Los Angeles Lakers All-Star combo forward LeBron James, still the second-best player on a playoff-bound 47-35 team even at age 39, has long expressed a desire to play next to his older son Bronny James, a freshman USC Trojans combo guard who has declared for the draft while also entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
The situation that the Los Angeles Lakers are in is very tricky. They have the choice to run it back with nearly the same core as they did a year ago and hope for the best next season.
Ahead of a chaotic offseason for the Lakers, much thought is being given to their current coaching situation. While Darvin Han is still the guy in charge,
Days after LeBron James' season ended with the Los Angeles Lakers, there is already speculation about him switching teams. And why not? James is arguably the biggest conversation-starter in the NBA.
It's extremely rare that the status of a 39-year-old is the tip of the iceberg for any sport's offseason. However, that's what the Los Angeles Lakers -- and the NBA -- are facing with the uncertain future of LeBron James.
The Los Angeles Lakers have always been a franchise built on star power. That has not changed under owner Jeanie Buss as the team is currently built around a pair of superstars in LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
For the longest time now, all we’ve heard is that LeBron James wants to play in the NBA with his son, Bronny James. LeBron even said so himself. But he hasn’t said much about it since.
With the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated from the 2024 NBA Playoffs, attention shifts to LeBron James and his future, both in the league and with the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will likely opt out of his player option and hit unrestricted free agency this offseason. Though the expectation is he will remain with the Lakers, that has not stopped further speculation.
It sounds like LeBron James won't take his talents to South Beach again.
Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing first-round postseason exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, LeBron James‘s future has swiftly emerged as one of the critical variables likely to shape the NBA’s landscape this offseason.
Now that the Los Angeles Lakers’ season is over, the front office’s top priority is to keep LeBron James in the purple and gold. However, James controls his destiny with a player option, and the early indication is he will opt out to hit free agency, likely signing anew contract with the Lakers.
James has yet to commit to playing in the NBA next season.
LeBron James refused to give any insight into his thoughts on the future after the Lakers’ 4-1 first-round defeat at the hands of the Nuggets.
No player has been able maintain this level of play so late in his career as LeBron James has. In his 21st NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is likely to make another All-NBA team and remains one of best players in the league.
The Los Angeles Lakers saw their season come to an end at the hands of the Denver Nuggets for a second consecutive season. And once again, the main questions following their playoff exit surrounds LeBron James.
The Los Angeles Lakers saw their season come to an end at the hands of the Denver Nuggets for a second consecutive season. And once again, the main questions following their playoff exit surrounds LeBron James.
The second round of the NBA playoffs will have an unfamiliar feel this season.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ season ended on Monday night with a 108-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series, which has resulted in plenty of tough questions about the team’s future.
LeBron James rallied the Lakers back in Game 5 with his scoring. But the Nuggets couldn't forget about his passing either.
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