LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have not engaged in discussions about extending his contract or opting out for a new one, as James and his camp are not willing to take a pay cut this time. While he picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, concerns about the team’s championship competitiveness have led some executives to speculate about a potential trade request.
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The Sixers have waived Ricky Council IV, opening up a roster spot and avoiding the guarantee of his $2.2 million salary for the 2025-26 season. Council, an undrafted free agent who played 73 games last season, struggled with shot selection and rebounding, leading to criticism from head coach Nick Nurse, while the team now has 13 standard contracts. Want More Context? 🔎
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