The “Woj Bomb” will get people reacting.
As usual, the highly respected journalist from the American media ESPN, Adrian Wojnarowski, revealed in a tweet secret discussions between the Warriors and the Lakers to form an improbable duo: LeBron James alongside Stephen Curry.
The NBA transfer specialist has just announced that 24 hours before the trade deadline closes, a discussion between the owners of Golden State and Los Angeles took place to talk about the future of James.
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— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 31, 2024
Frustrated by the Lakers' inconsistent performances in recent weeks, the 39-year-old expressed his dissatisfaction in the media and on social networks.
The Warriors interpreted it as a desire to leave the Angelinos star.
Driven by the enthusiasm of Draymond Green, close to LeBron James with whom he shares the same agent, Warriors owner Joe Lacob took his phone to ask his counterpart Jeanie Buss to recover the King.
But the response from managers and the agent of the four-time NBA champion and Finals MVP was clear and clear: number 23 does not want to leave the Lakers, according to ESPN.
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Insider Adrian Wojnarowski explains that Green sent messages to their mutual agent, Rich Paul, in order to convince the best scorer in NBA history to change his mind.
Without effect.
The Philadelphia Sixers also called the Lakers to inquire about the star of the Purple and Gold franchise. The discussion ended when the Californians asked in exchange for Cameroonian pivot Joel Embiid, author of a 70-point game against Victor Wembanyama.
Under contract in the City of Angels, LeBron James has a player option (a one-year extension that he can decide to activate) for the 2024-2025 season which amounts to $51 million before becoming an agent. free.
But his future is dotted, because he could refuse to take up his option this summer to sign for the team which will recruit his son Bronny James, candidate for the 2024 Draft.
ESPN Story with @RamonaShelburne: Over a 24-hour window prior to trade deadline that included owner to owner conversations, the Warriors made an unsuccessful bid to convince the Lakers and LeBron James to consider a trade to pair him with Stephen Curry.
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— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 14, 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers currently occupy 9th place in the Western Conference ahead of the Warriors.
Although it failed to bring in the King, the San Francisco franchise remains on five consecutive victories.
The two teams will meet again on February 23 for a new clash.