{"id":89585,"date":"2025-08-15T07:13:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T07:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=89585"},"modified":"2025-08-15T07:13:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T07:13:44","slug":"report-lakers-new-threat-to-steal-lebron-james-already-has-strong-klutch-ties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=89585","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Lakers new threat to steal LeBron James already has strong Klutch ties"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"relative z-10\">\n<div class=\"article-intro mb-4 text-darkGrey font-group-large md:font-group-normal lg:font-group-large\">The San Antonio Spurs are quickly being taken over by Klutch Sports, and that gives all the reason for LeBron James to have them on the radar.<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"mb-0 md:mb-9 relative md:mx-10 md:mb-9\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden bg-lightGrey\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_223,w_2125,h_1195\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F20%2F01k2mbecngwxkdnnzzd7.jpg 1x,  \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_223,w_2125,h_1195\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F20%2F01k2mbecngwxkdnnzzd7.jpg 2x, \n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_223,w_2125,h_1195\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F20%2F01k2mbecngwxkdnnzzd7.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_223,w_2125,h_1195\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F20%2F01k2mbecngwxkdnnzzd7.jpg 1x, \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_223,w_2125,h_1195\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F20%2F01k2mbecngwxkdnnzzd7.jpg 2x, \n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_223,w_2125,h_1195\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F20%2F01k2mbecngwxkdnnzzd7.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_223,w_2125,h_1195\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F20%2F01k2mbecngwxkdnnzzd7.jpg 1x, \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_223,w_2125,h_1195\/c_fill,w_2160,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F20%2F01k2mbecngwxkdnnzzd7.jpg 2x,\n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_223,w_2125,h_1195\/c_fill,w_2160,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F20%2F01k2mbecngwxkdnnzzd7.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full\" title=\"Los Angeles Lakers v New York Knicks\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_223,w_2125,h_1195\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/GettyImages\/mmsport\/20\/01k2mbecngwxkdnnzzd7.jpg\" alt=\"Los Angeles Lakers v New York Knicks\" width=\"2125\" height=\"1195\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 ml-1 pb-2 mt-4 md:m-3 text-darkGrey font-group-tiny\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 ml-1 pb-2 mt-4 md:m-3 text-darkGrey font-group-tiny\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>Los Angeles Lakers v New York Knicks | Jim McIsaac\/GettyImages<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"flex flex-wrap justify-center lg:justify-normal\">\n<div class=\"flex lg:mr-4 lg:w-[calc(70%-3em)] max-w-full\"><main class=\"min-w-0 flex-1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewablity-block\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<p>During\u00a0LeBron James&#8217; time in the NBA, Klutch Sports has become a powerhouse, thanks in no small part to their representation of the all-time great. With the sports agency planting their roots within the San Antonio Spurs organization, that could make for a natural partnership to end James&#8217; career.<\/p>\n<p>Ethan Strauss discussed\u00a0the &#8216;quiet takeover&#8217; happening down in San Antonio on a recent episode of his podcast. Their presence would certainly give LeBron, who has\u00a0seen his sway within the Los Angles Lakers organization decline, an opportunity to step into a prominent position once more.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;&gt;iframe]:max-w-full flex justify-center relative aspect-video overflow-hidden max-w-full bg-black [&amp;&gt;iframe]:absolute [&amp;&gt;iframe]:top-0 [&amp;&gt;iframe]:left-0 [&amp;&gt;iframe]:w-full [&amp;&gt;iframe]:h-full [&amp;&gt;iframe]:border-0 my-f-1\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/76ZC_oCoRwg?feature=oembed\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\"><em>&#8220;They&#8217;ve moved in and they&#8217;ve got a lot of influence,&#8221; Strauss commented. &#8220;People have said that Brian Wright has an association, the GM of the Spurs, with Klutch. The new coach that they&#8217;ve hired, the assistant coach, and you&#8217;re seeing it down the line.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Strauss pointed out the\u00a0new De&#8217;Aaron Fox contract\u00a0as evidence of the type of influence in place. Fox is, of course, represented by Klutch Sports. Nate Jones, the guest analyst on the show, described the merger of the Spurs and the agency as a natural &#8216;course of business.&#8217;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Spurs could speed up rebuild with LeBron James signing<\/h2>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">The Spurs are undeniably lurking as a team in the Western Conference who is readying themselves for an ascent up the standings. Victor Wembanyama undoubtedly offers any roster an opportunity to compete.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Being linked to Kevin Durant, as a possible destination before the star forward ultimately\u00a0joined the Houston Rockets, signaled that the Spurs are ready to speed things up around their young superstar. James could offer the same type of boost that Durant could to the rebuild timeline.<\/p>\n<figure><em>Kevin Durant&#8217;s preferred trade destinations are the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>These three teams are where he &#8220;would commit to long-term&#8221;, per Shams Charania.\u00a0pic.twitter.com\/46EwBdXeoj<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 NBA TV (@NBATV)\u00a0June 15, 2025<\/em><\/figure>\n<p>The four-time champion may not be around for as long as Durant, at this point. However, James has certainly proven to have more than\u00a0enough left in the tank to prolong his career as long as he may want to.<\/p>\n<p>Durant may have offered an extra year, or two. The difference, though, would not be that large, and the quality of play is about on par.<\/p>\n<p>James averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game during the 2024-25 NBA season, racking up an All-Star selection and\u00a0an All-NBA spot\u00a0in the process. The playoff production was still solid too.<\/p>\n<p>In the 2025 NBA Playoffs, James averaged 25.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists. The Lakers\u00a0suffered a disappointing loss\u00a0to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round. However, that was more of a reflection on the team&#8217;s overall shortcomings than LeBron&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p>If the Spurs want to quickly enter the competitive landscape in the Western Conference, adding James would be a great move to accomplish that.<\/p>\n<p>It could come down to whether the four-time NBA Finals MVP thinks they are close enough to a championship to entertain the idea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The San Antonio Spurs are quickly being taken over by Klutch Sports, and that gives all the reason for LeBron James to have them on the radar&#8230;. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":89590,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-89585","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - 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