Russell Westbrook trade rumors have cooled off significantly since the Lakers’ point guard opted into the final year of his contract, making him a 2023 free agent alongside teammate LeBron James. Kyrie Irving trade rumors have also gone quiet since the Nets have not traded Kevin Durant, meaning Irving, Westbrook and James could all be free agents at the end of the 2022-23 NBA Season. LeBron James is eligible to sign a two-year max deal worth around $98MM, but has not yet indicated any interest in doing so. Can Lakers GM Rob Pelinka keep LeBron in LA alongside Anthony Davis for the foreseeable future, or will the Lakers enter rebuilding mode once again? Chat Sports host Chase Senior breaks down the 2023 NBA Free Agent class on today’s show!

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Here are the questions Chase Senior asked in today’s NBA Mailbag:
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2023 NBA Free Agents (Elite Tier)
LeBron James
Kyrie Irving
Draymond Green (PO)
James Harden (PO)
Andrew Wiggins
Khris Middleton (PO)
Fred VanVleet (PO)

2023 NBA Free Agents (Starter Tier)
De'Andre Hunter (RFA)
Nikola Vucevic
Christian Wood
Myles Turner
Tyler Herro (RFA)

2023 NBA Free Agents (Quality Starter)
D'Angelo Russell
RJ Barrett (RFA)
Jerami Grant
Harrison Barnes
Bojan Bogdanovic
Kyle Kuzma (PO)
Kristaps Porzingis (PO)
Jordan Poole (RFA)

2023 NBA Free Agents (Key Ingredients)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (P)
Al Horford
Seth Curry
P.J. Washington (RFA)
Caris LeVert
Kevin Porter Jr. (RFA)
Reggie Jackson
Russell Westbrook
Steven Adams
Dillon Brooks
Brandon Clarke (RFA)
Brook Lopez
Matisse Thybulle (RFA)
Jae Crowder
Cameron Johnson (RFA)
Josh Hart (P)
Nassir Little (RFA)
Jakob Poeltl
Gary Trent Jr. (PO)
Will Barton

Bobby Marks (On LeBron James)
Until a James extension is signed in Los Angeles, the Cleveland Cavaliers should be a team to keep an eye on next offseason. Cleveland doubled its win total from the 2020-21 season (22 to 42) and was one of the best success stories last year, despite losing in the play-in tournament.
The Cavaliers have a strong nucleus consisting of Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen and could have more than $30 million in cap space in 2023. Would James return for a third tenure in Cleveland if he views the Lakers roster as not championship-worthy?

NBA Players That Are Super Max Eligible:
Jayson Tatum
Pascal Siakam
Fred VanVleet

Check out some more videos from the Lakers Report!
- Lakers Trade Rumors: Breaking Down Bleacher Report’s Russell Westbrook Trade Ideas Ft. Hornets, Mavs: ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDwrGhZQMBM
- LeBron James Contract Extension: Lakers Options & Scenarios Including Potential LeBron Trade? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqWZix5K8ic
- TOP 9 Los Angeles Lakers Lineups If Russell Westbrook Trade Doesn’t Happen | Lakers Roster Breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4iEmNtW25w

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