Previously, James executed his own $52.6 million player option next season. But he conveyed his dissatisfaction with the Lakers' status quo through his agent Ritchie Paul, saying that he hopes that the remaining season will be "targeted to compete for the championship."

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Ritchie Paul: James is eager to compete for the championship He hopes that every remaining season will be meaningful

Recently, Arenas talked about James' potential championship possibility in his program "Gil 's Arena".

He said: "You know, we're talking about a $56 million contract. If he wanted to win the ring in the Lakers or anywhere else, he could have regrouped the same for a lower salary. In this way, no matter which team trades him, they don't have to empty half of the lineup. So suppose you say, 'Well, there was a 56 million salary, what do you want? 70 million in two years? How about dropping to 30 million now?'

I can just give it One player can get you. For example, it is completely feasible to trade Garland for LeBron. Now I can directly exchange one-on-one, right? Just use a future draft pick. Then the Cavaliers' lineup will be Ball, Mitchell, Hunter, James, Mobley, and Jarrett Allen on the bench. I can also let LeBron play the third position, Mobley and Allen play the inside to form the ultimate large lineup. Do you know what I mean? Because the salary space is greatly released, I only use one chip to take him off. Because of this contract, my team instantly had the ability to compete for the championship."