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Stunning Trade Idea Sends Lakers' LeBron James to West Rival for New Super-Team originally appeared on Athlon Sports. 21-time All-NBA Los Angeles Lakers power forward LeBron James did just pick up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, but it doesn't seem like the 6-foot-9 former four-time MVP is totally sold on L.A.'s roster.
Los Angeles Lakers navigate offseason hurdles with new signings and competition from the Clippers for Bradley Beal. Read more.
ESPN writer Tim Bontemps keeps it real about the Lakers "staying flat" this offseason as they look to contend for a championship.
The Lakers were a part of a league setting trade on Sunday. As part of the trade they added a great athletic wing in Arkansas' Adou Thiero.
Hayes developed into the Lakers' starting center last season, averaging 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game while shooting a career-high 72.2 percent from the field. More NBA: Lakers may reunite LeBron James with four-time NBA champion coach via monster trade to Knicks