Lakers Reportedly Could Have Retained LeBron James if Sale Happened Earlier

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Lakers Reportedly Could Have Retained LeBron James if Sale Happened Earlier

The Los Angeles Lakers have moved on from LeBron James in a big way. After James let them know he wasn’t re-signing, they went on a spending spree. LA signed Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and executed a sign-and-trade for Walker Kessler. They also re-signed Austin Reaves to a massive extension.All of those moves have the Lakers very close to being hard-capped. It is also a clear direction away from James. However, the team was just sold…

Source Says LeBron James Might Have Stayed With Lakers Under New $12.5 Billion Ownership

LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers might have been influenced by the team's $12.5 billion sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, though basketball priorities ultimately guided his move to the 76ers.

Would LeBron James had stayed if he knew about the Lakers' ownership sale?

Just before the start of free agency, it was revealed that LeBron James would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for his 24th NBA season. James would take his time and weigh out all of his potential options before deciding to join the Philadelphia 76ers. Rumors would circulate about why James chose not to return, even refusing to have a sit down with Lakers’ brass. But with the shocking news of the sale of the franchise to Bob Iger and J…

‘Messiest Offseason in History’ – NBA World ‘Not Buying’ Report That Speedier Lakers Sale May Have Swayed LeBron James

The NBA world is reacting to a report claiming that a faster Los Angeles Lakers sale might have kept LeBron James with the franchise.