A complete host of big-name NBA gamers might hit the free company market this offseason. Let’s check out who they’re and the place issues stand with every of them.
LEBRON JAMES (PLAYER OPTION)
LeBron James has a participant choice for subsequent season, so he can go away the Lakers this summer season if he needs to.
In fact, LeBron’s future is intently tied to Bronny’s, with James stating on a number of events he wish to end his profession taking part in alongside his son. If Bronny retains his hat within the ring for this yr’s NBA draft, LeBron following Bronny to his new staff may very well be in play.
But when Bronny decides to return to varsity, it would take advantage of sense for LeBron to stick with the Lakers for a minimum of another season after which reassess the Bronny scenario this time subsequent yr.
PAUL GEORGE (PLAYER OPTION)
Paul George has been linked to a few groups throughout a number of reviews, though he’s from the LA space and appears to take pleasure in taking part in in his native California.
Nevertheless, the Clippers have a whole lot of transferring components (James Harden additionally turns into an unrestricted free agent this summer season) and they’re going to have an enormous quantity of wage to juggle.
Based on ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the 76ers will aggressively pursue George if forgoes an extension with the Clippers. Elsewhere, Yahoo Sports activities’ Jake Fischer reported earlier this yr that there have been “rising whispers” that George might return to the Indiana Pacers.
JAMES HARDEN (UNRESTRICTED)
James Harden’s negotiations with the Clippers might get fascinating.
He’ll be 35 subsequent season however clearly needs large cash anyway, having instructed The Athletic’s Sam Amick that he’s been making an attempt to place himself to “receives a commission”.
The final time Harden felt disrespected getting into free company, he demanded a commerce out of Philadelphia. So the Clippers might want to tread fastidiously on this one.
MORE FREE AGENTS
PASCAL SIAKAM – UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENT
DEMAR DEROZAN – UNRESTRICTED
TYRESE MAXEY – RESTRICTED
TOBIAS HARRIS – UNRESTRICTED
MILES BRIDGES – UNRESTRICTED
JRUE HOLIDAY – PLAYER OPTION
OG ANUNOBY – PLAYER OPTION
D’ANGELO RUSSELL – PLAYER OPTION
JONAS VALANCIUNAS – UNRESTRICTED
RUSSELL WESTBROOK – PLAYER OPTION
KLAY THOMPSON – UNRESTRICTED
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