The Los Angeles Lakers need to find a way to make roster upgrades this offseason if they want to contend for a championship next year, and LeBron James and Anthony Davis are reportedly hoping the team makes a big one.
James has until Saturday to decide whether to exercise his $51.4 million player option for next season or become a free agent. The NBA Draft will be held on Thursday and Friday, so LeBron can wait to see how that plays out first. He may try to use the timeline as leverage, too.
Report: LeBron James and Anthony Davis want the Lakers to make a key offseason move
By Steve DelVecchio
June 25, 2024
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are reportedly urging the Los Angeles Lakers to make a major roster upgrade this offseason to strengthen their championship contention.
LeBron has until Saturday to decide whether to exercise his $51.4 million player option for the upcoming season or enter free agency. With the NBA Draft occurring on Thursday and Friday, he might use this timeline as leverage, waiting to see the Lakers’ moves.
According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, both James and Davis want the Lakers to make a significant impact during the NBA Draft by acquiring another elite player. The expectation is that LeBron will stay with the Lakers, either by exercising his player option or signing a new deal, but he has yet to inform the team of his plans.
LeBron, who turns 40 in December, played at a high level last season. However, the Lakers need to balance their decisions, considering James’ potential short-term presence and Davis’s longer-term influence as he is only 31.
A rival executive recently speculated that the Lakers have a dream target for this offseason. With the ability to trade up to three first-round picks before the NBA Draft, it will be interesting to see if they decide to make any major moves.
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