The Lakers appear intent on doing everything in their power to keep the greatest forward of all time, LeBron James, in Hollywood, and DraftKings is also rated highly on the possibility.
According to the latest team odds, James has a -425 chance of playing for the Lakers in 2024-25 and an 80.95 percent chance of re-signing with one of the league’s top teams.
Interestingly, the Cleveland Cavaliers are +750 odds to bring James back to the team as the franchise enters a crucial offseason with Donovan Mitchell potentially being traded and the franchise having already fired coach J.B. Bickerstaff.
His replacement has not yet been hired.
But with coaches such as Jason Kidd (Mavericks) and Tyronn Lue (Clippers) already receiving huge contract extensions to stay with their current teams, that may not be possible until James becomes a free agent in July.
LeBron James Next Team Odds
| team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Lakers | -425 |
| Cavaliers | +750 |
| Sands | 10/1 |
| Warrior | 14/1 |
| Knicks | 20/1 |
| 76ers | 22/1 |
| heat | 25/1 |
| Mavericks | 25/1 |
| Thunder | 40/1 |
| Spurs | 40/1 |
When the odds first opened, the Lakers were priced at +150 to keep James, with the Knicks the second-best favorite at +950.
Since then, the Knicks’ odds have increased dramatically to 20/1, while the Cavaliers’ odds have dropped from 11/1 to +750.
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns started higher at 22/1 but have fallen from 12/1 to now be 10/1.
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Most of the speculation is that the Suns are one of two teams to work out guard Bronny James ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft.
Many have hypothesized, in support of Line’s move, that the Suns are plotting to draft James’ son, Bronny, in order to add a star forward.
