The Lakers reportedly considered trading LeBron James before last February’s deadline.
considered moving James before last February’s trade deadline, just six months after signing him to a four-year, $153-million contract.
“Several league executives would not be surprised if the Lakers at least explored their options,” Bucher wrote of the tense situation. The Lakers currently hold a 31-37 record after last night’s loss to the Toronto Raptors, and sit three spots out of the playoffs in the West. It seems the team’s disappointing campaign, and the groin injury that sidelined the 34-year-old James for 17 games, have had a negative impact on his trade value, according to Bucher.
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