# "Phantom cap space" - Brian Windhorst shares why LeBron James and Rui Hachimura's contracts are a major hurdle for the Lakers

> The Los Angeles Lakers have spent much of the offseason being linked to one thing - cap space. LeBron James and Rui Hachimura are both approaching free agency and Austin Reaves is facing a major contract decision.

- **Source:** [Yahoo](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/phantom-cap-space-brian-windhorst-233200301.html?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a390b6e4fbc366f9c21214e)
- **Published:** 2026-06-22
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #lakers #hachimura #james #lebron #major #space #brian #contracts
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