This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers as NBA Insider Predicts Lakers Will Trade LeBron James for Younger All-Star By End of Season. The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed having LeBron James on their roster for the last seven seasons. He helped them win the championship back in 2020 in the Orlando bubble.

The Golden State Warriors have reportedly made numerous attempts to pair up two of the greatest players in NBA history dating back to last year.

LeBron James is set to enter his 23rd NBA season after opting into his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 40-year-old, a four-time MVP and the league’s all-time leading scorer, remains one of basketball’s best players and continues to show that he can compete at the highest level.