Could Golden State enter the sweepstakes to land James? They've called the Lakers regarding a trade for the four-time champion previously. This time around, they can try and secure a deal using restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski.

The chatter around LBJ leaving L.A has become more than a whisper. And now, the odds that he joins another franchise soon are shortening. See the latest.

While NBA superstar LeBron James picked up his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season, it did not guarantee that he would remain in L.A. How the Lakers would handle player acquisition via the draft and free agency led to speculation over whether James could be traded.

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