NBA rumor: LeBron James wants to opt out of his contract / News - Basketnews.com

Superstar forward LeBron James is looking to opt out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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LeBron James might be seeking to become a free agent, though he is likely not intent on leaving the Los Angeles Lakers.

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According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, James intends to opt out of his contract and move into free agency.

Windhorst identifies three possible motivators for James to consider this. Firstly, he intends to pressure the Lakers to update the roster.

Secondly, the superstar forward wants to see the team draft his son, Bronny James, who the Lakers are in a good position to draft.

Thirdly, if James is to opt out, he can receive a multi-year contract with a no-trade clause, which would be a considerable improvement over his current contract.

Windhorst notes, however, that James does not want to leave the Lakers at this point.

This season, the legend-in-the-making averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. He and the Lakers were eliminated 4-1 by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

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