The Los Angeles Lakers were active in the center market during free agency and ended up netting Deandre Ayton, though the team missed out on another big man due

During the 2024-25 NBA season with the Lakers, James played in 70 games. He averaged 24.4 points per game to go along with 8.2 assists, 7.8 rebounds, and a steal, while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and knocking down 37.6 percent of his three-point attempts.

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.

According to John Hollinger of The Athletic, the future might not be bright for Bronny. Unless he plays well enough to earn a spot in the Lakers' rotation next season, he might not be brought back.

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,