LeBron James will decline his $35.6 million option with the Cavaliers and become an unrestricted free agent, reports Cleveland.com’s Joe Vardon.
LeBron had until 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday to pick up the option for next season.
LeBron James’ agent informed the Cavs he will not exercise his $35.6 million option and thus will become an unrestricted free agent, sources told @clevelanddotcom … Story coming
— Joe Vardon (@joevardon) June 29, 2018
After enduring the most trying season of his career, James has kept his intentions characteristically close to the vest.
He can still re-sign with Cleveland, but could create a new superteam by joining the Lakers, Rockets or Sixers.
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