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The Cavaliers, Mavericks, and Knicks are hoping LeBron James gets bought out by the Lakers, but he hasn’t requested a trade or discussed a buyout and is expected to stay in Los Angeles for now.<\/p>\n

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Several teams \u2014 including the\u00a0Cleveland Cavaliers,\u00a0Dallas Mavericks, and\u00a0New York Knicks\u00a0\u2014 are reportedly still hoping LeBron James gets bought out by the\u00a0Los Angeles Lakers\u00a0before next season, according to\u00a0Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints.<\/p>\n

This offseason,\u00a0at least four teams\u00a0have reached out to Klutch Sports and agent Rich Paul about potentially trading for James.<\/p>\n

However, there has been little communication with the Lakers themselves.<\/p>\n

Most teams are reportedly waiting to see if James becomes available through a buyout.<\/p>\n

One major obstacle to a trade is James’ salary \u2014 he’s set to make $52.6 million next season \u2014 which makes it difficult for contending teams like the Cavs, Mavs, and Knicks to put together a viable deal.<\/p>\n

Still, the odds of a buyout are considered very low.<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0Dan Woike and Joe Vardon of The Athletic,\u00a0LeBron has not requested a trade or engaged in buyout discussions\u00a0with the Lakers. He is expected to remain in Los Angeles and report to training camp this fall.<\/p>\n

If the Lakers struggle during the season, James could reconsider and either request a trade or explore a buyout.<\/p>\n

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He also holds a no-trade clause, giving him full control over any potential move.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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