Cavaliers predicted to land released $73M six-time All-Star to lure ex-Laker LeBron James home originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The pursuit of LeBron James is in full swing, and a decision could be coming soon. The Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Philadelphia 76ers are widely viewed as the three frontrunners in the race.
James is a free agent for the fifth time in his career, and, as in each of his previous decisions, the basketball world is watching closely to see where he will sign. One thing is certain: he informed the Lakers at the beginning of free agency that he would be moving on.
“For the first time since 2018, LeBron James is available in free agency. James informed the Los Angeles Lakers last month that he intends to play his 24th NBA season elsewhere, ending his eight-year run with the franchise. The 41-year-old is now an unrestricted free agent, coming off a season in which he averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 **** ists and 6.1 rebounds on 51.5% shooting. In other words: James can still help a team, which is exactly what he intends to do,” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Bobby Marks wrote.
While some have written the Cavaliers off, head coach Kenny Atkinson hinted Sunday that Cleveland remains very much in the mix.
The pursuit of LeBron James is in full swing, and a decision could be coming soon. The Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Philadelphia 76ers are widely viewed as the three frontrunners in the race.
James is a free agent for the fifth time in his career, and, as in each of his previous decisions, the basketball world is watching closely to see where he will sign. One thing is certain: he informed the Lakers at the beginning of free agency that he would be moving on.
“For the first time since 2018, LeBron James is available in free agency. James informed the Los Angeles Lakers last month that he intends to play his 24th NBA season elsewhere, ending his eight-year run with the franchise. The 41-year-old is now an unrestricted free agent, coming off a season in which he averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 **** ists and 6.1 rebounds on 51.5% shooting. In other words: James can still help a team, which is exactly what he intends to do,” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Bobby Marks wrote.
While some have written the Cavaliers off, head coach Kenny Atkinson hinted Sunday that Cleveland remains very much in the mix.
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