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LeBron James is expected to play up to two more seasons in the NBA, sources told Shams Charania, Jovan Buha, and Sam Amick of The Athletic.
The Lakers are open to offering James any deal to return, including a three-year, $164 million max extension.
James has a $51.4 million player option for next season.
The Lakers are also open to the idea of drafting Bronny James.
James' relationship with Jeanie Buss is described as being "better than ever."
Roy T wrote:I think he should hang em up in LA. But drafting his son… Maybe in the second round…
Giving him a full max for three years is setting up the team for mediocrity, I don’t know if that’s in their mutual interest.
moocow007 wrote:Watch some team draft Bronny before 56 and end up trading him to the Lakers for a future 1st. Would a team actually do that you think?
BigHustle wrote:moocow007 wrote:Watch some team draft Bronny before 56 and end up trading him to the Lakers for a future 1st. Would a team actually do that you think?
Danny, looking at you here.
moocow007 wrote:Watch some team draft Bronny before 56 and end up trading him to the Lakers for a future 1st. Would a team actually do that you think?
levon wrote:He's gonna play 2 more and retire after 23 years, his number. But this wiretap is so funny, he's expected to play _up to_ but Lakers willing to offer him 3.
BigHustle wrote:moocow007 wrote:Watch some team draft Bronny before 56 and end up trading him to the Lakers for a future 1st. Would a team actually do that you think?
Danny, looking at you here.
levon wrote:He's gonna play 2 more and retire after 23 years, his number. But this wiretap is so funny, he's expected to play _up to_ but Lakers willing to offer him 3.
mg wrote:levon wrote:He's gonna play 2 more and retire after 23 years, his number. But this wiretap is so funny, he's expected to play _up to_ but Lakers willing to offer him 3.
Yeah the Lakers are so desperate they are going to pay Lebron an additional $55 mil for a 3rd season he won't even play. That's even worse than the last Kobe contract.
mg wrote:BigHustle wrote:moocow007 wrote:Watch some team draft Bronny before 56 and end up trading him to the Lakers for a future 1st. Would a team actually do that you think?
Danny, looking at you here.
Bronny doesn't have to sign in Utah (or wherever). Utah has the 29th and 32nd picks but Ainge isn't going to pass on a legit prospect to draft Bronny. Ainge also has a few Klutch clients on his roster and isn't going to stir up that beehive.
As usual the Lakers probably buy a mid 2nd and pick Bronny at that point. It's the same thing the Cavs did when they drafted Mobley's brother out of USC 2 years ago. Isaiah Mobley wasn't a real prospect either but still had more talent than Bronny. Of course the ESPN's of the world are going to play this narrative up for clicks all the way until the draft.
Pickled Prunes wrote:mg wrote:BigHustle wrote:Danny, looking at you here.
Bronny doesn't have to sign in Utah (or wherever). Utah has the 29th and 32nd picks but Ainge isn't going to pass on a legit prospect to draft Bronny. Ainge also has a few Klutch clients on his roster and isn't going to stir up that beehive.
As usual the Lakers probably buy a mid 2nd and pick Bronny at that point. It's the same thing the Cavs did when they drafted Mobley's brother out of USC 2 years ago. Isaiah Mobley wasn't a real prospect either but still had more talent than Bronny. Of course the ESPN's of the world are going to play this narrative up for clicks all the way until the draft.
If Bronny want's to play in the NBA, he can only sign with the team that owns his draft rights. If no teams pull any shenanigans (and I think they should) Bronny will go undrafted and will be able to accept an invitation from any training camp. It's doubtful he would get drafted or get a single invite if he wasn't Lebron's kid.
LAL has the 55th pick. BOS has the 54th pick and they clearly aren't in player development mode. If I'm BOS, I would definitely try to trade #54 to LAL for a pick a few years down the road, after Lebron is retired and AD is washed. Other teams may do the same. I am hoping for shenanigans!
