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The Lakers are locked in to chase the 4 center, fearing the four No. 1 picks, James s next odds are revealed

5:28pm, 2 July 2025【Basketball】

There is not much time left for the Los Angeles Lakers! On the second day of the opening of the NBA free market, the Lakers lost two major signing targets: Valanciunas and Miles Turner. Today, the Lakers have signed the unknown Laravia with only 12 million in two years. Given the current hot free market, Pelinka, who has always been good at picking up bargains, is panicked!

James decided to implement the $52.6 million player option, which is positively unfavorable for the Lakers' signings. But at the same time, James said he was eager to retire in a team with the ability to compete for the championship. If the Lakers did not have such strength, he would choose to leave. It is obvious that James is forcing the Lakers management to impose the time for the Lakers management, because there is really not much time left for the Lakers management. It is possible that James will have his last season next season.

The Lakers lost the team's top 3D Finney Smith this offseason, and they have not made any moves in Luca Doncic's signing. At the same time, within 24 hours after James decided to implement the player option, the Lakers management did not respond. Is this operation meant to send James away?

The Lakers management is really panicked now. They target Phoenix Suns center Richards, Yves Missy, Robert Williams and No. 1 pick Ayton, but Pelinka has put forward a new requirement for the signing, that is, they are eager to switch to the center, so isn't this guy hopeless?

Since the time of James, the Lakers have been preparing to sign for him. From 2019 to the present, the Lakers' dream of center has not been realized. Is it because Pelinka didn't want to do it or there is another reason. Judging from the current Lakers' lineup, they need a strong inside player and an inside player with shooting ability. But looking at the entire league, Ayton is the only one who can complete the signing contract!

In my opinion, the Lakers need to supplement the depth of the lineup, but they must not blindly strengthen, otherwise it will backfire. As of now, James is very dissatisfied with the Lakers' management's approach, which also makes him think of a deal. According to his agent Ritchie Paul, many teams have already contacted him and are eager to get James, and James has not yet contacted these teams.

Just today, the 41-year-old star's next odds were officially released. As of now, the Dallas Mavericks ranked first, the Cleveland Cavaliers ranked second, the Golden State Warriors ranked third, followed by the New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves.

James also expressed a strong interest in joining the Dallas Mavericks. After all, the team has its own old partners, Dallas Brow and Irving, and with this year's No. 1 pick, Flag, the son of the United States, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to compete in the same field for four No. 1 picks. Moreover, when the Lakers record Buha discussed where James was going, he focused on the Mavericks. If James can successfully join the Dallas Mavericks, then James is really likely to get a bargain and win the fifth championship in his career!

For James personally, he desires the perfection of his career, so he has won the fifth championship in his career and surpasses Kobe's historical status. This is James' lifelong belief. Therefore, it is very likely that James will make the front page headlines on one trading day of the offseason!

The Lakers are locked in to chase the 4 center, afraid of the four No. 1 picks, and James's next odds are exposed! In my opinion, if the Lakers want to keep James, the management must show sincerity, otherwise not only James, but Doncic may also choose another next player! As a fan, do you think James will choose to leave? Welcome to leave a message for communication!