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Knecht steal. Knecht and-1. The @Lakers' No. 17 pick is heating up 🔥 📺 California Classic on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/Bc3HtoRXqh
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LeBron is STILL the guy at age 39 😮🔥 (via @TheAthletic) pic.twitter.com/mom1MiUMoO
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New story: LeBron James sat down with ESPN in Las Vegas and addressed the Lakers’ offseason and the backlash Bronny has already received. “I don’t know if people really understand Bronny,” LeBron said. “He doesn’t give a f—. … He really does not care.” es.pn/4eQRIoR
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New video: My @SportsCenter conversation with @KingJames from Las Vegas on the Lakers’ summer: his son, JJ Redick and a quiet free agency pic.twitter.com/b9BfXRg6U4
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How much did LeBron James sign for?

The Los Angeles Lakers re-signed LeBron James on Saturday to a two-year deal worth $101.355 million. James took $3 million less than his potential max contract of $104 million, which keeps the Lakers below second-apron status.
Lakers News: Full Details For LeBron James's New Contract Revealed
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Did LeBron James opt out of his contract?

LeBron James has opted out of his contract with the Lakers but he's expected to sign a deal with the team while in free agency, CBS Sports reports. The decision to opt out came a few days after the team selected the superstar's son in the NBA Draft.
LeBron James opts out of Lakers contract, expected to sign deal later: Report
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Did LeBron James take a pay cut?

LeBron James says pay cut was about making sure his relationship with Lakers works. LeBron James said he wanted to give the Lakers something back by taking close to $3 million less in his deal to keep the team from the salary cap's second apron.
LeBron James says pay cut was about making sure his relationship with Lakers works
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Why did LeBron opt out?

The advantage of James opting out is that it allows him to tailor his salary to whatever other moves the Lakers make. He can see how much money the Lakers need to add talent elsewhere and then take however much is left if he approves of the moves.
LeBron James opts out of final year of Lakers contract, but expected to stay on new deal
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