vox888 LA Lakers superstar forward LeBron James is expected to decline his player option for the 2024-25 season, worth up to $51.4 million, to escape free-agent status. Gent has time to decide on his own terms by the deadline of 29 June. vox888

Report from ‘LA Times Sports’ that the decision in this direction has been signaled since the end of last month when Rich Paul, the agent from Clutch Sports who oversees the contract for the 39-year-old forward, said through the program ‘ TNT Sports’  ( vox888 )

Denying the player option gives James Degree, the all-time record-holder, an advantage in negotiating the opt-out clause in his new contract. who is believed to have returned to sign with the Lakers 

As for the time frame bound by league rules for players 38 karat and above who are limited to contract renewals of no more than 3 years, this is not a problem because ‘LBJ’ intends to play for no more than 2 years from now. 

James’ 21st career performance from 2023-24 averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.3 steals, 54% field goal accuracy (41% accuracy from long range), free throws. Accurate 75% in 71 regular season games (35.3 minutes per game) and improved to average 27.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.0 blocks in the playoff series. The Western first round lost to the Denver Nuggets.

In the case of re-signing to join the Lakers, James will work with JJ Reddick, the new head coach who is likely to be in charge of the team at Crypto.com Arena.