James s departure countdown, Lakers management is tough, free agent trade refuses to consult James

LeBron James also attracted a lot of attention after choosing the $52.6 million free agent option for the 2025-26 season. Because LeBron James is already 40 years old, this may be the last high salary in his personal career. If he continues to want to stay in the NBA, he will most likely have to cut his salary, and he will probably only get a contract with an annual salary of about $30 million.

For LeBron James, with his business value, there is definitely more than this number. Because if he holds a retired tour season, he can bring at least hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue to the team, and the stadiums in almost every game are full. In fact, the Lakers also understand this principle. However, the Lakers' existing core player is the young Luka Doncic, not the 40-year-old LeBron James, nor is it as good as Brownie James.

LeBron James' agent Ritchie Paul said that he and LeBron James knew that the Los Angeles Lakers were rebuilding around Luka Doncic. However, LeBron James still hopes that the team can spend a huge amount of money to build a lineup with the ability to win the championship, rather than being completely immersed in a reconstruction environment. Otherwise, LeBron James may choose to leave the Lakers and go to a team that can really help him win the championship.

According to ESPN's Ramona Shelben, the Lakers no longer consulted LeBron James about any of their moves in the free agent market. In other words, any action of the Lakers now revolves around Luka Doncic, and they will not act like Jenny Buss, watching LeBron James' face look.

"They won't consult LeBron this year"

This may be the first time LeBron James has encountered this situation in his NBA career, because he has been the best player in the league and the best player in the team since he entered the NBA. Therefore, the previous management of the Cavaliers, Heat and Lakers will consult LeBron James when the team enters the free agent trading market, whether to trade which players to send away the team, or which stars to trade.

Now, the Lakers' new boss refuses to consult LeBron James, putting LeBron James in an embarrassing situation. This also means that LeBron James may enter the countdown to leave the team, and LeBron James does not like the team disrespect him. Just like when he decided to leave the Miami Heat, it was because Pat Riley disrespected him. Now, there are also many rumors about LeBron and James leaving the Lakers in the league.

The Dallas Mavericks and the Cleveland Cavaliers are LeBron James' potential favorite next team. The Dallas Mavericks have two former champion teammates, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, who are both No. 1 picks. In addition, the 2025 No. 1 pick, this is a combination of four No. 1 picks, which is very eye-catching and competitive.

As for the Cleveland Cavaliers, this is where the LeBron James dream began. The current Cleveland Cavaliers are strong and strong. It is reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers welcome LeBron James back and may need to send Jarrett Allen, Garland and others out.