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NBA season gears up for takeoff, rumors suggesting that LeBron James could leave the Los Angeles Lakers also seem to be heating up. The four-time NBA champion has been with the Lakers since 2018, after he jumped ship to join Rob Pelinka’s camp from the Cleveland Cavaliers.

He usually would only get in during garbage time, which is all that is expected out of a rookie second-round pick.This year, James is determined to win a spot in the rotation and show the rest of the NBA that he can play at this level.

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 to play for a contender ignited all kinds of trade rumors.

Following their masterful acquisition of ex-Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell and selection of Kasparas Jakučionis with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Heat's front office has undoubtedly set the franchise up for success.

A Golden State Warriors trade idea has them acquiring Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in a blockbuster hypothetical.

The Los Angeles Lakers and superstar forward LeBron James have seemingly hit a rocky point in their relationship, and the end of his Lakers tenure could be arou

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a midseason trade for Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith to address their need for frontcourt shooting. The proposed deal involves sending rookie Adou Thiero and veteran Maxi Kleber to Chicago.