According to NBA insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers have not spoken to LeBron James’ camp about his future plans.
LeBron can become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he declines his 2024-25 player option worth $51.4 million.
“Unlike James’ final season in Cleveland in 2017-18, when the Cavaliers made clear that any trade involving their lottery-projected 2018 first-round pick would be contingent on James’ commitment to stay with the franchise, the Lakers have not preemptively spoken to James’ representatives about the star’s future plans, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN,” McMenamin wrote.
LeBron signed a two-year, $99 million extension with the Lakers in August 2022. The four-time MVP and four-time champion is making $47.6 million this season.
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LeBron wants to play with his son, Bronny, in the NBA. Bronny is eligible for the 2024 draft. LeBron can decline his 2024-25 player option with the Lakers and sign with the team Bronny gets drafted by.
The 39-year-old LeBron is averaging 24.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocks this season while shooting 52.0% from the field, 39.1% from beyond the arc and 74.0% from the free-throw line. The Lakers are 20-20 with The King in the lineup.
LeBron joined the Lakers in the summer of 2018 as an unrestricted free agent. He guided LAL to the 2020 championship over the Miami Heat at the Walt Disney World bubble. LeBron is averaging 27.1 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.7 blocks with the Lakers.
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The NBA’s all-time leading scorer, LeBron has career averages of 27.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Heat and Lakers. He is arguably the greatest player in NBA history.
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