Recently, a report revealed that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/two-west-rivals-want-to-steal-chris-paul-from-the-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers were interested in Chris Paul</a>. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> still haven’t picked up his option for next <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season, and even if they do, they might only do it to trade him.



The San Antonio Spurs were also reportedly in play for the veteran point guard. He’s not getting any younger and has a history of injuries, but he’d still be a major upgrade for multiple teams.



That’s why ESPN insider Chris Herring believes the Chicago Bulls should also look to make a run at him, especially considering everything that has gone down with Lonzo Ball.



<h2>The Bulls Should Make A Run At Chris Paul</h2>



“Even if Ball is able to come back now that he’s had a meniscus transplant, Chicago is going to need a table setter, either to serve as a starter as Ball eases into things or to relieve him and play decent minutes,” Herring said. “And who better to do that than Paul, who, even as he nears the age of 40, is still a solid offensive player.”



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Of course, given his age, he would be nothing more than a stopgap for the Bulls, a team that has refused to embrace a full-scale rebuild until now. Still, they might have several questions to answer regarding their roster:



“He wouldn’t be a long-term answer for the Bulls, who have a ton of questions to answer about their roster at large. (Among them: Will 34-year-old free agent DeMar DeRozan be brought back this summer? How about 22-year-old restricted free agent Patrick Williams? And what about the trade chatter with Zach LaVine?) But giving them stability at guard will be a plus for a team that abruptly learned just how much good point guard play matters. Having Paul would make them better, whether it’s as a starter or off the bench,” Herring added.


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The fact of the matter is that the Bulls aren’t good enough to compete at the highest level right now. But if they continue to refuse to tank or go all-in with top-notch free agents, landing Paul might be just what they need to make the playoffs again, which seems to be their yearly goal. 


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers </a>have the assets and salary cap to make a big splash in the offseason. They might be the most aggressive team in the NBA among those looking to add another star in the summer.



Notably, a report by Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Enquire recently revealed that they could look to bring <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jimmy Butler</a> back. Clearly, they regret letting him walk away almost six years ago.



That’s why, if the rumors of Butler looking to force his way out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a> if they don’t give him a max contract extension, the Sixers could be a realistic player for his services.



<h2>The Sixers Want To Give Jimmy Butler A Max Contract</h2>



“The Sixers view him as a fallback option if they are unable to sign Paul George in free agency,” reported Pompey. “And, according to sources, the Sixers are prepared to give Butler a maximum-salary extension if things align and he forces a trade out of Miami.”



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Of course, the fact that the Sixers would be willing to give Butler at 35 the contract they didn’t want to give him at 29 would be ironic, to say the least, but that’s how things go in this business. Still, he’s not their only target, with Paul George reportedly at the top of the list.



<h2>Daryl Morey Has Multiple Targets</h2>



“The Sixers do have their eyes on other lucrative-salary impact players just in case they don’t get George,” Pompey wrote. “That’s why they also are looking at potential free agents like the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby.”




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The Sixers already have a championship-caliber duo with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, not to mention a championship-winning coach in Nick Nurse and a solid core, so adding another star should make them one of the teams to beat in the entire league, not only in the Eastern Conference.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>community — and the world — just lost a great man. The legendary Bill Walton was one of a kind, and his basketball skills were only topped his kindness, his way with words, and his love for the Grateful Dead.



A champion in college and then with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers,</a> Walton stayed involved with the game for the remainder of his long and incredible life.



Upon his passing, the internet got flooded with countless stories, takes, and clips of Walton and the countless lives he touched and subjects he addressed. Notably, one in particular caught the eye of NBA fans.



<h2>Bill Walton’s Take On Nikola Jokic Was Incredible</h2>



Back in 2018, the legendary big man tipped his hat to Nikola Jokic. Him being the kind and loving person he was, he had nothing but great things to say about his Serbian colleague. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240528_BUS_128675_nikolajokic-1024x576_44d2e893.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Nikola Jokic" class="wp-image-119878" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/nikolajokic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/nikolajokic-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/nikolajokic-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/nikolajokic-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/nikolajokic.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Nikola Jokic of Denver Nuggets</figcaption></figure>



Walton had a unique way of comparing basketball to life itself. That’s why he found so much beauty in Jokic’s game, going as far as to compare him with the likes of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela:



“When you see someone like Nelson Mandela or Martin Luther King or Mahatma Gandhi, someone who sees the future before anyone else does, knows how to get to where they need to be, where they want to be, that is Nikola Jokic. Happiness begins when selfishness ends. In a game that has been taken over by incessant dribbling for yourself, Nikola Jokic is such a breath of fresh air. And it’s his imagination. Watching him play basketball is like watching Bob Dylan come up with a song,” said Walton.



