MIAMI, F.L. — Miami Heat was told by LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, that the superstar will exercise his early-termination option and become a free agent this summer.
According to Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski, James is “determined to impose pressure on Miami” to improve his supporting cast. James was reportedly unhappy with how the franchise did not add any value to the team and elected to amnesty Mike Miller.
It is James’ right to become a free agent and we shouldn’t overreact. It gives both him and the team flexibility. It may result in him taking a pay cut, depending on if Heat president Pat Riley can convince other free agents to come to the team. James can decide on signing a new deal for the exact same salary he would’ve made if he opted in.
