LOS ANGELES — The window for LeBron James and the Lakers to extend his contract with the organization opened Thursday amid an offseason full of change for the franchise. James, though, could use pending free agency as leverage, forcing the Lakers into strengthening their roster by forfeiting even more future draft picks. If James were to agree to an extension, the Lakers could be more aggressive in trade discussions for players with multiple years remaining on their contracts. It’s a decision that’s indirectly tied to James and a possible contract extension, the Lakers getting a serious nudge in one direction or another depending on talks with James. KeyWords:: 6ff449e0-0ef3-4f47-be5a-84977f23ce206ff449e0 0ef3 4f47 be5a 84977f23ce20BC-BKN-LAKERS-JAMES:LABC BKN LAKERS JAMES LA

Source: Los Angeles Times August 05, 2022 01:41 UTC