The only mechanism the Lakers are projected to have in free agency is the taxpayer midlevel exception, worth $5.7 million, because James is expected to pick up the final year of his contract for $52.6 million, sources told ESPN. On the trade market, Dalton Knecht and the Lakers’ 2031 first-rounder will continue to be positive assets the Lakers can include in offers, as well as … [Read more...] about
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