Lakers prepared to offer LeBron James whatever type of contract he wants
Before LeBron James’ June 29 player-option deadline, the Lakers have the opportunity to improve the roster. Beginning on draft night, they can start moving their first-round picks during and after the draft. As The Athletic previously reported, the Lakers are prepared to offer James whatever type of contract he wants this season. League sources told The Athletic that the opt-in and opt-out routes are both on the table, and the leading scorer in NBA history is expected to play up to two more seasons.Source: New York Times
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Total points scored in 2023-24 by year of birth.
I’m of the opinion players enter (and leave) their primes earlier than conventional wisdom suggests.
(The 1984 bar is just LeBron). pic.twitter.com/ilptduiULX – 4:23 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“He does play a somewhat similar game to LeBron.”
Chuck Cooperstein on what makes Luka Dončić special.
@coopmavs | @TheFrankIsola | @Scalabrine | #NBAConferenceFinals pic.twitter.com/YsdcLWmDxq – 12:26 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
King James. In-and-out Left hand dribble to step back three. Defended by Jayson Tatum. You can tell how young Tatum is by how short his hair is. pic.twitter.com/Bpp9LVnwv6 – 12:25 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
LeBron James vs. Victor Wembanyama
“LeBron can also do what Victor can do, but not to that extent. He is completely different” – Cedi Osman compares his former teammate to Wemby
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:00 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
New mailbag episode of Buha’s Block:
— JJ Redick rumblings
— Most likely roster-building path?
— The best non-star targets
— How would Mikal Bridges fit?
— LA’s future post-LeBron and more
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=IYw324… pic.twitter.com/fCSw0Kv6Hj – 4:20 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
What if Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey facetimed LeBron James and Rich Paul trying to recruit them to Philly?
I used my imagination for this script
libertyballers.com/2024/5/29/2416… – 10:56 AM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
What’s going on with the bats?
Windy – Lebron – Sixers
Good riddance, Angel
Moron at WIP
Oatmeal raisin bar go.audacy.com/ZLVn8JawZJb – 6:27 AM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
If you’re the Sixers, would you attempt to draft Bronny James for the sole purpose of trying to lure Lebron to philly? – 4:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bronny James to visit Suns for workout, per report, but will Lakers draft LeBron’s son? (w/videos) #Suns #NBAPlayoffs #LakeShow azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:21 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
On today’s show…
We finally discuss LeBron James, with new (ish) reporting calling the Sixers as threat. The King to Philly?
Join us at 2:30:
youtube.com/live/YgoHxBQsh… pic.twitter.com/GaQxwcMEo1 – 2:21 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
I’ll be on @CBSSportsNet w/@AshNicoleMoss & @JohnGonzalez from 2-3 ET for another episode of Beyond The Arc. Talking Celtics sweep, LeBron’s future, this summer’s top free agents, Mavs closeout game & more. – 1:47 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Beyond the Arc on CBS Sports Network today at 2 pm ET w/ @sportsreiter & @AshNicoleMoss
-Celtics advance to finals
-Pacers new Most Competitive Sweep Ever champs
-LeBron already a free agent?
-Wolves-Mavs WCF G4 preview – 1:31 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
One of the remarkable Jayson Tatum under-27 years old playoff stats is that he is likely going to pass Kobe for most points ever. But the most shocking one is he’s going to pass Kobe for 6th in assists and finish behind Magic, Rondo, LeBron, Tony Parker & Mo Cheeks (he’s 40 – 12:35 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
NEW POD! RIP Bill Walton, Luke-Bill story, LeBron dropping hints, Caitlin Clark/Kobe, Lakers’ coaching search update, Michael Porter Jr. speculation, Luka-Kyrie dynamic duo via @BleavNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rip… pic.twitter.com/IcNgCjNCoK – 10:14 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Jayson Tatum in the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals:
30.3 PPG
10.3 RPG
6.3 APG
He’s just the third player in NBA history to average at least 30p/10r/5a in a conference finals, joining Hakeem Olajuwon (1995) and LeBron James (2015).
Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/GOeBjMRz5k – 8:10 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron shows love to Jaylen Brown after winning ECF MVP 🤝 pic.twitter.com/MyEeEc4fnM – 11:54 PM
LeBron James @KingJames
🫡 @FCHWPO!!! Keep going Young 👑! RESPECT! – 11:36 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Players in the Top 60 in playoff scoring, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and three-pointers:
LeBron James
Michael Jordan
Kobe Bryant
Kevin Durant
Scottie Pippen
AL HORFORD
Decent company. pic.twitter.com/OP5JOhBbLc – 10:12 PM
More on this storyline
The Lakers are willing to offer LeBron James whatever type of contract he wants, be it a one-year deal, two-year deal, three years, and be it him opting out and resigning or him opting in and extending. So those two situations seem to have some sort of resolution. Of course, LeBron could opt out and leave or opt out and they could execute a sign-and-trade with another team. And that would clearly disrupt the Lakers’ offseason plans. -via YouTube / May 30, 2024
NBA Central: Donovan Mitchell’s role within the Cavs organization ranks among the most powerful for any superstar in the league, per @WindhorstESPN “What Donovan has with the Cavs is what LeBron has with the Lakers, in fact it might even be stronger,” 😯 (Via @ESPNCleveland ) pic.twitter.com/0KNrF69VwJ -via Twitter @TheNBACentral / May 29, 2024
This isn’t just about championships, which generally require a costar (or two), a stout supporting cast, and a little luck. But even by a standard of individual accolades, our no. 1s fall short. Of the 27 players chosen first from 1994 to 2020, just four have won MVP (Allen Iverson, Duncan, James, and Rose). Just nine of those players made All-NBA at least twice. Eleven made at least one Finals—but seven of them did so while attached to a better player. Of course, that group includes young stars like Zion Williamson (2019) and Edwards (2020), who have plenty of time left to make their mark. -via The Ringer / May 29, 2024
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