In the USA they estimate: if he leaves the Lakers, LeBron James will consider returning to Cleveland

According to ESPN, "it's worth keeping an eye" on the Cubs, if and when James doesn't extend his current contract.

Additional report: Cleveland is open to possibility

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04/08/2022

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LeBron James scores 42 points in summer league (from Twitter)

The 2022 free agent market in the NBA has been signed, but the best league in the world is already moving into next summer, which will bring with it quite a few other big names who may change teams - LeBron James in the lead.

As of today (Thursday), King James can receive a maximum contract of two more years from the Los Angeles Lakers for $97.1 million, and in the United States it is estimated that this will be the case in the end, but the coming season will probably learn about his intentions - if his team falters again, no It is unlikely that he will choose to end his career at another club.

"The biggest uncertainty is what will happen if LeBron doesn't extend his contract, and plays the rest of this season with an expiring contract," ESPN wrote.

"Until he extends his contract with the Lakers, you should keep an eye on Cleveland for next summer. The Cubs doubled their number of wins last season, they have a young and strong base with Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, and they could have over $30 million under The salary cap. Will LeBron return for a third term if he doesn't think he can win a championship with the Lakers?"

A third term?

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The American journalist Jake Fisher also raised the possibility that King James would return to the team where he started his career, to which he returned for the second time in 2014.

"Cleveland will be open to another reunion," he said, "but they will only be open to it in a situation that makes sense for everyone, as part of the rebuild. They won't give him the keys like they did in the past. I wonder if that will be possible. I think he will stay in Los Angeles ".

According to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, LeBron's contract extension is not expected anytime soon: "It's hard to believe he'll sign this week, or next week, or the week after. Why would he? He has until June 30, ten months to agree to a two-year contract extension , or become a free agent, then he could sign for three years with the Lakers or any other team. He has very little to gain if he extends his contract now. Financial stability? LeBron doesn't need it, he's a billionaire. If he becomes a free agent, he'll have more power." .

Mannix also raised the possibility of a possible comeback for Cleveland: "On paper, the Cubs are still a small step away from competing for a championship. And next summer they will have room under the salary cap to achieve this step. But we are not in 2014, LeBron has already brought a championship to Cleveland, he Make good on his promise, and the drive to return won't be strong. He's having fun in Los Angeles. On the other hand, LeBron wants to win. What if the Lakers can't trade Russell Westbrook? Or if Anthony Davis, who has played 76 games over the past two years, can't stay Healthy? James, who will celebrate 38 in December, will not spend the end of his career in a team that will not give him a legitimate chance to take a championship."

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