For the first time in 14 years, LeBron James will not be paid the maximum salary, and his two million “financial sacrifice” will allow the Lakers to recruit, and to avoid being limited by the new collective agreement. For him, it was normal to make this gesture since it benefits the team, and therefore him in the end.

“It’s because we’re in a relationship, and anyone who knows relationships knows it’s all about commitment,” he told ESPN. « It’s also about doing things to help both sides. We’ve been working together for seven years… That’s why.”

This “sacrifice” allowed the Lakers to take advantage of a “mid-level exception” at $12.9 million, and the Lakers thought they could position themselves on James Harden, Klay Thompson, DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas. To no avail, none of them came!

A virtually unchanged group

“It takes two to tango,” illustrates LeBron James about the Lakers’ failed approaches. “Our front office and our staff have tried things or tried to bring guys in, and it hasn’t happened. And that’s OK. That’s part of the business. I’ve been in this business long enough to know that sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn’t. We’re not going to sit here and whine or lie. We’re moving forward. Klay’s a great player. DeMar’s obviously a great player. Valanciunas was one of those players, and he ended up going to Washington. He was someone that was in talks with us… But we’re moving forward to see how we can get better. I’m looking forward to this fall.”

In the end, the Lakers didn’t sign any free agents, but LeBron James is happy to leave with the same group. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

” Of course “, he responds about the Lakers’ potential to play for the title. “Because we’ve done it before. We’ve done it before and we still have two guys that are committed every day, with AD and me. We’re committed to excellence and winning. And we believe that in any situation, in any year, we can put ourselves in a position to succeed. And we’re not that far off. A year ago, we were in the conference finals. Sure, this year, it didn’t go as well as last year. It didn’t go as well as we wanted it to, but we’re not that far off. Sure, there’s so many teams in the West, but we’re not that far off.”

Mid-level exception : envelope of approximately $13 million that is available each year to recruit all NBA franchises that do not pay luxury tax. They can use it on one or more players. A team that must pay the luxury tax only has $5.2 million. Since 2023/24, if a team significantly exceeds the high bar of the salary cap (by more than $17.5 million), it loses its “mid-level exception”

2024-07-08 12:40:18
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In the summary of Radio Foot internationale this Monday 16:10 TU: – Les Bleus break the Indian sign.; – Spain/Germany: La Roja takes out the host country, and wins a 5th victory in as many matches.; – England eliminates the Swiss at the end of the boredom, at the end of the penalty shootout. The “Three Lions” reacted after being led.

– The Blues break the Indian sign. A controlled penalty shootout against Portugal, at the end of a tight match, without scoring, despite chances on both sides. The French in the semi-final, a laborious journey, with certainties such as defensive solidity and an impenetrable goalkeeper. Questions: the worrying inefficiency has become chronic in attack. On the Portuguese side, a cruel outcome for Cristiano Ronaldo. Was this his last major competition?

– Spain/Germany: La Roja takes out the host country, and wins a 5th victory in as many matches. A winning goal scored at the very end of extra time. For the Mannschaft, a knockout defeat and a probable retirement for Kroos and Müller. Carvajal, Le Normand and Pedri will be absent for the match against Deschamps’ 11. Spain, the most playful team in the tournament, is France the worst opponent for them to play? READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

– England eliminates the Swiss at the end of the boredom, after a penalty shootout. The “Three Lions” have responded after being led. Southgate’s players will face the Netherlands. The Orange were also led in Berlin, they took the upper hand in the second half against Turkey, and are back in the last four for the first time since Euro 2004!

With Hugo Moissonnier: Philippe Doucet, Hervé Penot and Marc Libbra. — Technique/direction: Matthieu Degueldre – Pierre Guérin.

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All eyes on the center court!

In game three of today’s round of 16 at Wimbledon (NOW in the LIVE ticker>>>), Alexander Zverev (ATP-4th) will face the American Taylor Fritz (ATP-13th).

The German Olympic champion from Tokyo 2020 beat Briton Cameron Norrie 6:4, 6:4 and 7:6(15) in the preliminary round. In between, the 27-year-old experienced a moment of shock when he fell. After medical examinations, however, Zverev can compete in his third round of 16 on the “holy turf”.

Fritz also managed to secure a place among the last 16 participants of the major tournament in three sets. In the duel with the Chilean Alejandro Tabilo he won 7:6(3), 6:3 and 7:5. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Today’s opponents already met last May. In the quarterfinals of the Rome Masters, Zverev celebrated a two-set victory (6:4, 6:3).

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2024-07-08 14:10:00
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