Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
With LeBron interested in taking a pay cut for the right free agent and the Lakers armed with multiple mid-sized salaries and two valuable first-round picks to trade, there is no excuse for LA to not dramatically improve its roster over the next few days: nytimes.com/athletic/56037… – 8:59 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Several updates on our live blog here on :
– How LeBron pay cut greases a Klay Thompson move
– Wizards fun cap shenanigans redoing Holmes deal
– Logic on OKC moves with Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins
– A little-discussed apron wrinkle on Paul George moves nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 6:50 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Top 10 NBA free agents: Paul George, LeBron James and more
Free agency beings Sunday, but it appears most of these talented players will be staying with their current teams. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 6:33 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Our ESPN story on LeBron James’ contract situation with the Los Angeles Lakers is updated with quotes from Rich Paul of Klutch Sports as well as potential “impact” players James would be willing to take a pay cut to land es.pn/4bpycww – 5:47 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
The great Jim Hill and I will talk plenty about LeBron James, Paul George and more Lakers/Clippers free agency on @SportsCentralLA. Tune into CBSLA at 3 pm PT!! – 5:28 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Rich Paul of Klutch Sports told ESPN that LeBron James has officially opted out with L.A. and will work with LAL on his next deal if it means adding an impact player: “He is prioritizing a roster improvement. He’s been adamant about exuding all efforts to improve the roster.” – 5:15 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers essentially have 14 players under contract entering free agency:
AD
LeBron (assuming he re-signs)
Rui Hachimura
Austin Reaves
D’Angelo Russell
Jarred Vanderbilt
Gabe Vincent
Dalton Knecht
Jaxson Hayes
Christian Wood
JHS
Cam Reddish
Maxwell Lewis
Bronny James – 4:52 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron may be willing to take a pay cut to give the Lakers access to the mid-level exception. I have 10 possible targets they could use it on:
– Four possible trades.
– Three 3-and-Ds.
– Two aging stars.
– And a Jonas in a pear tree. cbssports.com/nba/news/10-la… – 3:16 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron may be willing to take a pay cut to give the Lakers access to the mid-level exception. I have 10 possible targets they could use it on:
– Four possible trades.
– Three 3-and-Ds.
– Two former stars.
– And a Jonas in a pear tree. cbssports.com/nba/news/10-la… – 3:09 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Lakers with LeBron declining his option.
For the Lakers to have access to the full $12.9M mid level, team salary needs to be in the range of $160M.
Using $5.2M+ of the mid level hard caps the Lakers at $178.7M. pic.twitter.com/9jUeSdlCgX – 2:22 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For all his playoff issues, DLo was a big reason the Lakers *made* the playoffs to begin with. And between LeBron/AD coming off Team USA, plus LBJ’s inevitable pacing, they can’t afford to trade DLo for someone more about the postseason. He’s gotta be an “82 game” guy as well. AK – 1:38 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New ESPN story: LeBron James will opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in order to sign a new deal with the team, a source familiar with his intentions told ESPN es.pn/4bpycww – 12:55 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
With LeBron James opting out to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, the superstar is considering opening up a pathway for the team to obtain the full midlevel exception for the right targets, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/rzew2q2V9Q – 12:43 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James intends to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $51.4 million, a source familiar with his plans told ESPN. James will look to sign a new deal to stay in Los Angeles, the source said. – 12:16 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Just In: Los Angeles Lakers four-time champion LeBron James intends to opt out of his $51.4 million player option for next season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The expectation is James will return to the Lakers on a new deal. pic.twitter.com/wQAbSAwCQD – 12:11 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Predicting what’s next for the top remaining player option decisions for LeBron James, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Caleb Martin, Kevin Love, Richaun Holmes, Torrey Craig, Damion Lee, Cam Reddish, and more ahead of NBA free agency on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/2024-nba… – 10:54 AM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
All signs point to the Lakers fielding an almost identical roster to last year.
If LeBron picks up his option (and so do C. Wood & C. Reddish), the Lakers will be at $182.6M committed to 13 players. With Bronny unlikely to sign a Two-Way, that leaves them with only 1 more spot – 2:24 AM
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