Chris Broussard reacts to reports that LeBron James has been frustrated with the Los Angeles Lakers’ direction ever since the Russell Westbrook trade. Broussard breaks down whether that frustration is justified and what it means for the Lakers heading into the season.

Nick Wright claims Lakers built like LeBron James was declining, despite All-NBA seasons and elite production.

While NBA superstar LeBron James picked up his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season, it did not guarantee that he would remain in L.A. How the Lakers would handle player acquisition via the draft and free agency led to speculation over whether James could be traded.

Per Vardon and Woike, the NBA's all-time leading scorer's lack of engagement on a potential exit and numerous barriers to the forward joining other teams will likely combine to keep him on Los Angeles into training camp.

LeBron James is expected to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2025-26 season, provided that he does not retire.

LeBron James’ NBA future sparks trade speculation and shifting odds as rumours swirl about possible moves for 2025 season.

Amidst all the noise about the possibility of LeBron James wanting to leave the Los Angeles Lakers soon, neither he nor his agent, Rich Paul, has asked the Lakers to trade him or buy out his contract. In all likelihood, such noise is much ado about nothing.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of superstar guard Luka Doncic was one of the most shocking transactions in the history of sports. The move completely changed the trajectory of the Lakers as they brought in the player that will be the face of this franchise for years to come.