The NBA legend didn’t stop there. He doubled down on his take by claiming that the world would be so much better if people approached life in the same way Jokic plays basketball:



“He’s a beautiful player who plays a mental game. He has what seems to have been lost in the world, which is peripheral vision. When you walk down the street in life, when you drive a car in life, when you ride a bike in the world on a street, it is staggering the lack of peripheral vision. But Nikola Jokic is the antidote to so many of our problems in the world,” Walton concluded.


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Bill Walton will go down as one of the most talented players in basketball history, even if his prime was short-lived because of injuries. But more than that, he’ll be remembered for this unique way to think and live his life to the fullest.


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The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-cowboys" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Dallas Cowboys</a> are entering a make-or-break season. They were the least active team in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> offseason, and it could come back to haunt them sooner rather than later.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dak-prescott" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dak Prescott</a> didn’t sign a contract extension and will play the upcoming campaign in the final year of his deal. More than that, he’s not their only star who’s currently looking for a raise.



Star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is coming off the best season of his career, yet it wasn’t enough for him to get a new deal. Now, a report by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reveals that he might not be in a rush to get a deal done.



<h2>CeeDee Lamb Is In No Rush To Sign A Contract</h2>



Per Fowler, Lamb could actually benefit from the waiting game, as it should be just a matter of time before Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson resets the wide receiver market:



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“Dallas Cowboys want to pay him at some point, but they know that he’s probably waiting on Jefferson to sorta reset that market, then Lamb can come in somewhere, landing his plane either behind Jefferson or somewhere close to him,” Fowler said. 



<h2>Dak Prescott Supports CeeDee Lamb</h2>



Unsurprisingly, Lamb didn’t show up for voluntary OTAs. However, he’s got the utmost support of Prescott and his teammates, who also understand the nature of this line of work: 



“That’s my guy,” said Prescott. “Not many people out there more swaggier, cooler, better player than that guy. So, obviously, you’re gonna miss him, miss having him around. But I’ve been in this situation. It’s business, business is business. He’s got my support, and I know the locker room’s support. That’s part of it. Hopefully, he’ll get all his and everything he deserves and is worth.”


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At the end of the day, waiting doesn’t benefit the Cowboys, as this is the cheapest Lamb will ever be. Nonetheless, that’s just the way Jerry Jones does business, and the fans surely hope this doesn’t backfire and they end up losing him.


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<ul><li>Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have strong on-court chemistry.</li><li>The Mavericks are one win away from the NBA Finals.</li><li>Doncic praised Irving for his ability to dominate in the clutch.</li></ul>



<h2>Luka Doncic Talks About Kyrie Irving’s Impact</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a> have jumped to a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals. Their star duo of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyrie Irving </a>and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luka Doncic</a> has put the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA’s</a> best defense against the wall, and they pose a big threat in the next stage.



Doncic pulls the strings of the offense as their primary ball-handler and facilitator. Then, Kyrie takes over late in games and takes plenty of pressure off his shoulders with his timely shot-making.



With that in mind, Doncic went out of his way to praise his stellar sidekick. Following their win in Game 2, he raved about how Kyrie has made life easier for him in the clutch.



<h2>Doncic Praises Kyrie For Dominating In The Clutch</h2>



“When we were winning by nine, on the last possession, I said, ‘I’m tired’. He said, ‘that’s the way it’s supposed to be’,” said the former Real Madrid star, who’s still dealing with a knee injury. “He brought that calmness to the team, that maturity, and it’s been unbelievable to have him on our team.”



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<h2>Kyrie Steps Up In The Clutch</h2>



Irving has a reputation for being a clutch shot-maker. He has a long history of big shots, especially in the playoffs, and he’s going to continue embracing that challenge:



“Down the stretch, that’s where we make our money, man,” Irving said. “I think we have that poise now, and we’re showcasing just our skillsets out there that a lot of teams have to guard, the depth that we have. A lot of teams have to guard each one of us, and you got to pick your poison.”


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The Mavs are proving that they’re no fluke. They have the defense and the offensive talent to give anybody a run for their money, including the Boston Celtics.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James’</a> agent may have accidentally tipped his hand. Rich Paul recently claimed that James was a free agent, even though he hasn’t declined the final year of his contract with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> yet.



