News broke on Sunday that LeBron James is opting into the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers (H/T Shams Charania of ESPN) at $52.6 million. While that was the expected outcome, several NBA executives and agents found it odd that he didn't appear to have his usual negotiating leverage.

Lakers Trade Idea Flips Lebron James, Bronny James to West Rival for $111 Million Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports. LeBron James opted into the final season of his two-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the official start of NBA free agency on Monday, which has created an interesting situation in L.A.