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Report: 'Early indications point toward' LeBron James opting out of contract

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has a massive $51.4 million decision coming up. That is the contract he’s going to be guaranteed to earn in 2024-25 should he choose to pick up the final year of his contract with the Lakers.

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LeBron James Flamed For Reaction After Playoff Elimination

For the second consecutive NBA season, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers saw their championship aspirations dashed by the Denver Nuggets. In a tense Game 5, the Lakers were on the verge of extending the series, only to be thwarted by a last-second game-winner from Jamal Murray.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / 1 hour ago

Report: LeBron James Expected To Play Up To 2 More Seasons

According to Shams Charania, Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic, LeBron James is expected to play up to two more NBA seasons. LeBron can become an unrestricted free agent this offseason if he declines his 2024-25 player option with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Darvin Ham News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Darvin Ham alludes to starter failing 'like 10 games in a row'

Darvin Ham alludes to Lakers starter failing 'like 10 games in a row'

The bottom line is this: The Lakers feel Ham needed to make the most of what he had, and that he wasn’t doing that.

Report casts serious doubt on Ham's future with Lakers

Rich Paul believes LeBron James has two or three years left

Former NBA player maybe be next Lakers HC

The greatest high school basketball players from the Los Angeles area

The '10 or more All-NBA Team selections' quiz

Dan Patrick News / NBC Sports / 27 minutes ago

Watch: What's the path forward for the Los Angeles Lakers' current nucleus? | Dan Patrick Show

NBA News / Yardbarker / 20 minutes ago

Pierce pinpoints former All-NBA player as an ideal Lakers target

Paul Pierce pinpoints this former All-NBA player as an ideal Lakers target

The Lakers crashed out of the NBA playoffs on Monday, losing to the Nuggets in five games. As they head into the offseason, numerous questions surround what changes need to be made to the current roster.

LeBron James coy on future after Game 5 loss

Rich Paul believes LeBron has two or three years left

Jamal Murray praises James: 'He’s been one of my favorite players'

The all-time leading scorer for every NBA team

The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Sources: How LeBron James’ decision on Lakers future will be influenced by Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant

When LeBron James joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018, his goal was to etch his name in the lore of one of the most iconic American sports franchises.

Los Angeles Lakers News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Lakers star LeBron James roasted by Marcin Gortat over ‘crying’ to referees

On Monday evening, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers saw their 2023-24 season officially come to an unceremonious conclusion with a 108-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the first round series between the two teams, marking the second straight postseason that the Nuggets had sent the Lakers to Cancun.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / 1 hour ago

Trade Proposal Sends Trae Young To Lakers, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura To Hawks

One NBA writer proposed that the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers make a trade with each other this offseason. Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report proposed

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / 2 hours ago

Darvin Ham’s Decision To Bench D’Angelo Russell & Austin Reaves Did Not Sit Well Within Organization

The Los Angeles Lakers had a rollercoaster of a 2023-24 campaign. They won the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament, a sign that head coach Darvin Ham and the Lakers could be a contender when the postseason came around, and played phenomenal basketball when their backs were against the wall at the end of the regular season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / 31 minutes ago

NBA Legend Reveals The Star The Lakers Must Pursue In Offseason

Following their playoff elimination on Monday night, it’s evident that the Los Angeles Lakers need to make significant changes. Head coach Darvin Ham’s tenure with the team is likely over, and further adjustments are on the horizon for the summer.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / 37 minutes ago

Report: Lakers ‘Very Open’ To Drafting Bronny James So LeBron James Can Play With Him

According to NBA insiders Shams Charania, Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers are “very open” to drafting Bronny James so LeBron James can play with his son. Bronny has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft while retaining his college eligibility.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / 48 minutes ago

Former NBA Player May Be Next Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach

According to Jovan Buha, Los Angeles Lakers beat writer for The Athletic, the team could have interest in former NBA veteran JJ Redick as their next head coach.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / 58 minutes ago

Lakers willing to draft Bronny James?

LeBron James is once again facing an uncertain future after the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs, but the team is reportedly willing to make the one move that might guarantee LeBron’s return.

Mind-blowing stat sums up the Nuggets-Lakers series

Jamal Murray praises LeBron James: 'He’s been one of my favorite players'

LeBron James' exit snaps 19-year NBA playoffs streak

The highest-paid players for the 2023-24 NBA season

The 'Most career NBA games played' quiz

D'Angelo Russell News / Fadeaway World / 0 minutes ago

D'Angelo Russell Speaks About His Player Option And Future With The Lakers

D'Angelo Russell may have played his final game on the Lakers in their Game 5 loss to the Nuggets. Russell can enter free agency this summer if he declines the $18 million player option in his contract.

Darvin Ham News / Yardbarker / 5 minutes ago