NBA free agency is set to begin on Tuesday, with all eyes on LeBron James as he considers his options for the upcoming season. James, the NBA’s career leader in points scored, minutes played, and games played, may be the biggest domino to fall in the league’s offseason player movement.
James’ Options
James’ options are expected to include staying with the Los Angeles Lakers, returning to Miami or Cleveland, or potentially joining the Golden State Warriors to team up with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. The Warriors recently gained more maneuverability to add players after Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million option for next season.
The NBA’s free agency period is expected to be busy, with many teams looking to make moves to shape their rosters for the upcoming season. The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, the NBA finalists, are expected to keep their cores largely intact, but other teams may be looking to make significant changes.
Other Moves
Several other moves have already been made around the league, including trades and teams re-signing or extending their own players. The Miami Heat are expected to land Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis in a trade, while the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a deal with guard Kevin Huerter.
The free agency period is set to begin at 6 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, with teams able to begin officially talking with free agents. Deals may be announced soon after, but cannot be executed until at least the end of the NBA’s offseason moratorium on July 6.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.