Hoopzilla wrote:
Whether I was born or not when the Orlando Magic tried to form a Super Team means absolutely nothing to this conversation. One thing is pretty clear, you are the load your mother should have swallowed and moved on with her life...
cheese318 wrote:Pickled Prunes wrote:mg wrote:
Bronny doesn't have to sign in Utah (or wherever). Utah has the 29th and 32nd picks but Ainge isn't going to pass on a legit prospect to draft Bronny. Ainge also has a few Klutch clients on his roster and isn't going to stir up that beehive.
As usual the Lakers probably buy a mid 2nd and pick Bronny at that point. It's the same thing the Cavs did when they drafted Mobley's brother out of USC 2 years ago. Isaiah Mobley wasn't a real prospect either but still had more talent than Bronny. Of course the ESPN's of the world are going to play this narrative up for clicks all the way until the draft.
If Bronny want's to play in the NBA, he can only sign with the team that owns his draft rights. If no teams pull any shenanigans (and I think they should) Bronny will go undrafted and will be able to accept an invitation from any training camp. It's doubtful he would get drafted or get a single invite if he wasn't Lebron's kid.
LAL has the 55th pick. BOS has the 54th pick and they clearly aren't in player development mode. If I'm BOS, I would definitely try to trade #54 to LAL for a pick a few years down the road, after Lebron is retired and AD is washed. Other teams may do the same. I am hoping for shenanigans!
Personally think LBJ signing in LAL would be a mistake but it hasn’t been about winning for quite sometime. He would have signed in PHI in 2018 if it truly was about winning. That team was ultimately set up better to win out of the gate and had so much more to offer. LAL winning the Covid title helps the cause but so many people disregard the title almost like KD’s rings in GSW. AD getting hurt against PHX the following playoffs really just dismantled this roster. They could/should have beat PHX. Then ya never if they win a second championship. Instead they trade for Russ because LBJ/AD are morons. Pelinka put an end to their reign of demanding trades. I highly doubt Pelinka will give up anything of significance to make sure they get Bronnie besides using their own picks or a slight trade up.
Did the Lakers make a mistake not adding Kyrie? Would have cost a ton but as good as Reaves is you can sense they are clearly missing a 3rd star on this team. If LBJ is to leave which I highly doubt because he’s not giving up $100M and not many teams can really offer him that kind of money. What team truly would convince him to leave? PHI, NYK, CLE or MIA? I wonder if PG13 regrets not signing with LAL in 2018 over staying OKC with Russell Westbrook
haste10176 wrote:cheese318 wrote:Pickled Prunes wrote:If Bronny want's to play in the NBA, he can only sign with the team that owns his draft rights. If no teams pull any shenanigans (and I think they should) Bronny will go undrafted and will be able to accept an invitation from any training camp. It's doubtful he would get drafted or get a single invite if he wasn't Lebron's kid.
LAL has the 55th pick. BOS has the 54th pick and they clearly aren't in player development mode. If I'm BOS, I would definitely try to trade #54 to LAL for a pick a few years down the road, after Lebron is retired and AD is washed. Other teams may do the same. I am hoping for shenanigans!
Personally think LBJ signing in LAL would be a mistake but it hasn’t been about winning for quite sometime. He would have signed in PHI in 2018 if it truly was about winning. That team was ultimately set up better to win out of the gate and had so much more to offer. LAL winning the Covid title helps the cause but so many people disregard the title almost like KD’s rings in GSW. AD getting hurt against PHX the following playoffs really just dismantled this roster. They could/should have beat PHX. Then ya never if they win a second championship. Instead they trade for Russ because LBJ/AD are morons. Pelinka put an end to their reign of demanding trades. I highly doubt Pelinka will give up anything of significance to make sure they get Bronnie besides using their own picks or a slight trade up.
Did the Lakers make a mistake not adding Kyrie? Would have cost a ton but as good as Reaves is you can sense they are clearly missing a 3rd star on this team. If LBJ is to leave which I highly doubt because he’s not giving up $100M and not many teams can really offer him that kind of money. What team truly would convince him to leave? PHI, NYK, CLE or MIA? I wonder if PG13 regrets not signing with LAL in 2018 over staying OKC with Russell Westbrook
Philly hasnt been past the second rd and Lebron won in 2020 lol.. As for bronny thats true but same for giannis brothers so this isnt new also doesn't make it right.
