LeBron James is trying secure his contract with Lakers first. If he signs for large amount, it could limit #LALakers' salary cap flexibility and make it harder for them re-sign Austin Reaves, Hachirama & Kennard pursue other free agents
If #Lakers end up with very little cap room, they may not have enough money left make significant additions roster. Thats why I believe LeBron wants his contract situation resolved before rest of free agency plays out
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This quote today from Stephen A. Smith about LeBron James on First Take: --- โThey don't particularly like him. ... They'll never admit that. ... As great as [LeBron James] is, ... he's also one of the greatest manipulators of narratives we've ever seen.โ
Stephen A. Smith thinks LeBron contributed to the deterioration of his relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers
Now people want to blame Rob Pelinka for the roster problems, but a lot of these moves were made to satisfy the roster LeBron wanted.
Lakers bent over backwards to please LeBron James. It was LeBron who pushed for Russell Westbrook even though GM Rob Pelinka & front office reportedly preferred keeping better roster balance and shooting around the team but LeBron overruled that direction and wanted Westbrook instead.
Until thereโs real sacrifice at the top and smarter roster construction, this team is not a championship-level squad โ and thatโs just the truth.
Conference. Teams like Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves are deeper, younger, and more complete. The Lakers simply donโt have enough talent or flexibility to get past those kinds of contenders.
The so-called billionaire LeBron James on LALakers refused to take a pay cut to help the front office build out a complete roster. If heโs not willing to sacrifice for the bigger picture, then Lakers fans need to accept reality โ this team isnโt winning a championship
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Austin Reaves could return for Lakers in Game 3 after oblique injury. LA leads series 2-0. Kevin Durant also questionable with sprained ankle...
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https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/04/game-3-preview-injury-updates-for.html
No Luka or Reaves? No problem for the Los Angeles @Lakers as they take Game 1 of the series in the NBA Playoffs as they beat the Durant-less Houston Rockets 107-98 to take a 1-0 series lead.
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