LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers held no discussions on offers that may have added years to his contract both by means of extension or with him opting out and signing a brand new contract, sources inform The Athletic. James and his camp additionally indicated a number of months in the past that they might not be keen to think about taking a reduction as he supplied final offseason.
The Lakers are sustaining flexibility in constructing round Luka Doncic over the medium-term. James turns 41 in December and is not certain what number of seasons he desires to proceed enjoying. James, nonetheless, has remained an All-NBA participant.
James picked up his $52.6 million participant possibility with the Lakers for the 2025-26 season with Wealthy Paul explaining that his shopper is anxious about whether or not the group is competing for a championship.
Some rival executives questioned to The Athletic that this might be a precursor to requesting a commerce from the Lakers.