James was always expected to opt out, as it allowed him to get more money with a new contract. Nonetheless, most people in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> circles believe he’s going to stay put in Southern California.



However, following a recent report by Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Enquirer, there has been speculation about<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/theres-a-new-shocking-suitor-for-lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> LeBron potentially joining Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers</a>.



<h2>The Sixers Could Realistically Sign LeBron James</h2>



With that in mind, ESPN insider Brian Windhorst — who’s covered LeBron dating back to High School — revealed that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sixers</a> GM Daryl Morey has been onto him for a decade, adding that they have the assets to pull it off:



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“Daryl Morey has been trying to sign LeBron for a decade now,” Windhorst said. “Multiple different opportunities, and of the teams that have a chance to win the championship next year, the only team with cap space that could offer LeBron and a max contract is the 76ers.”



<h2>LeBron Is One Of Several Targets </h2>



James isn’t currently at the top of the Sixers’ list. They’ll target Paul George first and foremost, and they could pivot to LeBron or OG Anunoby if they’re unable to strike a deal:



“The Sixers do have their eyes on other lucrative-salary impact players just in case they don’t get George,” Pompey reported. “That’s why they also are looking at potential free agents like the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby.”



It’s hard to think of LeBron moving to the East Coast at this point in his career, and Morey’s reputation might not help the Sixers’ case. He didn’t end on good terms with Chris Paul, one of James’ closest friends.


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However, the Sixers could give him the kind of money he may not want to turn down, not to mention a significantly better chance to win another championship before walking away from the game.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a> are one win away from getting back to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Finals. Clearly, those who doubted whether <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luka Doncic </a>and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> could coexist were wrong.



They’ve been a perfect complement to each other thus far, dominating and taking the reins of the offense night in and night out. They might be the only team in the league with two closers on the floor.



That’s why, after watching Irving taking over in the fourth quarter to lead the Mavs to a Game 3 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Doncic had to give him his flowers. 



<h2>Luka Doncic Praises Kyrie Irving</h2>



“Unbelievable. That’s why they call him, some people, Mr. 4th quarter, right? Just amazing,” Doncic said after the win. “He scored, what, 33? It’s amazing. He’s born for this situation. He (was) born for the clutch situations. So we just give the ball to him.”



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<h2>They Still Need To Take Care Of Business</h2>



No team has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit in the NBA playoffs. Even so, Doncic wants to make sure his team isn’t on the wrong side of history, so he’s not ready to celebrate yet: 



“I don’t know what to say, but it feels great. We gotta think about the next game,” Doncic said. “We gotta play with the same mentality. They’re not gonna go away. No way. We need to prepare for the next game and think about the next game. We just say one more; we need one more. (There’s) Nothing done. They have an amazing team, so nothing (is) done yet. We’ve got to get one more, and then if we get one more, we need the rest.”




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The Mavericks will most likely face the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, and Irving’s return to the TD Garden should be a major storyline to follow. Still, they need to handle business vs. the Timberwolves first.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Green Bay Packers </a>will have a different look next season. Aaron Jones will no longer be wreaking havoc out of the backfield, and he’s now set to suit up for a divisional rival.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Football League</a> is a ruthless business, and as such, sometimes the players get the short end of the stick. That seemed to be the case for the star running back this offseason.



The Packers essentially replaced him with Josh Jacobs. And while everybody on the team loves what he can bring to the table,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-love" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jordan Love</a> will still miss his former teammate.



<h2>Jordan Love Opens Up On Losing Aaron Jones </h2>



“Yeah, it was very tough (losing Jones),” Love said. “Aaron Jones is such a special player. Special guy in this locker room since I’ve been here. Everyone loved Aaron, and it was very tough. It was one of those things that you can’t control. Obviously, getting Josh here has been awesome. Excited to see him on the field. He’s an awesome player. He’s been an awesome teammate so far. It’s been good getting to know him, and I’m excited to see what he can do this year.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240527_BUS_128301_Aaron-Jones-former-running-back-of-the-Green-Bay-Packers-1024x576_7d5b4940.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Aaron Jones, former running back of the Green Bay Packers" class="wp-image-110710" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Aaron-Jones-former-running-back-of-the-Green-Bay-Packers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Aaron-Jones-former-running-back-of-the-Green-Bay-Packers-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Aaron-Jones-former-running-back-of-the-Green-Bay-Packers-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Aaron-Jones-former-running-back-of-the-Green-Bay-Packers-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Aaron-Jones-former-running-back-of-the-Green-Bay-Packers.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Aaron Jones, former running back of the Green Bay Packers</figcaption></figure>



The Packers will now have one of the best and most underrated running backs in the game. Jacobs is an every-down kind of back who can make an impact regardless of the situation.



