LeBron James has chosen to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to negotiate a new deal, as reported by ESPN and The Athletic. This decision frees him from a contract that would have paid him $51.4 million next season, making him a free agent. However, James aims to re-sign with the Lakers under a new potential maximum three-year deal worth $162 million.
In a significant development for the Lakers, LeBron’s 19-year-old son, Bronny James, was drafted 55th out of 58 picks in the NBA Draft on Friday, joining the Lakers. This move sets up the NBA’s first father-son duo, with LeBron, 39, and Bronny set to play together. The Lakers announced that Bronny will wear jersey number nine and will have “James Jr.” on the back of his uniform.
The Lakers have expressed their desire to re-sign LeBron, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player. Securing LeBron on a new deal could give the Lakers more financial flexibility to pursue trades or free agency deals for other players, potentially strengthening their roster.
In a coaching change, the Lakers fired Darvin Ham and replaced him with JJ Redick, a television commentator and LeBron’s podcast partner. This move indicates a new direction for the team’s coaching strategy.
Last season, LeBron James, who will turn 40 in December, maintained impressive stats, averaging 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.3 rebounds per game. The potential re-signing of LeBron, combined with the addition of Bronny, positions the Lakers for an intriguing season ahead, blending veteran experience with fresh talent.
LeBron James has chosen to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to negotiate a new deal, as reported by ESPN and The Athletic. This decision frees him from a contract that would have paid him $51.4 million next season, making him a free agent. However, James aims to re-sign with the Lakers under a new potential maximum three-year deal worth $162 million.
In a significant development for the Lakers, LeBron’s 19-year-old son, Bronny James, was drafted 55th out of 58 picks in the NBA Draft on Friday, joining the Lakers. This move sets up the NBA’s first father-son duo, with LeBron, 39, and Bronny set to play together. The Lakers announced that Bronny will wear jersey number nine and will have “James Jr.” on the back of his uniform.
The Lakers have expressed their desire to re-sign LeBron, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player. Securing LeBron on a new deal could give the Lakers more financial flexibility to pursue trades or free agency deals for other players, potentially strengthening their roster.
In a coaching change, the Lakers fired Darvin Ham and replaced him with JJ Redick, a television commentator and LeBron’s podcast partner. This move indicates a new direction for the team’s coaching strategy.
Last season, LeBron James, who will turn 40 in December, maintained impressive stats, averaging 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.3 rebounds per game. The potential re-signing of LeBron, combined with the addition of Bronny, positions the Lakers for an intriguing season ahead, blending veteran experience with fresh talent.
