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Portland Trail Blazers Owner Pursues LeBron James Amid NBA Free Agency
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First reported by Mako · 7 hours ago
What happened
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is reportedly trying to sign NBA star LeBron James, according to pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters. While no official confirmation exists, Dundon’s business ties with James could influence the move. LeBron has not revealed his next team after leaving the Lakers.
- 01Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is pursuing LeBron James for the upcoming NBA season.
- 02Dundon recently bought the Blazers for $4.25 billion and owns Pickleball Inc.
- 03Pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters disclosed Dundon's efforts during the ESPY Awards.
- 04No official confirmation from Portland or LeBron's representatives has been made yet.
- 05LeBron left the Lakers this summer and remains non-committal about his next team.
- 06LeBron hinted he will enjoy playing wherever he signs next during a podcast with Tyrese Haliburton.
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