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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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John Tan

NBA Rumours: LeBron James and Agent Have 'Complicated' Demands From Lakers Amid Contract Extension Saga

Golden State seen as realistic landing spot for LeBron James. (Credit: Erick Drost/Flickr)

The future of LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers has been plunged into fresh uncertainty following a recent update. With free agency fast approaching, a report indicate that the four-time MVP and his powerhouse agent, Rich Paul, are prepared to play hardball with the franchise hierarchy.

According to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, James and his agent are reportedly planning to demand nothing less than a maximum contract extension from the Lakers this summer. Such an uncompromising financial demand has raised eyebrows across the NBA community, with some critics arguing that a maximum deal is an excessive ask at this stage of his career.

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