Lakers News: Hip Hop Star Hoping LeBron James Departs for East Non-Contender

This famous rapper from the Midwest is trying to lure Los Angeles superstar Lebron James to his hometown team.

Apr 20, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks on during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets in game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports / Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James has until June 29 to accept or decline his player option. If he declines the option, which he likely will do, he will become a free agent. While the chances of James leaving Los Angeles for another franchise are dim, some people are banking on that chance to acquire the 39-year-old superstar.

The Chicago-based rapper Lil Durk is taking the recruiting into his own hands for his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls.

Lil Durk made his pitch to James via Instagram, telling James he'd welcome him and his son Bronny James with open arms and went so far as to say he'd pay James if he had to.

Famous rapper Lil Durk attempting to bring LeBron and Bronny James to the Chicago Bulls. pic.twitter.com/ljimwtQ5jz

— Anthony Pasciolla (@AnthonyPasci) June 25, 2024

If James does leave the Lakers, the Bulls are not one of the teams in line for the four-time NBA MVP.

The Bulls were in the running for James during his free agency saga in 2010; however, 14 years later, the chances of the Bulls landing James, even if he wanted to leave Los Angeles, are little to no chance.

Not only are the Bulls' chances low, but they do not have the cap space to acquire James. The Bulls are a team going nowhere, as they have limited cap space and a ton of money committed to three of their players with no promise at the moment.

It's the Lakers' race to lose for James, and they are in a prime position to bring him back on the roster.

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