Lebron MIA; Looking to leave LA?
Lebron James last played on December the 6th, in a loss against the Hawks. Since then he’s missed a game against the Blazers and a redemption game against the Twolves. Originally, ruled out due to left foot soreness, JJ Redick disclosed he was out for personal reasons. With trade season heating up, could he potentially be looking to leave LA?
Bron has mentioned wanting to play with Steph and after coming off a gold metal run, Golden State emerged as the top rumored trade destination.
Let’s take a look on how complex this trade would be under the new CBA rules:
🏀 Bron has a No Trade Clause(NTC) so the Lakers can’t make this happen unless he approves/asks for a trade
🏀The Warriors are hard capped at the first apron, so they cannot take on more salary than they send out
🏀Bron and Bronny’s (because they are a packaged deal) is right around $50 million
🏀 To equate this amount of $, GS would need to part ways with players with bigger contracts like Andrew Wiggins plus add multiple other players like Kuminga
🏀 GS did just trade for Dennis Schroeder, but if they are combining multiple salaries in this proposed trade, Schroeder is off limits for 60 days
🏀In order to make this logistically work, GS would need to include a 3rd team to help redistribute salaries
Bron is ruled as questionable for the game tonight vs the Grizzlies
As the NBA trade season heats up, speculation around LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers grows. After a series of games missed due to personal reasons and foot injury management, questions arise about his next move. LeBron has expressed a desire to team up with Steph Curry, generating significant buzz around a potential trade to the Golden State Warriors. With the current CBA rules, executing such a trade involves intricate financial maneuvers. The Lakers can’t trade LeBron without his consent due to his No Trade Clause. Moreover, the Warriors are hard-capped, meaning they can only trade players of equal or lesser salary. This $50 million combined salary for LeBron and his son Bronny complicates matters further. The Warriors would likely need to part ways with key players, such as Andrew Wiggins, along with additional assets like Jonathan Kuminga, to make this work. Additionally, salaries can’t be aggregated, and recent trades, like the one for Dennis Schroeder, add layers of complexity. To balance the financial obligations, a third team might need to step in. With LeBron's status being questionable for the upcoming games, the developments in the coming days could significantly shape discussions around his future. This scenario is not just about numbers; it explores the evolving landscape of the NBA and how player desires and team strategies collide, making it a pivotal moment for fans and analysts alike.
