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!
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.
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?
The Charlotte Hornets have been making moves. After taking 4 players in the 2025 NBA Draft: 1st Round, No. 4 overall – Kon Knueppel (SF, Duke), 2nd Round, No. 33 – Sion James (SF, Duke), 2nd Round, No. 34 – Ryan Kalkbrenner (C, Creighton), No. 29 pick (from Suns trade) used on Liam McNeeley (F, UConn), the Hornets acquired Collin Sexton in a trade over the weekend.
The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Isaac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls for Lonzo Ball. What do these moves impact?
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