LeBron James eligible for largest contract in his career with no-trade clause
Bobby Marks: James is eligible to sign a three-year $162M contract with the Lakers. It would be the largest contract in his career. He is eligible for a no trade clause (8 years in the NBA and 4 years with LAL).
Source: Twitter @BobbyMarks42
Source: Twitter @BobbyMarks42
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron James intends to sign a new deal with the Lakers, AP source says (from @AP) apnews.com/article/f370e1… – 3:17 PM
LeBron James intends to sign a new deal with the Lakers, AP source says (from @AP) apnews.com/article/f370e1… – 3:17 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
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 Amick @sam_amick
More context here on LeBron James’ decision to opt out, with plans to return to the Lakers, at @TheAthletic, with @ShamsCharania
nytimes.com/athletic/55885… – 3:13 PM
More context here on LeBron James’ decision to opt out, with plans to return to the Lakers, at @TheAthletic, with @ShamsCharania
nytimes.com/athletic/55885… – 3:13 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
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
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
10 Lakers mid-level exception targets if LeBron James indeed takes discount on his next contract
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/10-la… – 3:05 PM
10 Lakers mid-level exception targets if LeBron James indeed takes discount on his next contract
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/10-la… – 3:05 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
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
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
LeBron James reportedly willing to take a pay cut to help Lakers sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 1:43 PM
LeBron James reportedly willing to take a pay cut to help Lakers sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 1:43 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
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
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron James opts out of $51.4 million for next season, expected to re-sign with Lakers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:57 PM
LeBron James opts out of $51.4 million for next season, expected to re-sign with Lakers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:57 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
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
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
LeBron James to decline $51.4 million player option, but expected to stay with the Lakers on a new deal #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 12:46 PM
LeBron James to decline $51.4 million player option, but expected to stay with the Lakers on a new deal #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 12:46 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
LeBron James to opt out of Lakers contract, but expected to stay on new deal, per report cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:20 PM
LeBron James to opt out of Lakers contract, but expected to stay on new deal, per report cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:20 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
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
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Bryce doesn’t think he’s going to be able to play in the NBA with LeBron 👀 pic.twitter.com/ZYbNxYDVkS – 11:25 AM
Bryce doesn’t think he’s going to be able to play in the NBA with LeBron 👀 pic.twitter.com/ZYbNxYDVkS – 11:25 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Why Bronny James’ success with the Lakers could depend on LeBron getting out of the way
(By @sportsreiter)
cbssports.com/nba/news/why-b… – 11:09 AM
Why Bronny James’ success with the Lakers could depend on LeBron getting out of the way
(By @sportsreiter)
cbssports.com/nba/news/why-b… – 11:09 AM
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
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
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
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
NBA free agency rumors roundup: Chris Paul pushes back deadline, LeBron to opt-out then re-sign
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 8:51 PM
NBA free agency rumors roundup: Chris Paul pushes back deadline, LeBron to opt-out then re-sign
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 8:51 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
NEW POD: LeBron/Bronny duo, Lakers getting roasted, NBA Summer League questions, Dalton Knecht steal via @BleavNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jel… pic.twitter.com/EvyoBmgHkV – 8:48 PM
NEW POD: LeBron/Bronny duo, Lakers getting roasted, NBA Summer League questions, Dalton Knecht steal via @BleavNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jel… pic.twitter.com/EvyoBmgHkV – 8:48 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“What if LeBron James, for the first time in 15 years is willing to take a paycut?” 🤔
@WindhorstESPN predicts what the biggest surprise in NBA free agency might be 👀 pic.twitter.com/KucriYZiie – 4:44 PM
“What if LeBron James, for the first time in 15 years is willing to take a paycut?” 🤔
@WindhorstESPN predicts what the biggest surprise in NBA free agency might be 👀 pic.twitter.com/KucriYZiie – 4:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Top 4:
1. LeBron
2. Westbrook
3. Durant
4. CP3
Guess the stat. pic.twitter.com/SQpXciwPM7 – 4:33 PM
Top 4:
1. LeBron
2. Westbrook
3. Durant
4. CP3
Guess the stat. pic.twitter.com/SQpXciwPM7 – 4:33 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
I have found the Bronny James coverage to be so wildly disingenuous & dishonest, that I truly can’t believe it.
