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

According to NBA insider Sam Amico of HoopsWire, the Cleveland Cavaliers are not interested in trading for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. The Cavaliers are only interested in adding James if the NBA icon agrees to a buyout with the Lakers and becomes an unrestricted free agent.

No, the Los Angeles Lakers haven't parted ways with LeBron James. He's still with the Lakers, slated to play this season on his $52.6 million player option. NBA Centel, the parody account, posted the fake news that has been viewed more than a million times.

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have made a final decision about when to move on from LeBron James which is sure to prompt NBA trade rumors.

When the Buss family agreed to sell a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 billion on June 18, Luka Dončić was given a heads-up, but NBA legend LeBron James was not given the same notice.

Ever since he opted into the final year of his contract, there have been rumors and evidence that things are not good between the Lakers and James. And a new report from ESPN NBA insiders Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne on Friday claimed there is a defined “end date” in sight for the relationship.

Los Angeles Lakers are keen to boost their roster. They are eyeing Matisse Thybulle of Portland Trail Blazers. Trade talks may reignite during the 2025 NBA Summer League. Lakers are considering offering Maxi Kleber,

Cooper spent his entire NBA career with the Lakers, appearing in 873 regular-season games with the franchise. Though Cooper was mostly utilized in a reserve role, that didn’t stop him from being a key piece in a Lakers organization that won plenty of titles during the 1980s.

Mysterious new report raises speculation about LeBron James' rift with the Lakers amid a sudden shift in focus towards Luka Doncic.