In a decision that will play a major role in the Western Conference landscape, the four-time NBA MVP LeBron James signed with the Lakers Sunday afternoon, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Though a long shot, the Warriors intend to explore their free agent chances with Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, who is planning on opting out of his current deal with Los Angeles. Jordan is both close friends with Kevin Durant, and a former client of Bob Myers, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.
When the free agency period begins at 12:01 ET on Sunday morning, Kevin Durant plans to sign a one-year guaranteed deal with the Warriors, that will include a player option for the 2019-20 season, allowing Durant to return to free agency next summer, Marc Stein of the New York Times is reporting.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Two people familiar with the decision say LeBron James has told the Cleveland Cavaliers he is declining his $35.6 million contract option for next season and is a free agent.