For reinforcements
LeBron James wants to forgo salary
Basketball veteran LeBron James apparently wants to continue playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. According to US media reports, the 39-year-old wants to negotiate a new contract with the Lakers.
James is even prepared to play for as little salary as possible so that the team can be strengthened.
By Saturday afternoon, the superstar could have opted to exercise his contractual option for a final season with the Lakers. This would have earned him 51.4 million dollars (48 million euros). Instead, negotiations are now underway that could be concluded quickly. The US Olympic team, which includes James, begins its preparations for the Games in Paris in just one week's time.
Three-year contract worth 151 million euros possible
James is more interested in improving the squad, his agent told ESPN. He would therefore not work towards a possible three-year contract with a maximum salary of 162 million dollars (151 million euros). Klay Thompson, who has already won the championship with the Golden State Warriors, is considered a possible transfer candidate. However, if no player of the right quality can be signed, James wants to demand the maximum, explained agent Rich Paul.
Where James will play in the future is also exciting because the Lakers recently secured the rights to James' eldest son Bronny in the so-called draft of the greatest talents.
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