After eight seasons with the Lakers, including leading the franchise to the 2020 NBA championship, James departs and enters free agency set to join a new team.
Lakers president Rob Pelinka and Rich Paul spoke a short time ago about the four-time champion's plans, sources said. James chose to inform the Lakers well before start of free agency tonight out of courtesy and appreciation for their run together, and to allow LA to conduct its offseason business.
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN. Reaves declined his $14.9M player option for the new max deal.
When Luka went down we knew what it meant. BUT…the Lakers still gave us a series win led by LeBron at 41 years old. Boston & Denver were eliminated in round 1. Warriors & Clipps both missed the playoffs. We lost to the champs. This was always house money. Can’t tell me NOTHING.