So you think addition by subtraction? That he actively makes everyone around him worse and the team, as presently constructed, would win significantly more if LeBron just walks away?

So basically Dalton Knecht? Not much in the way of spending power if LeBron walks. No draft pick this year. It’s not like you get a bunch of flexibility. You just lose LeBron

How would that help the Lakers?

Think they just didn’t have viable alternatives

Playoffs are a bit different. Teams don’t want injuries getting targeted in the postseason

Stop what? It’s a news report