Rob Pelinka addressed the relationship between the Los Angeles Lakers front office and LeBron James, describing the interactions between the two sides as “positive.”
“All the interactions we’ve had with LeBron and his camp, Rich in particular, have been positive and supportive,” Pelinka said on Saturday. “The dialogue with [Paul] has been open and constant.”
With James picking up his $52.6 million player option this offseason, there has been constant rumors over the future between the two sides.
It was reported last month that the Lakers prefer to let James play out his contract and leave next offseason.
Pelinka added that he is open to having James retire as a Laker depending on how many more seasons he wants to play.
“I think the No. 1 thing we have to do there is respect he and his family’s decision in terms of how long he’s going to play,” Pelinka said. “We want to respect his ability to come up with his timetable on that.
“I think that’s really important. But, if he had a chance to retire a Laker, that would be great.”
James reportedly wants to continue his career beyond next season.