After getting bounced in five games by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, a series where Rudy Gobert looked like Wilt Chamberlain on the glass

Despite the early playoff exit, Redick’s job is safe, and the Lakers are optimistic about his future with the franchise," wrote Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic. Redick, a 15-year NBA veteran,

LeBron James has earned more money playing in the NBA than anyone else in league history. According to Spotrac, his career on-court earnings top $528 million, but at select points in his career, he has been willing to leave money on the table in order to help his team compete for championships.

If Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James returns to play next season, it reportedly won't be for a discount. According to Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic, James is not expected to take a pay cut to accommodate the Lakers like he did last offseason when he took about $2.