The news seemed routine. The ramifications could be resounding. Late last month, LeBron James exercised his $52.6 million player option with the Lakers for next season. It was an expected transaction that, at first weary glance, appeared to be no big deal. Of course he would take the guaranteed money, more than anyone else in the league besides Brooklyn could …
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