Lakers have yet to make contract offer to LeBron James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:37 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have not made a contract offer to LeBron James as of June 26, 2026, and communication between the two sides has been limited. A brief check-in occurred early in free agency, but there has been little dialogue since then. The Lakers could potentially create up to $50 million in cap space, which may influence James's willingness to negotiate. The team is assessing how to utilize this financial flexibility before deciding on their next steps regarding James's future with the franchise.
- •Lakers have not made an offer to LeBron James.
- •Limited communication has taken place since early free agency.
- •Lakers can create up to $50 million in cap space.
- •Decisions on roster upgrades may affect future talks with James.
- •James may be open to contract flexibility depending on actions taken.
- 5:37 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers have not made LeBron James an offer yet and communication has been limited
"Lakers have not made LeBron James an offer yet and communication has been limited
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