"James has a fully guaranteed deal this year, but after that, everything is up in the air," Hollinger wrote. "If LeBron James isn't a Laker after this season, it's hard to see them keep riding with Bronny unless he's earned his stripes by then; next year's deal is only 50 percent guaranteed."

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly told their new star, Luka Dončić, not LeBron James, about their impending sale that occurred last month.

There have always been slight rumors that LeBron James would want to play for the New York Knicks. Instead, he decided to move to the other side of the country and play for the Los Angeles Lakers, allowing him to play for another storied franchise, in one of the best cities in the world, too.

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A reporter claimed in a social media post that the Lakers "would like to move on from" LeBron James as soon as possible.

Now, one of his former teammates has spoken out about James' future. Udonis Haslem, who played with James during his stint with the Miami Heat, made an appearance on " NBA Today" and revealed that he believes the all-time great could finish his career somewhere other than the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers insider Jovan Buha believes the Lakers would consider signing a star player to a long-term contract in the near future despite reportedly prioritizing cap flexibility for the post-LeBron James era.

One NBA executive told Hoops Wire that he thinks James and the team's front office are "butting heads," citing the fact that the team hasn't officially announced the superstar's decision to opt in (h/t Lakers Daily ).