Silent in the doldrums since the end of last season, LeBron James will be a free agent in the summer of 2023. To go where? This is a question that arises at the bends of certain corridors in the league. A reporter has shed some light with his latest information, which Lakers fans will read with great interest.
Almost 38 years old, LeBron James doesn’t really have time to “lose” seasons like it did in 2021-2022. Programmed to win, the King nevertheless finds himself within a roster which will obviously not have the level to seek a title in 2023. What will impact his future? It’s a question that’s starting to be discussed, so much so that the Lakers have received several phone calls from opposing franchises asking if James is available on the market.
With the Akron native being a free agent next summer, the Lakers have the option to trade him this summer if they think LeBron will leave at the end of next season, and if they want to recover a consideration in return. A very unlikely scenario, because the Angelinos absolutely do not want to part with the future Hall of Famer. And let them be reassured: it’s shared.
Despite the galley, LeBron James wants to stay at the Lakers
In his latest article, New York Post journalist Marc Stein gives the update, which will give purple and gold fans a good breather:
Sources familiar with the matter indicate that James is extremely happy in Los Angeles despite the Lakers’ difficult last two seasons.
The consensus is that he and his family have been putting down their roots in Southern California every day since James signed with the Lakers in 2018.
This is called very good news for the Laker Nation, which will not have to worry about a possible trade request in the coming weeks.
It must be said that beyond basketball, LeBron has several reasons to be happy in California. The way of life, the climate, the business opportunities and the possibility of being closer to his children are all factors that push him to stay in the Los Angeles area. As for the orange ball, it is rumored that the King, who understood that he would not go and get the 6 rings of Michael Jordanhas less pressure since the 2020 victory, which made him the first player in history to lead 3 different teams to the crown.
Launched in pursuit of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record, which he should surpass without too much difficulty, LeBron seems to be content with this good alloy between personal life and professional life. And too bad if the Lakers seem not to be competitive again this year.
Don’t panic for Lakers fans: LeBron James is happy in Los Angeles and intends to stay there for the coming season. In the summer of 2023, on the other hand, the story could be different for the one who will then be a free agent at almost 39 years old…