ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst said there is meaning behind James’ recent actions, including a trip home to Ohio, while trade rumors swirl during a passive-aggressive spat with the Lakers despite exercising the $53 million option on his contract with the team for next season.

Doncic, a five-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA First Team selection, still has two seasons left on his current contract with the Lakers. However, the 26-year-old has a player option for 2026-27, so the team wants to lock him into a longer deal before he could leave as a free agent.

A new NBA trade idea, involving the Los Angeles Lakers trading LeBron James to the San Antonio Spurs, has been proposed.  Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report