Cleveland Cavaliers has finally bagged their first NBA championship thanks to LeBron James and the squad. After Cavalier's huge victory last NBA season, some of its big players are still free agent including "the King" and J.R. Smith.
According to Christian Post, Cleveland Cavaliers' small forward LeBron James and shooting guard J.R. Smith are leading the NBA Free Agent Rankings. This suggests that the two have chances of wearing a new jersey in the next NBA season.
There is no doubt that Cleveland Cavaliers will hold tight to LeBron James. The MVP last NBA season is determined to stay with the Cavs but many are wondering if some other NBA teams can still take him away because he seems to be indecisive. If he has already decided to be with the Cavaliers, what took him so long to sign up with the team?
Meanwhile, J.R. Smith is an unrestricted agent. The shooting guard averages 12.4 points with marks of 41.5 percent from off the field and 40 percent from the three-point arc. Smith made a great contribution to Cleveland Cavaliers battle for the championship against the Golden State Warriors last NBA season with an elevated efficiency of 43 percent on 7.2 attempts per game.
On a side note, J.R. Smith and LeBron James might not play on the same team in the next NBA season. According to Chatt Sports Net, Smith is asking the Cleveland Cavaliers for $15 million per year. However, due to the team's budget constraint, they cannot afford his demands.
However, Boston Celtics might get J.R. Smith instead. Per Chris Forsberg of ESPN, Celtics is struggling with their team's shooting performance and Smith is a potential solution. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens was quoted saying "shooting is always going to be a priority." The statement is a hint that they need a skilled shooter in the team, which Smith can potentially fill.
Will J.R. Smith sign with Boston Celtics? Will the Cleveland Cavaliers let go of their shooting guard? What keeps LeBron James so long for signing with the Cavs? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
