“ On LeBron James’ side, there is real frustration over the Lakers’ lack of direction since the Russell Westbrook trade. The whole thing has become pretty awkward, and yet the reality is ...

LeBron hasn’t been a fan of how things have gone since the Russell Westbrook trade. Despite those frustrations, Irwin argues that staying put gives both James and the Lakers a better shot at ...

When LeBron James first signed with the Lakers in 2018, he likely imagined it would be the final stop of his NBA career. But after seven seasons with the Purple and Gold, it seems the relationship ...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is apparently opting to exercise his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 NBA season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. But, there’s some talk ...

LeBron's no-trade clause could prove problematic if they need matching salary for another star trade. Like the Thunder, this is probably a pass on the team's part. They're happy where they are. 6.

It's one of the more intriguing stories of the 2025 NBA offseason: after LeBron James exercised his $52.6 million player option last month, a statement from agent Rich Paul about how James wanted ...

Nearly from the moment LeBron James opted into his $52.6 million contract for the 2025-26 season, there’s been speculation that he could be traded from the Los Angeles Lakers.

At this stage of his career, James doesn’t have time for another rebuilding project. With a player option for the 2025–26 season, LeBron holds all the leverage, and if he feels the Lakers aren ...

LeBron James and Russell Westbrook (Image Credit: Imagn) Since arriving in Los Angeles in 2018, LeBron James has helped reshape the direction of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. His arrival ...