In the free market in 2025, Capela signed 21.5 million in three years and then exchanged for the Rockets.

Lakers' record Trevor Lane said this means that the Lakers are unlikely to sign and then exchange against Finney Smith, who will directly join the Rockets for 53 million in four years.

On December 30 last year, the Lakers sent Russell, Lewis, and three second rounds (2027, 2030, 2031) to exchange for Finney Smith and Milton from the Nets.