The big question on the minds of many when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers is whether LeBron James will be with the team once the new season starts. When he exercised his player option for the 2025-26 campaign, his agent, Rich Paul, made a cryptic statement that seemed to, at a minimum, open the door to him asking to be traded.

LeBron James Refuses Interview Amid Lakers Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been involved in several trade rumors as of late, thanks to Rich Paul's comments about his current priorities.

LeBron James' Reported Lakers Trade Stance Amid Interest From 4 Teams originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is set to play in his 23rd NBA season after picking up his $52.6 million player option for 2025-26. However, the question is whether he'll be with the Purple and Gold franchise or with another team.

The Lakers have indirectly made it clear that they're now building their roster for and around Luka Doncic and not LeBron James.

A LeBron James Comment on Steph Curry Is Trending Amid Lakers-Warriors Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

LeBron James seems to be growing more and more unhappy with the current trajectory of the Lakers. This could very well mean a trade, in this proposed trade, he pairs up with one of the best big men in the game.

Several teams have already registered interest in Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James as a potential trade acquisition, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t have the ending they had hoped for this past season. After trading for Luka Doncic, the team lost in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. James finished the series averaging 25.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game.

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has been the subject of heavy trade rumors since his agent Rich Paul made a statement earlier this month that put some pressure on the Lakers to make good moves the rest of the offseason. James was at Summer League on Saturday night to watch his son Bronny play.

LeBron James reportedly believes that the Los Angeles Lakers are building towards the future instead of focusing on the team's short-term success.