract".

According to the current situation in the past two seasons, Rivers, who is "raising the ball" every season, is the person the Lakers need to pay the most attention.

Rivers is about to discuss contract renewal with the Lakers in the past two seasons. Because of his data soaring, his contract renewal has been deeply discussed by the outside world. Some people think that Rivers is not a product for the Lakers and can be 3,000+ per year; some people think that Rivers can trade at high prices; and some people think that Rivers is only worth 25 million yuan in annual salary.

So, what level is Rivers' level? How many contracts can he get with the Lakers?

Rivers has a unique level and it is difficult for the Lakers to put it into the trade.

Last season, Austin Reeves played 73 games for the Lakers, averaging 34.9 minutes per game to score 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.1 steals. His three shooting percentages were 46%, 37.7% and 87.7%, setting career highs in many data.

It seems that Rivers' "ball-raising" speed is very good. From the data, it has reached the level of a first-class defender. Judging from its performance on the field, Rivers has not disappointed. He has repeatedly contributed magical scoring performance and was once recognized as a "magic boy".

Rivers has average physical fitness and no particular outstanding points, but his skill level is good, excellent shooting ability, superb foul skills, outstanding breakthrough and finishing ability, able to break through the defense line through foot shaking, and complete basket picking or throwing shots under the basket.

has even honed a certain level of organizational passing, so who doesn't think this is a promising new star.

However, unfortunately, Rivers' advantages are remarkable, but their disadvantages are also outstanding.

Rivers really "lost the chain" in the playoffs. He made many breakthroughs and mistakes in the playoffs, had weak three-pointers ability to hold the ball, rely on open opportunities, and limited ability to create scoring opportunities independently.

averaged 16 points per game, with a shooting percentage dropping to 41%, and a three-pointer of 31.2%. In this way, his contribution as the second-in-chief and third-in-chief of the Lakers' regular season scorer can be said to have failed to perform perfectly.

The Lakers did indeed have a sharp drop in their record.

What makes him most uncomfortable is that his defensive intensity is also fully exposed in the playoffs. When he is on the same game with Doncic, it is difficult for the team to "guaranteed" the two of them, so that Rivers' defensive efficiency is 116.3, ranking 72nd among players in the same position. When he is on the court, the Lakers will lose 6.3 points per 100 rounds.

This makes defense an indelible stain in his technical and tactical characteristics.

Rivers and Doncic only cooperated with one playoff, and there were many voices of dealings outside the world. In fact, his defensive shortcomings and "unperforming" in the playoffs undoubtedly accounted for a large part of the factors.

But Rivers' advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

To be honest, Rivers has a good defensive attitude and can limit the opponent's speed guard through flexible footsteps, but unfortunately, the confrontation is a bit weak. Moreover, his steals, blocks and other data are in the middle and lower reaches of the same position, and his defense contribution is limited.

So, overall, Rivers' level is "unique" in the league, and he is somewhat similar to Hero's Hero.

This is enough to allow the Lakers to invest some resources and vision in him.

You should know that Herro has become the core of offensive in the Heat, and although Rivers is indeed not as good as Herro in individual aspects, his overall performance is also at an excellent level. There are many players in the league with strong offense and weak offense, but they have diverse offensive methods, so they must hold the ball, have no ball, and even have certain passing ability. There are very few players with big hearts at critical moments.

From his level, it will be difficult for the Lakers to trade him if they cannot welcome a truly superstar player.

and the current Lakers' lineup is good. Although the defensive end is indeed weak, the offense is indeed strong. If the Lakers want to stand out, they need not trade players, but how to adjust rotations, which is a test for the head coach.

Overall, Rivers is indeed a good player. You can't look forward to it in terms of his playoff performance in a season.

Rivers' future new Lakers contract is about 30 million yuan.

Of course, whether Rivers is a good player depends on his contract.

In the future, Rivers still has many ideas about contracts. According to Kurt Helin, a reporter from the US media "NBC Sports", Reeves believes that whether he stays in the Lakers or joins other teams, he wants to get an average annual salary similar to Heat star Taylor Hero (signed $120 million in 4 years in 23 years).

There is no doubt that Rivers has expressed his pursuit of an annual salary contract of 30 million yuan.

So, is Rivers worth a 30 million contract?

Objectively speaking, it is just a little premium.

Rivers' pros and cons are not needed to elaborate on the advantages and disadvantages of

Rivers. Let's see what level of players are the other 30 million contracts in the league?

Celtics' Derek White; Ju Holiday who was traded to the Trail Blazers; Heat core Tyler Hero; Wizards core Jordan Puer; Hawks core Murray, etc.

Although many people think that Brunson and Halliburton can be the core of offense, with an average of 20+5+5 per game, and an annual salary of between 30 million and 40 million, the contracts of these two are indeed slightly lower, which does not mean that Rivers' request for a 30 million contract is an unreasonable requirement.

In fact, Kobe White, who is of the same level, also asked the Bulls for an annual salary of 30 million yuan, so according to the market price, this price is reasonable, and it is only a slight premium.

Rivers' data and level have indeed reached this standard. Even though he is easily targeted by his opponent on the defensive end, Rivers has the capital to ask for this amount against the backdrop of soaring salary cap.

What's more, the Lakers themselves provided Rivers with a contract of about 23 million, and his bargaining was not too out of line.

Of course, regardless of whether it is a premium or not, the Lakers are definitely willing to provide this level of contract, because Rivers, as the rookie they train, has a certain "personal" meaning. US media Fullcourtpass updated social media and reprinted the latest report by Jovan Buha about Austin Reeves.

"Austin Reeves hopes to play for the Lakers for the rest of his life, and is expected to sign a long-term contract renewal with the Lakers with an annual salary of more than $30 million in the summer."

And as long as the Lakers still want to maintain a certain competitiveness, they must provide this contract.

Even if Rivers performs further in the 34 national live broadcasts of the Lakers, the contract amount they have to pay will be larger. 34 national live broadcasts of the United States = Rivers' worth "accelerator", so there is no need to comment too much.

We look forward to the performance of the Lakers and Rivers in the new season.