LeBron James is broadly anticipated to re-sign with the Lakers as a free agent this offseason. The Athletic stories that the Rob Pelinka-led entrance workplace is “open” to providing the four-time NBA champion a three-year max contract price $164M to stay in Los Angeles.
Draymond Inexperienced, although, wonders if his fellow Kutch Sports activities colleague has selected his subsequent — and sure remaining — vacation spot within the NBA.
“Some folks suppose it is a foregone conclusion that ‘Bron goes again to the Lakers,” Inexperienced mentioned on “The Draymond Inexperienced Present” not too long ago. “I do not know if it is a foregone conclusion. I believe if there was one thing that took place that was attention-grabbing, I believe he’d take a look at it. However finally, I do not fairly see him leaving L.A. I simply do not actually see it. We will see… However I undoubtedly suppose modifications are coming to the Lakers group — I dont know what modifications, however they’re coming, as a result of it is the Lakers. They wish to win, and that is simply the usual.”
The Pistons are projected to have north of $70M in cap house this offseason, however their developmental scenario makes them a non-viable vacation spot for an ageing James.
As for contenders, the Sixers, Thunder and Magic are projected to have essentially the most cap house. Even the Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama getting into his second yr, have the flexibleness to open up a max slot for James. Would not James and Wemby as teammates make for a captivating sight?
James’ subsequent cease will clearly be an enormous speaking level till July.
Throughout his season-ending presser, the 39-year-old refused to verify if the Recreation 5 loss to the Nuggets marked his remaining recreation as a Laker. James smiled and mentioned, “I am not going to reply that.”
