Lakers Want LeBron James to Return for Another Season Alongside Luka Doncic, GM Rob Pelinka Says
- On Tuesday, Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka expressed the team's desire to re-sign both LeBron James and Austin Reaves following their playoff elimination by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- A four-game sweep by the Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals forced the organization to confront major roster decisions this summer as James and Reaves both enter unrestricted free agency.
- Reaves could command a maximum deal of $241 million over five years, while James, a free agent after his 23rd season, weighs retirement against pursuing a 24th season with the Lakers or another team.
- Building the roster around Luka Doncic remains the top priority regardless of James's decision, with Pelinka noting the team has "optionality" to improve depth through free agency, trades, and the draft.
- Pelinka plans to interview about 20 players for the 25th draft pick as the organization assesses how to elevate depth, signaling a multifaceted approach to roster improvement beyond free agent signings.
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Lakers giving James time to make decision
Before discussing where LeBron James might fit into the future plans of the Lakers, president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka and the franchise intend to "honor" the 41-year-old by giving him time and space to determine his own intentions for…
The president of basketball operations and general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka, said on Tuesday (12) that he will grant LeBron James all the time he needs to decide his future at the NBA, although he has emphasized that the next team he assembles will be built around Luka Dondic. The twenty-third season of 'King James' came to an end on Monday night, with the final elimination of the Lakers by Oklahoma City Thunder in the semi…
Hanford Sentinel
Los Angeles TimesLakers want LeBron James and Austin Reaves to return next season
LOS ANGELES — There was a moment when the Lakers were humming along near the end of the NBA's regular season, when they went 16-2 in the month of March as Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James found their…
The Manila Times
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LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers would be thrilled to have LeBron James back if the superstar opts to play a 24th NBA season but plan to start building around Luka Doncic, general manager Rob Pelinka said Tuesday.One day after the Lakers were swept out of the NBA playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Pelinka and coach JJ Redick met with reporters to discuss the franchise's future.James, 41, said Monday he would take some time to decide his …
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