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Lakers Refused to Extend Deal With LeBron James

In his 23-year career, LeBron enters a season on an expiring contract for the first time. B/R reported, LeBron "obviously wanted an extension, and it’s also clear the Lakers wouldn’t give it to him.” Executives believe he sought a one-plus-one deal but the Lakers refused. A prominent NBA agent said the Lakers' refusal “put LeBron in a bind.”