LeBron James is reportedly willing to take a pay cut, potentially upwards of $20 million, to enable the Los Angeles Lakers to use their full mid-level exception and strengthen their roster. This move could facilitate the acquisition of players such as DeMar DeRozan, who is among the more than three players on LeBron's list for whom he would consider a pay cut. The Lakers have already missed out on some targets, including Klay Thompson, but DeRozan remains a viable option. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that LeBron's willingness to take a pay cut is contingent on the Lakers signing the right players to build a competitive team around him.
Will LeBron James take a pay cut to help the Lakers? @HuttonOutkick @TheChadWithrow https://t.co/t3Q6HkR3No
LeBron James could end up taking his full max contract now with Klay Thompson off the board. 👀 LeBron was reportedly willing to take a pay cut to accommodate the Lakers signing another star. https://t.co/JSDjcatVLs https://t.co/4L9UhU19V4
The Lakers have struck out on three of the players LeBron James was reportedly willing to take a pay cut for. DeMar DeRozan is another name to watch for, as ESPN first reported. Otherwise, it’s unclear if there’s another player that reaches that threshold. https://t.co/JMDzCBuUpu
LeBron James might be willing to take a pay cut on his upcoming Lakers contract, but it has to be for the right player and it seems DeMar DeRozan fits that bill. @LakersSBN https://t.co/nkDIstk7fI
LeBron James is reportedly willing open to taking a pay cut if it enables the Lakers to better build the roster around him. What would his pay cut look like? @LakersSBN https://t.co/zNlwS3sdU1
There's "more than three" players on LeBron's list that he would be willing to take a pay cut for, including DeMar DeRozan and "another", per @WindhorstESPN 👀 Fully story here: https://t.co/RauZIFtnab https://t.co/swDhCfROo3
There's now "more than three" players on LeBron's list that he would be willing to take a pay cut for, including DeMar DeRozan and "another", per @WindhorstESPN 👀 Fully story here: https://t.co/RauZIFtnab https://t.co/l4a4urJFRk
Report: LeBron James Would Take Pay Cut For Lakers To Get DeMar DeRozan https://t.co/HtIxJRk23G
Adrian Wojnarowski on LeBron potentially taking a pay cut: “Maybe upwards of $20 million so the Lakers can have their full mid-level exception.” (via @wojespn, h/t @ClutchPoints) https://t.co/7Z1SYmhHgS
"LeBron James is willing to take less money... Maybe upwards of $20 million so the Lakers can have their full mid-level exception." — Woj 👀 (via @ESPNNBA) https://t.co/ptBgFbvX22
"LeBron James is willing to take less money ... maybe upwards of $20M so the Lakers can have their full mid-level exception." 😳 @wojespn with an update on Lebron's contract status with the Lakers ✍️ https://t.co/5qheFzb70g
LeBron taking a pay cut for this https://t.co/qDrFrZkEfP
LeBron James gives Lakers his condition for taking a pay cut, per report https://t.co/677v2dGnNt
If LeBron James takes less money as reported, the Lakers can use the full mid-level exception to bolster the roster. Here’s a look at players they could sign. @LakersSBN https://t.co/SMNAkOz7Z7
The Lakers Are On Track For More History Amid Reports LeBron Would Take A Pay Cut For Klay Thompson #Lakers https://t.co/fzE3E7iktz https://t.co/fzE3E7iktz