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dave mcmenamin
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NEW YORK – The NBA trade deadline is approaching and several teams are being considered as potential destinations in the future. Lebron James Despite reportedly being in talks to acquire the star-level talent, James is still expected to finish the season Los Angeles LakersLeague sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
James’s longtime friend and agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, said on his “Game Over” podcast in December that James would not want a trade and would finish out his record-setting 23rd season in LA.
“No,” Paul said in an episode of the podcast released Dec. 9. “Where’s he going to go?”
The 41-year-old James has a no-trade clause and must approve any deal the Lakers put together.
Lakers have dropped from No. 2 since Paul’s statement Western Conference standings at No. 6, and ESPN’s Baxter Holmes wrote in a story published on January 21 that Detailed The strained relationship between James and Lakers acting governor Jenny Buss.
Two days after that story was published, James was asked if he planned to finish the season with the Lakers and he replied: “I’m good… I’m good.”
James’s plans beyond this season are unknown. He said last week that he didn’t know whether he would retire this summer, but he acknowledged that the Lakers’ game at Cleveland on Wednesday could be his last game in Northeast Ohio.
As the trade deadline approaches CavaliersThe new York Knicks and this Golden State Warriors – All possible destinations for James have been considered if he decides to play next season – and have been in the news for their pursuit of big-name players.
The Warriors and Knicks have engaged with milwaukee bucks For acquisition in business discussion giannis antetokounmpoAccording to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Additionally, the Cavs agreed to trade LA Clippers guard james hardenCharania informed on Tuesday night.
Still, despite the Harden trade — and what other dominoes were to move — James will not be joining a new team before this season is over, league sources told ESPN.
