These are all questions we won’t have answers to until next year. But as things stand, it surely feels like LeBron and the Lakers are set for their swan song. You can follow Jacob on Twitter at @JacobRude or on Bluesky at @jacobrude.bsky.social.

A stunning NBA trade proposal suggests LeBron James and son Bronny might join the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team deal involving the Lakers and Nets. The Lakers could center their team around Luka Dončić,

Hall of Fame NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line doesn’t expect LeBron James to retire with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron, 40, will make $52.6 million next season in the final year of his contract.

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

One member of the Lakers' front office made a comment on LeBron James exercising his player option and how the team feels about it.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ preferred scenario is for LeBron James‘ contract to drop off their books after next season, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Will 21-time All-NBA Los Angeles Lakers power forward LeBron James finish up his Hall of Fame career in L.A.? That's been the question plaguing league pundits e

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal believes the Los Angeles Lakers have made major moves this offseason. But despite adding big names like Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton alongside LeBron James, O’Neal says there’s still one big problem: shooting.