A LeBron offseason exit in LA is reportedly being viewed more likely now than before, per Jovan Buha.
As LeBron James' future in Los Angeles remains uncertain, it is now reportedly becoming more likely that the superstar will head elsewhere following this season.
In his appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Lakers insider and reporter Jovan Buha dropped the intriguing revelation for the Lakers franchise and the four-time MVP.
"There's always been speculation he might go here or go there, or maybe finish his career in Cleveland. So that buzz has always been out there," Buha said. "But I think it feels more real right now than it has at any point before."
As the Lakers are set to prioritize retaining Austin Reaves with a potential max contract and providing Luka Doncic the best complementary cast he can ever have this offseason, James' looming stay in LA is pretty much up in the air.
He holds an expiring $52.6 million contract this year and will become an unrestricted free agent.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are primarily being identified as James' potential next team, with many already seeing it as a fitting reunion before the basketball legend takes the last dance of his career.
Meanwhile, rumblings also suggest the Golden State Warriors, in which the Dubs are rumored to be locked in on trying to sign him this offseason.
It remains to be seen how things will happen in the next couple of months, but Buha clarified that the Lakers are still financially capable enough to regain James' commitment.
After not making any significant moves this past trade deadline besides the Luke Kennard deal, the Lakers opted for flexibility and are projected to have nearly $50 million in cap space this upcoming offseason.
"The Lakers are going to be in this position where they have the most cap space this summer. So even if he's not necessarily making $53 million like he is this season, they can still offer him more money than just about anybody else, realistically, unless he wants to go to like Brooklyn or Chicago, which I don't foresee," Buha argued.
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