LeBron James reportedly believes that the Los Angeles Lakers are building towards the future instead of focusing on the team's short-term success.

The King wants to end his career on the highest of notes—but Los Angeles might not be the place for him to do so.

The LeBron James trade rumors have officially begun. The Los Angeles Lakers don't seem committed to him, nor he to them. That being said would they really trade him to one of their biggest rivals?

During the 2024-25 NBA season with the Lakers, James played in 70 games. He averaged 24.4 points per game to go along with 8.2 assists, 7.8 rebounds, and a steal, while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and knocking down 37.6 percent of his three-point attempts.

For months, publicly and privately, the Lakers have been signaling their desire to begin the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, even if it meant ending the LeBron James one.

LeBron James’ Future With Lakers Gets Clear Response From Three-Time NBA Champion originally appeared on Athlon Sports. LeBron James heads into what could be the final chapter of a historic NBA career with plenty of questions still unanswered, primarily whether or not he will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The decision from LeBron James earlier this summer to pick up his player option for next season from the Los Angeles Lakers came with an important caveat from agent Rich Paul — the four-time NBA MVP wants the chance to win another championship before his career comes to an end.