Los Angeles Lakers are determined to extend the contract of LeBron James, the team's superstar.
Los Angeles Lakers have a strong will to keep LeBron James with the team.
According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the team is planning to offer the superstar a maximum 3-year contract.
The deadline for James to opt into his contract is June 29. Previous rumors had indicated that James was planning to opt out instead.
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Even in the scenario that the superstar forward decides to opt out, he would likely re-sign with the Lakers.
Lastly, the Los Angeles team hired J. J. Redick to take on the team's head coaching duties. Redick and James are on friendly terms, often appearing in podcasts together.
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