The Lakers are prepared to offer LeBron James a three-year max contract extension valued at over $160 million, signaling their commitment to LeBron as the centerpiece of the team. His decision on contract structure will have significant implications on the Lakers' future.
LeBron's potential free agency has other teams on high alert, with the 76ers, Thunder, and Magic lurking as potential suitors. The Lakers must tread carefully to ensure they retain LeBron as losing him would be a massive blow to their championship aspirations.