
LAS VEGAS — Notes from around the NBA and observations from Summer League.
- The future of LeBron James was a hot topic among execs decamped in the stands inside the Thomas & Mack Center. Even after opting into the final year of his contract—guaranteeing him nearly $53 million through his age-41 season—James’s future is murky. His agent, Rich Paul, isn’t exactly shutting down the gossip. And James, who was courtside for a couple of Bronny James–led Lakers Summer League games, isn’t saying anything.