NBA executive: 'I'd pay LeBron whatever he wants'
An NBA executive believes the Los Angeles Lakers should pay LeBron James whatever he demands this summer. With the Lakers projected to have around $50 million in salary cap space, there are concerns they may not offer him the amount he is used to. The executive argues that keeping James is good business, as he brings significant value to the team.
- ▪LeBron James made $52.6 million this season but may receive a lower offer from the Lakers.
- ▪An Eastern Conference team strategist believes James deserves a max contract due to his performance metrics.
- ▪The Lakers face a decision to either meet James' financial demands or risk losing him to build around another player.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nba-executive-id-pay-lebron-120203143.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 12:02:03 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-16T12:10:18.449Z |
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