Previously, the Lakers officially announced that the team had completed a contract renewal with center Hayes.

It is reported that Hayes' salary is 120% of his normal basic salary, and his salary increase also makes the Lakers unable to use a full biennial special case worth 5.1 million.

If the Lakers cut Milton, the salary cap will be reduced by about $3.9 million, which means they will need to free up at least 1.2 million to use this special case in full.