According to NBC Sports, sources close to Phil Jackson are saying that LeBron James wants to be a Los Angeles Laker next year.
"LeBron wants to win. He's a smart guy, and Phil loves LeBron, absolutely loves him," said the source which wished to remain anonymous.
There are also rumors that the Lakers want to acquire Lebron because Kobe is getting older and will likely retire soon.
LeBron will be the biggest name on the free agent market this summer, however the Lakers have no salary cap room, and would have to sign LeBron at a very low salary (close to league minimum), which a player of Lebron's caliber would likely not agree to.
The other option would be to trade for him, but that seems highly unlikely as well, because why on earth would ANYONE, let alone his hometown Cavaliers trade ...
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Is LeBron James Headed To the Lakers Next Season?
Posted: 1st March 2010 by Woodrow Bellamy III in NBAComments Off on Is LeBron James Headed To the Lakers Next Season?