LeBron James Has Reportedly Yet To Make A Commitment To The Lakers

The Lakers are currently waiting on LeBron.

BYAlexander ColeJun 13, 20224.5K Views

LeBron James didn't have the end to the season he wanted this year. The Los Angeles Lakers couldn't even make it to the NBA playoffs as they were completely discombobulated from the opening game of the season. Russell Westbrook did not fit well with the team and it was clear that chemistry was going to be an issue.

Now, the Lakers are preparing for the offseason and LeBron is the man who will steer them in the right direction. According to a report from Bleacher Report, however, that might be a little difficult as James hasn't even given the team a commitment beyond 2023 when his contract expires a year from now.

LeBron James Has Reportedly Yet To Make A Commitment To The Lakers

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If LeBron doesn't commit, then they will likely have to keep Russell Westbrook. Let's say LeBron signs on for two more years, however, then the Lakers could think about trading Russ. Unfortunately, based on the report, the Lakers do not expect LeBron to make any commitments before the NBA Draft, which ultimately leaves the team in a bind. They can't really do anything without a commitment from LeBron, which means the Lakers could very well have to run it back with a roster similar to last season's, and we all know how that turned out.

This could be an interesting story to watch out for, so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the NBA.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.