LeBron James'decision to re-sign a $97.1 million, two-year, $97.1 million contract extension with theLakers reportedly had complications.
Despite agreeing to an extension with Los Angeles, James is "personally adamant" that the Lakers need to improve their current roster, and the Nets point him out. Kylie, who is a guard, says he should be replaced with Irving. Athletic.
James and Irving have been teammates for four years in Cleveland and won a championship together in 2016 during that period.
Irving to opt-in with Brooklyn for $36.9 million a year at the end of June, just days before Nets teammate Kevin Durant requested a trade. selected.
Irving's future at Brooklyn is in question as he played only 29 games last season due to the hometown's refusal to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine ordinance.
All-Stars His guard full-time after New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced relaxation of vaccination mandates in I was able to return as a player for march.
Irving averaged 27.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 29 games, shooting 46.9 percent from the floor and 41.8 percent from deep. The Lakers already have points guard Russell Westbrook, who will exercise his $47.1 million option for his 2022-23 season to return to the franchise at the end of June. Did. The former league MVP is entering the final season of a five-year, $206 million contract.
Westbrook has been at the center of trade rumorsthroughout the NBA offseason. After a historically poor offensive debut with the Lakers,fell out of playoff contention in April.
However, new Lakers coach Durbin Hamm has shown confidence in Westbrook and believes he can get along well with the Los Angeles point guard. 52} Since James arrived in 2018, the Lakers' roster has been rotating, and the 37-year-old is reportedly hard at work building a roster. Los Angeles finished last season with a 31-48 record after injuries limited the Big 3 (James, Westbrook and Anthony Davis) to a total of 21 games.
James' extension keeps him under contract with Los Angeles until at least his 2023-24 season, reportedly with his option as a player for 2024-25. He told The Athletic earlier this year that he plans to play the final season of his NBA career alongside his eldest son Bronnie James.
