LeBron James Getting Closer to Signing Below-Market Deal With the Warriors

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LeBron James Getting Closer to Signing Below-Market Deal With the Warriors

appears to be edging toward a below-market deal to join Curry and Green, per Tim Kawakami, with the Warriors able to offer around $15.1 million through the non-taxpayer mid-level exception. James and Draymond share the same agency, Klutch Sports, fueling the connection. The Lakers have yet to make James an official offer as LeBron appears to be edging toward a below-market deal to join Curry and Green, per Tim Kawakami, after extensive rumors. Draymond declining his $27.7 million player option to open up cap flexibility for the team has strengthened the reports. The Warriors could offer James around $15.1 million through the non-taxpayer mid-level exception as free agency opens.free agency opens.

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