Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James is coming into his own as a basketball player, and his performances at the NBA Summer League are showing the strides he ha

"Those same sources said the Lakers have received no indication from James or his representatives that he would request a trade or ask to be bought out of the final year of his contract, which will be his eighth season with the Lakers, the longest consecutive stretch spent with one organization in his career."

Cavaliers Named New Favorites to Land LeBron James After Mavericks Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After picking up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, LeBron James is once again entering a contract year with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Amid serious speculation about LeBron James' future in Los Angeles, there is now an update about what's coming next.

This really might be it for LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar seems like a timeless wonder, but retirement is coming sooner rather than later. In fact, the 2025-26 season with the Lakers may be it. "I think we have to start thinking about this could be his last year in the league," ESPN's Dave McMenamin said Wednesday.

The Los Angeles Lakers played their third game of the Las Vegas Summer League on Monday night and, despite falling to the Los Angeles Clippers 67–58, guard Bronny James delivered his best performance yet.

Drake recently went viral for covering up his LeBron James tattoo, and WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes has a scathing take on the situation.

ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news Wednesday that Beal would be bought out by the Phoenix Suns and sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Clippers. The Lakers may not have ever been the front-runners for Beal. Milwaukee and Golden State were also reported as possible destinations.