LeBron James Opts Out Of Deal With Cavaliers

LeBron James will opt out of his $21.6 million player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers and become a free agent on July 1, according to ESPN:

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The move, which was expected, marks the third time in the past six years that James will be an unrestricted free agent. This time is expected to have a different outcome, as James intends to re-sign with his current team, sources said.

James also does not plan to meet with other teams, sources told ESPN's Chris Broussard.

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James will likely to see how Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love's free agency plays out before finalizing a deal.