Sam Amick on what’s next for LeBron James & the Lakers

May 2, 2024, 9:47 AM

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Now that the Los Angeles Lakers’ season has ended, all eyes have turned to LeBron James as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer decides on his future.

Will James re-up with the Lakers, enter free agency, or retire from basketball?

The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Thursday morning to share his thoughts on James’ next move, look around the rest of the NBA Playoff landscape, and much more.

Plus: Will Mike Brown secure a contract extension from the Sacramento Kings?

Topics Discussed

With the NFL contemplating an extended schedule, could the NBA adjust its schedule?
Sam says he doesn’t see the league wanting to push the season into the summer months
Where do the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns go after both suffering first-round exits?
Amick expects that Lakers head coach Darvin Ham will not return for 2024-25
D’Angelo Russell’s potential opt-out looms over Los Angeles
Sam thinks “it wouldn’t be surprising” to see Phoenix retain head coach Frank Vogel
What will LeBron James do? Retire, opt out and test free agency, or sign an extension with the Lakers?
Signs “are strong” that LeBron will remain with Los Angeles this summer
Amick says the rumor that LeBron will follow his son, Bronny, to whatever team drafts him, is no longer LeBron’s plan
Would the Lakers draft Bronny in June’s NBA Draft?
What would LeBron’s next contract look like?
Sam says a “one-to-two-year deal” seems likely for James
Could the Clippers see any fallout if they fall short to Dallas in the first round?
Amick says that Los Angeles’ plan is to run it back with this roster if they lose to the Mavs
Will the Kings balk at giving head coach Mike Brown an extension?

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When is the next NBA offseason date of interest?

For the first time in two years, the Sacramento Kings will be crossing its fingers for luck during the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery.

The 2024 NBA Draft Lottery will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Chicago, where Sacramento will have the 13th-best odds of securing the top pick.

How the Lottery works: The 14 teams that missed out on the NBA playoffs are eligible for the Draft Lottery. The final odds were determined after the regular season, and tie breaks were settled between teams with identical regular season records.

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