The Knicks plan to sign James for 60 million because the Lakers refuse to bolster him!
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With the Los Angeles Lakers beating the New York Knicks on the road, the team's internal atmosphere seems to have eased somewhat. However, after the game, LeBron James caused some controversy by wearing a Knicks towel. The move deepened speculation that James might join the Knicks, especially after he called Madison Square Garden, home of the New York Knicks, his "favorite arena," and the outside world interpreted it more truthfully and tangibly.
Not long ago, some Knicks fans expressed their expectations that James might join the Knicks, and they generally believed that sending Julius Randle in exchange for LeBron James was a very good deal. Among them, some fans even said that Knicks fans who are unwilling to trade Julius Randle for LeBron James are not enough to be called true Knicks fans.
Rumors about a trade between LeBron James and the New York Knicks are intensifying. Although it has been confirmed that the Lakers will not trade James, there is still speculation. Some sources point out that celebrity Stephen Smith has been pleading with James to ask for a trade to the Knicks, even if it means trading Randle.
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly tired of constantly strengthening LeBron James. Over the past few seasons, the Lakers have all but exhausted future first-round picks for the next five to eight years in order to win a championship under James. They are left with just one first-round pick in 2029.
LeBron James said he had considered playing for the Knicks, so the possibility of joining the New York Knicks remained at the end of his career. The news has fueled speculation about where LeBron James will go in the future, especially given that he has a player option for the 2024-25 season.
Although LeBron James' agent has debunked the rumors, saying that he will not be traded by the Lakers and has not requested a trade, the Lakers have not officially responded to this question. It also means that trading LeBron James is still a possible option for the Lakers.
However, trading for 39-year-old LeBron James may not be a smart choice for the New York Knicks. The Knicks already have a good roster of players, especially Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle. Suddenly partnering Brunson with LeBron James will require a realignment of the team's tactics and run-in lineups, which is a challenge for the Knicks.
Conversely, for the Lakers, sending away LeBron James in exchange for Julius Randle is conducive to controlling salary space. The Lakers can build a team with Randle and Davis at the core, which could be better than the existing James and Davis combination.
To sum up, rumors of LeBron James possibly joining the New York Knicks have sparked a lot of attention and speculation. Regardless of the final outcome, this rumor has already filled the entire basketball world with anti-antiquity and excitement, and fans are also closely watching LeBron James' future moves.