🏀 NBA intel: What's next for LeBron, others?
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- LeBron James earned $52 million this season, was an All‑Star, and would have made All‑NBA honors if he had played five more games.
- Los Angeles Lakers are prepared to give LeBron any price for a one‑year contract that includes a no‑trade clause.
- Chicago Bulls (and the Brooklyn Nets) are unlikely to sign LeBron to a comparable deal because it would not make sense despite their cap space.
- Golden State Warriors lack sufficient cap space this summer to sign LeBron, even if he prefers them.
- NBA hosts its annual combine in Chicago, where teams discuss trades, free‑agency moves, and player contracts alongside prospect evaluations.
Why it matters: The Lakers can lock LeBron for another season, preserving their championship hopes, while rivals like the Bulls, Nets, and Warriors lose a chance to add a veteran star, forcing them to reshape their roster and cap plans.
