With Luol Deng receiving a contract buyout from the Los Angeles Lakers, Rachel Nichols, Bobby Marks and Amin Elhassan of The Jump explain why Deng gave up money, where he might end up, and what it means for the Lakers and LeBron James going forward. The deal could benefit Magic Johnson in 2019 NBA free agency, when Jimmy Butler, DeMarcus Cousins, Al Horford, Kyrie Irving, DeAndre Jordan, Kawhi Leonard, Khris Middleton, Klay Thompson and Kemba Walker could be available.

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