James's All-Star during that "the door to return to the Cavaliers has not closed" was like a flat thunder that exploded on all who heard it.
About his whereabouts and stays have become a hot topic. Under this, James can renew his contract early, which is more inconspicuous, but the impact is equally significant.
If James chooses to continue working with the Lakers, he qualifies for an early contract extension this offseason and can sign up to a 2-year, $97.1 million contract under the 38-year rule.
He has another option, that is, wait until the contract expires in 2023 and then sign a new contract with the Lakers, at which time, the biggest contract he can get is 151.3 million US dollars for 3 years.
In other words, James is expected to still earn more than $50 million at the age of 40. This contract is not difficult to give and it is worth it. Because the income generated by james's retirement season is enough to support this renewal.
In addition, once James renews his contract, his career total salary will exceed 500 million, continuing to sit firmly as the first person in history to have a total salary.
According to the NBA salary rules, as early as August 4, local time, the Lakers can offer James a contract extension.
However, he may not sign the contract first time, as he can sign at any time in the 2022-23 season.
And this uncertainty, many US media believe that it can be used to exert pressure on the Lakers, but also leave room for the free agent market in 2023 to prevent the Lakers from doing nothing and wasting another season.
So if the Lakers want to keep him, they have to do something ahead of time. One of the options is to exchange the few remaining assets for some new signings and use hard work to keep James's heart. Whether it is useful or not.
The scenario can be:
Quote one or two first-round final-year contracts with Westbrook ($47 million) for a more lakers-friendly star;
Or take it apart and swap a player with Westbrook and a first-round pick; another first-round contract with Horton Tucker and Nunn for another player.
Even bolder – with thick eyebrows
NBA journalist Ryan Stone wrote about how the Bulls reinforced this summer, and an anonymous NBA executive told him that the team may get thick eyebrows through trades.
The reason is simple, Chicago is the hometown of thick eyebrows, and going back to doing something has always been one of his wishes.
The executive also said that as for the plan, it is DeRozan + Patrick Williams, if it is not Pavey, it is White + draft picks.
Harden's incident once again proves that when there are internal and external troubles, people's minds change, and there is no lineup that cannot be dismantled.
So it's not surprising to send thick eyebrows, but today the Bulls beat the Hawks 112-108, DeRozan 15 of 21, 3 of 3 three-pointers, 5 of 7 from the free throw line, cut 37 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, of which the Bulls trailed by 3 points at key moments, and DeRozan shot 1 2+1 of 1, killing the game.
DeRozan has 35+ in eight consecutive games, second only to Joe, and ranks second in Bulls history. More than 20 million to get a team history second, which is too worth the signing. And these 8 games are shooting more than 50%, which is the first in history.
Such a person, the bull is willing to change?
And the Lakers are so overdrawn in the future, is it worth it? There are many options left for the Lakers, which one is correct?