This is one of the coolest sports stories ever & folks are letting their transparent dislike & jealousy of LeBron make them miss that point. pic.twitter.com/VRyddjdR6W – 3:26 PM
I have found the Bronny James coverage to be so wildly disingenuous & dishonest, that I truly can’t believe it.
This is one of the coolest sports stories ever & folks are letting their transparent dislike & jealousy of LeBron make them miss that point. pic.twitter.com/VRyddjdR6W – 3:26 PM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
A sampling of NBA draft picks:
2024: Bronny James (son of LeBron)
2014: Thanasis Antetokounmpo (brother of Giannis)
2004: Marcus Douthit (5 ppg at Providence)
1994: Charlie Ward (36% FG at FSU)
1984: Carl Lewis
Whatever you’re mad about, just know that it’s nothing new… pic.twitter.com/B2kd19jFML – 1:42 PM
A sampling of NBA draft picks:
2024: Bronny James (son of LeBron)
2014: Thanasis Antetokounmpo (brother of Giannis)
2004: Marcus Douthit (5 ppg at Providence)
1994: Charlie Ward (36% FG at FSU)
1984: Carl Lewis
Whatever you’re mad about, just know that it’s nothing new… pic.twitter.com/B2kd19jFML – 1:42 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Fri Beyond the Arc coming up on CBS Sports Network at 2 pm ET w/ @AshNicoleMoss & @sportsreiter
-LeBron and Bronny team up
-top 5 trade targets
-biggest offseason storylines
-free agency primer
📺cbssportsnetwork.com/channelfinder
💻 youtube.com/@beyondthearcc… pic.twitter.com/dKmbLooVBo – 1:33 PM
Fri Beyond the Arc coming up on CBS Sports Network at 2 pm ET w/ @AshNicoleMoss & @sportsreiter
-LeBron and Bronny team up
-top 5 trade targets
-biggest offseason storylines
-free agency primer
📺cbssportsnetwork.com/channelfinder
💻 youtube.com/@beyondthearcc… pic.twitter.com/dKmbLooVBo – 1:33 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers sent a clear message to LeBron on Thursday, drafting Bronny, committing to develop him and offering him a once-in-multiple-generations opportunity to play with his son. LA is hoping that, plus more $ than any other team, is too much to pass up: nytimes.com/athletic/55979… – 1:04 PM
The Lakers sent a clear message to LeBron on Thursday, drafting Bronny, committing to develop him and offering him a once-in-multiple-generations opportunity to play with his son. LA is hoping that, plus more $ than any other team, is too much to pass up: nytimes.com/athletic/55979… – 1:04 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’ve heard the “Lakers can open up the full MLE if LeBron takes less than the max.” I obviously don’t THINK he does it.
If he does, and the team is willing to go for it here and now? My plan is to sign Jonas Valanciunas for the MLE, then trade Vincent/Vando/JHS/picks for Murray. – 12:43 PM
I’ve heard the “Lakers can open up the full MLE if LeBron takes less than the max.” I obviously don’t THINK he does it.
If he does, and the team is willing to go for it here and now? My plan is to sign Jonas Valanciunas for the MLE, then trade Vincent/Vando/JHS/picks for Murray. – 12:43 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Imagine what it would be like to share a locker room with your father. Then imagine that your father is LeBron James. What’s this going to be like for Bronny?
foxsports.com/stories/nba/le… – 12:39 PM
Imagine what it would be like to share a locker room with your father. Then imagine that your father is LeBron James. What’s this going to be like for Bronny?
foxsports.com/stories/nba/le… – 12:39 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Imagine what it would be like to share a locker room with your father. But then imagine that your father is LeBron James.
foxsports.com/stories/nba/le… – 12:38 PM
Imagine what it would be like to share a locker room with your father. But then imagine that your father is LeBron James.
foxsports.com/stories/nba/le… – 12:38 PM
More on this storyline
Chris Haynes: 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. -via Twitter @ChrisBHaynes / June 29, 2024
Shams Charania: 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. -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / June 29, 2024
Rich Paul says Bronny James would be in the NBA even if his name was John Smith … downplaying all the critics’ claims of nepotism playing a major role in LeBron James’ son getting drafted to the Lakers. Bron and Bronny’s agent touched down at LAX on Friday — just 24 hours after the rookie had his name called with the 55th pick in the draft. -via TMZ.com / June 29, 2024