Reporter: James and the Lakers have never had any serious trade discussions during the offseason

Basketball     1:54pm, 18 September 2025

Today, Clutch Points reporter Brett Siegel wrote an article covering James' prospects in the Lakers. It is still uncertain whether LeBron James will bid farewell to the Lakers after the 2025-26 season, but there are signs that this may be his last season with the Lakers. At the time, many believed that Ritchie Paul's statement was that James tactfully stated that he no longer wanted to stay with the Lakers and might consider giving up the trade veto to other teams.

Paul and Lakers management have repeatedly denied these rumors, and according to sources from ClutchPoints, there has never been any serious trade discussions between the two sides during the offseason. Despite this, teams such as the Mavericks and Warriors contacted the Lakers to ask about James' transfer possibility.

James is unlikely to apply for a trade to leave the Lakers in the mid-2025-26 season.

source:Best Web Games