Jones, on the other hand, will look to get his revenge with the Minnesota Vikings. And while injuries have slowed him down over the past couple of years, he’s still one of the best backs in the game.


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Now, it’ll be interesting to see how he performs vs. his former team twice a year, all while the Packers look to get back to the playoffs after a strong and impressive ending to last season. 


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<ul><li>The Timberwolves are down 0-3.</li><li>Anthony Edwards isn’t ready to panic.</li><li>Luka Doncic isn’t ready to celebrate.</li></ul>



<h2>Anthony Edwards Talks After Falling To 0-3 In The Western Conference Finals</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-timberwolves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves </a>haven’t been at their best lately. Despite being close — and even up — late in all three games, they’re still down 0-3 in the Western Conference Finals.



The Dallas Mavericks have executed better down the stretch, and they’re now just one win away from the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> Finals. Moreover, no team has ever come down from a 0-3 deficit.



However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-edwards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Edwards </a>knows that all records are meant to be broken. Following the loss, he admitted that even though the situation is tough, he’s never going to lose faith in himself or his team. 



<h2>It’s Not Time To Panic, Says Anthony Edwards </h2>



“I never think the sky is falling,” Edwards said. “I’m always positive, always happy. Been through the works, so the sky’s never falling for me. We can’t be anything but positive at this point. We can’t be negative. Try to get one win at a time.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240527_BUS_128286_Anthony-Edwards-1024x576_95eadc5d.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Anthony Edwards" class="wp-image-122538" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/Anthony-Edwards-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/Anthony-Edwards-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/Anthony-Edwards-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/Anthony-Edwards-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/Anthony-Edwards.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves</figcaption></figure>



The series will stay in Dallas for Game 4, and Edwards will need Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert to step up and give him a hand after three consecutive subpar performances.



<h2>The Job’s Not Finished Yet, Says Luka Doncic</h2>



The Mavs are so close to the big stage that they can taste it. Nonetheless, they don’t want to rest on their laurels, and Luka Doncic knows that it’s still way too early to celebrate: 



“We just say one more, we need one more,” Doncic said after the game. “Nothing done. They have an amazing team, so nothing (is) done yet. We’ve got to get one more, and then if we get one more, we need the rest.”


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This series has been exciting, but it’s also been slightly disappointing. Most people expected six or seven games, but the Mavericks have been fairly superior and clearly the better team. Now, they have to finish the job. 


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a>can opt out of the final year of his contract with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a>, and all signs point to him doing just that. It makes the most sense for him, both financially and in terms of leverage and control.



However, that also means he could become an unrestricted free agent. And while not many teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> could legitimately make a run at him, the Lakers could still face some steep competition for his services.



According to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> insider Keith Pompey, GM Daryl Morey has put James near the top of his shopping list for the offseason in case they don’t land Paul George, their main target. 



<h2>The Sixers Could Target LeBron</h2>



“The Sixers do have their eyes on other lucrative-salary impact players just in case they don’t get George,” Pompey said. “That’s why they also are looking at potential free agents like the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby.”



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<h2>The Sixers Will Make A Move</h2>



Per the report, Daryl Morey is going to add at least another star player to his roster, as they have more than enough assets to pull off a big trade if they strikeout in free agency:



“If not in free agency, the Sixers believe they can use their draft assets and available cap space to acquire a difference-maker via a trade. That has led to Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, and New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram being among trade interests,” added Pompey.




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As for LeBron, it would make sense for him to get back to an easier conference, as he has only made it to the NBA Finals once in the west. However, it’s hard to envision him moving to the East Coast at this point in his career. 


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Ernesto Cova is a bilingual (English-Spanish) sports writer with over eight years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, College Basketball, and international soccer. He rejoined Bolavip US as a collaborator after initially contributing to the platform since its inception in 2020, where he also served as a sub-editor in 2023. Ernesto specializes in daily sports news, producing 100% original content that includes trade rumors, player and team rankings, and more. Before returning to Bolavip US, he contributed to Fadeaway World and The Cold Wire, with a primary focus on the NBA.

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