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LeBron James Will Leave the Lakers and Hit the Free Agent Market
James could stay with the Lakers or consider Miami, Cleveland or Golden State as free agency opens, with teams reshaping rosters around him.
- On Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, NBA free agency opens with unrestricted free agent LeBron James as the summer's most intriguing storyline, mirroring his impact 16 years ago when he decided to join Miami.
- After playing out the final year of his $101.3 million Lakers contract, James became an unrestricted free agent following Los Angeles' 4-0 playoff sweep by Oklahoma City this spring.
- Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option Monday, providing the Golden State Warriors financial flexibility to pursue James and potentially acquire Anthony Davis at $58.4 million, creating a 'Big Four' with Stephen Curry and Green.
- If James departs, a critical question emerges regarding his son Bronny James, entering his third NBA season; the Lakers must decide by today whether to guarantee his remaining $2.29 million contract.
- Beyond James' decision, Miami acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis while Boston pursues Jaylen Brown trades, signaling aggressive league-wide reshaping as the July 6 offseason moratorium deadline approaches.
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LeBron James 'Tea Leaves' Bring Bad News for Heat
The Miami Heat have emerged as one of the teams linked to LeBron James after his stunning departure from the Los Angeles Lakers.But one ESPN insider believes another franchise may hold the inside track.Speaking Tuesday on NBA Today, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said the “tea leaves” surrounding James’ free agency increasingly point toward a third stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, even as the Heat prepare to make their pitch to the four-time NBA champ…
·New York, United States
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