NBA Trade Idea Sends LeBron James From Lakers
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Deandre Ayton's arrival in Los Angeles comes at a turbulent period, as the Lakers' newest addition revealed that he has yet to receive a welcome message from LeBron James amid ongoing tensions with the team's front office.
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.
How ESPN's Brian Windhorst trolled the Lakers' front office over no reaction to LeBron James opting into the 2025-26 campaign.
However, the four-time NBA champion received a frightening retirement prediction from his son, Bryce James. "I ain't gonna lie that's OD (overdose-doing too much)," the Arizona freshman said on Instagram Live in response to a comment about him potentially joining his father in the league in 2026.