TA: James hinted a few months ago that there is no discount. The Lakers respect + no salary cut

Lakers star James chose to execute the 2025-26 season's player option, and TA reporter Sam Amick wrote an article to dig out more details:

team sources said that James and the Lakers did not discuss any agreement that could extend his Lakers' career, whether it was a contract renewal or a re-signation. Instead, James and his team sent a signal a few months ago that there would be no discount this time.

team insiders said that out of respect for James, the Lakers did not propose any form of salary cut.

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