LeBron James (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Los Angeles Lakers’ legend, LeBron James, has relentlessly bolstered the team’s roster. After narrowly missing out on Klay Thompson for the Dallas Mavericks due to Kyrie Irving’s persuasive efforts, James has turned his attention to acquiring Jerami Grant.
According to Chris Haynes, James has set a clear deadline for the Lakers’ front office to engage in discussions with the Portland Trail Blazers regarding Grant’s potential acquisition.
“Bron is giving FO a week. The Lakers have had exploratory talks with Portland on Grant. I project they will make a significant move,” Haynes reported.
If it materializes, Grant will be a substantial upgrade for the Lakers. This isn’t the first time Los Angeles has shown interest in Grant. Their admiration for him dates back to his tenure with the Detroit Pistons.
Los Angeles Lakers Eyeing Jerami Grant as Key Offseason Target
Jerami Grant completed the initial year of a substantial five-year, $160 million contract he inked last offseason. His current deal ties him to the Portland Trail Blazers until 2027, with the option to assess his future in the 2027–28 season.
Meanwhile, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype also reported that LeBron’s team has been discussing a potential trade for Grant with the Blazers.
“In addition to DeRozan, another notable player the Lakers have interest in besides DeRozan is Blazers forward Jerami Grant,” Scotto reported.
Anthony F. Irwin, a prominent Los Angeles media personality, weighed in on the potential trade, indicating that the Lakers may need to part ways with two first-round picks to secure Grant’s services.
This hefty price reflects Grant’s impressive performance last season. The 30-year-old averaged 21.0 points and 2.8 assists per game in 54 appearances for the Blazers.
VIDEO: Former NFL Linebacker Emmanuel Acho Drops A Giant Truth Bomb On LeBron James While Claiming He Has No Interest In Winning Championships Anymore
Emmanuel Acho and LeBron James (Photos via FS1 & Getty Images)
Every eye was stuck on LeBron James this offseason, eagerly waiting to see what decision he takes regarding his future. As many had predicted, the 39-year-old ultimately stayed back with the Lakers but that proved to be costly for the franchise. Following the decision, many raised questions regarding LeBron’s intentions, one of which came from ex-NFL player Emmanuel Acho.
On FS1’s “Speak,” the former linebacker claimed, “LeBron’s “primary objective” is no longer winning championships.” Justifying his statement, Acho said, “If LeBron’s primary objective was to win championships I don’t think he would be on the Lakers.”
LeBron James has expressed his desire to bag one more championship title before his days on the hardwood are over. To fulfill the dream, the 20-time All-Star pushed his limits and performed outstandingly last season alongside teammate Anthony Davis. However, because of the team’s lackluster contribution, they couldn’t stand a chance against the Nuggets in the playoffs.
Both the Lakers and LeBron figured out that the only way to success was to rebuild the squad. But the franchise didn’t have enough cap space to afford the big names that LeBron wanted on the roster. So, the 4-time champion proposed to take a pay cut in his salary which could help bringing in elite players.
When the organization failed to follow the plan, LeBron signed a $104 million contract for two years with the Lakers. This made Acho believe that the superstar might not be having the championship win in mind. While others suggest that LBJ is thinking about a different strategy.
LeBron James Reportedly Eyeing Expansion Team
During his final years in the league, LeBron James is ticking the boxes on his desire list. Of the remaining dreams, Brian Windhorst disclosed that his next move could be to own the Las Vegas expansion team.
On “First Take” the ESPN Insider stated, “He wants to be the owner of the coming expansion team in Las Vegas.” Windhorst continued to add, “He wants to join up with partners to become the face of the franchise in Las Vegas.”
Windhorst also believes that LeBron will be focused on fulfilling his mission in the following two years. However, right now, his only determination is towards the national team which is preparing to get the gold medal in the Paris Olympics.
