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Podcast: The Best of the Sports Shop
Episode: NBA: LeBron James Picks Up $52.6M Option With Lakers + Charlotte Hornets Make Moves
Description: Reese, Pam and Alex discuss LeBron James opting into his player option, the moves the Hornets made and NBA Free Agency.
NBA Free Agency is here!Â
LeBron James opted in for $52.6M with the Los Angeles Lakers, though his camp hints at potential trade interest. Former Laker Dorian Finney‑Smith opted out of his $15.4M Laker deal; the Rockets are reportedly a strong suitor.Â
Former Trail Blazer Deandre Ayton enters free agency after a buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers; he had $35.6m remaining on his contract. Could the Lakers get Ayton?
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