The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James have been the biggest story in the NBA rumor mill over the last week. His future with the team has been very much in doubt, but there have been no concrete reports about what the future may hold.

Sports media personality shares that there is one missing piece before LeBron James is fully bought in with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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.

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.

LeBron James may potentially want out of LA. In this trade proposal, the entire NBA world gets what they want by seeing James and Steph Curry on the same team.

Look, the NBA offseason hasn’t even fully heated up, and we’re already talking about LeBron James trades. Yep, it’s that kind of summer in Los Angeles. Depending on how LeBron takes the Lakers’ next few roster moves or lack thereof,

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives against Minnesota Timberwolves star Julius Randle during the 2025 NBA Playoffs / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Although LeBron James has to be wondering what his NBA future could hold given recent developments within the Los Angeles Lakers organization,

Flagg made a shot over Bronny James that got a lot of views on social media. Via The NBA (on July 10): "Cooper Flagg with the sweet turnaround middy 🔥" This article was originally published on as Cooper Flagg's Shot Over Bronny James Went Viral In Mavs-Lakers Game.