The 10 people who have the most trade rumors in the offseason, but are most likely to stay with the team, will James stay with the team?

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2024-05-17 16:18Published in Guangdong

Although the 2024 NBA playoffs are still underway, for some players who are about to enter the free agent option season, they may change their futures this offseason.

People like LeBron James, James Harden and Paul George are not favored to stay on the current team. However, it is still possible that they will remain with the team they currently play for. To this end, the American media listed the 10 players who are most likely to remain on the original team among the players with the most trade rumors in the 2024 offseason.

1. LeBron James

In fact, LeBron James does not want to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, he wants to stay with the Lakers and continue to win championships. The jersey then gained the respect of the Lakers and was retired.

LeBron James still wants to play 2-3 seasons, he wants to compete with his eldest son Bronny, and the Lakers are also working hard to get Bronny in this year's draft.

Recently, LeBron James and Lakers general manager Pelinka watched Bronny's practice game, which is an important proof that LeBron James is likely to renew his contract and stay with the team.

2. Siakam

Siakam is an all-around forward who has had some good performances since he was traded to the Indiana Pacers. Siakam wants a big contract with a maximum salary, but it could be difficult for the Pacers. However, with their playoff performance this season, Siakam could take a pay cut to renew his contract. Take a four-year, $160 million contract extension.

3. Trae Young

Trae Young has recently been caught up in trade rumors, with the Spurs and Lakers next. In fact, the current Trae Young, for many teams, the trade value or role is not large. The main thing is that Trae Young's defense is so poor that he can't lead the team far under the high intensity of defense.

And, he's starting to have injuries now. The Hawks are more concerned about keeping Trae Young and trading Dejounte Murray to strengthen the roster.

4. Zion

Brandon Ingram is one of the leading stars of the New Orleans Pelicans, but since his clash with the team's head coach in the playoffs, he has also been revealed to be in danger of breaking with the team and being sent away.

Brandon Ingram is currently only 26 years old and is one of the best forward stars in the league, and Brandon Ingram, who is both offensive and defensive, is a favorite in the free market. Recently, it was revealed that he may return to the Lakers to assist Zhan Mei.

5. James Harden

James Harden currently plays for the Los Angeles Clippers, and the 34-year-old James Harden wants a 3-4 year contract, preferably a large contract with a maximum salary, and the bottom line is at least $40 million a year.

James Harden did play some outstanding performances in the regular season this season. However, in the playoffs, his performance was as mind-blowing as ever. In fact, with James Harden's commercial value and some of his investments, as long as the Clippers give a better annual salary than the 76ers, he may stay with the team.

6. DeRozan

DeRozan is in an awkward position right now, in fact, he wants to join some strong teams and compete for championships. However, the Chicago Bulls want to renew his contract and keep him, believing that his competitive mentality and other things are what the team needs most.

To put it simply, the Chicago Bulls would rather trade away the younger Zach LaVine than trade away DeRozan. However, DeRozan recently stated that he is willing to play for his hometown team, the Los Angeles Lakers, depending on how the Lakers operate. However, his next contract should be 3 years and $60 million, which can be said to be a very good deal.

7. Klay Thompson

Klay Thompson is one of the most talked-about shooting guards this summer. Klay Thompson has excellent game experience with four crowns. However, due to injury problems, his form has not been consistent.

The Golden State Warriors wanted him to stay, but Klay Thompson's four-year, $100 million contract did make Klay Thompson feel humiliated. However, the Golden State Warriors believe that Klay Thompson was reimbursed for the two years of the injured season, and the team still gave the maximum salary and did not trade him, which is already benevolent.

8. Anunoby

Anunoby currently plays for the Knicks, and with his performance at the Knicks, as well as the Knicks' current record in the playoffs, the team will definitely want to renew Anunoby's contract, depending on how the contract extension between the two parties is negotiated.

With the Knicks' current salary space, they could offer Anunoby a four-year contract extension close to $120 million. However, Anunoby could want a bigger contract and end up leaving the Knicks.

9. Bradley Beale

Bradley Beal is 30 years old, and given his injury and poor playoff performance in the 2023-24 season, there is a risk that he could be sent away by a team trade. After all, he got a contract with a maximum salary.

However, the Phoenix Suns could make him a brief return in the 2024-25 season to see how he fared in the first half of the season. If he fails to meet expectations, he could be traded away before the All-Star break.

10. D'Angelo Russell

According to Lakers insiders, the team intends to schedule D'Angelo Russell in advance, but for a one-year period. The purpose of the Lakers' renewing D'Angelo Russell is not to keep him, but to increase his trade value.

There is no way, D'Angelo Russell has not played some good performances in the playoffs in the last two seasons and has been recognized by fans and media.

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