In one of the most anticipated moves of the 2018 NBA offseason, LeBron James has opted out of his player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The four-time MVP will now enter unrestricted free agency.
Sources: Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James has declined his $35.6M player option for 2018-19 and will enter free agency.
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James’ decision doesn’t eliminate the possibility of a return to Cleveland, but it could complicate the Cavaliers’ ability to trade the 33-year-old star to a team that is currently over the cap.