Lakers Make Official LeBron James Free Agency Decision
- On Wednesday, Austin Reaves told the California Post he learned LeBron James would not return to the Los Angeles Lakers for his 24th NBA season while playing at the American Century Championship.
- When Reaves joined the Lakers as an undrafted rookie in 2021, James immediately took him under his wing, helping him develop into a core franchise building block.
- Reaves recently signed a four-year, $185 million deal with the Lakers, averaging 5.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game last season.
- In a text to James, the guard said he was having a great day until The King "ruined it," though he maintains "nothing but love and respect."
- Despite becoming opponents next season, the pair maintains their off-court friendship, with Reaves noting he expects to see James on the golf course soon.
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"I texted LeBron James telling him he was having a great day on the golf course until he ruined it."
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