NBA insiders still seem to believe that NBA superstar LeBron James could be traded this season, according to the latest NBA forecast from ESPN.

“Dončić being just 26 gives the Lakers a far longer timeline to build a championship-contending team, but that doesn't mean they can slow down and take their time. Dončić told Lakers president Rob Pelinka and coach JJ Redick in May that he's not interested in taking the slow approach in building a contender,” CBS Sports’ Jasmyn Wimbish wrote.

LeBron James has become something of a white whale for the Golden State Warriors. They pursued him at the 2024 trade deadline, but when the Lakers asked James if he wanted to be moved, he said no. They reportedly chased "every star" available at the 2025 deadline,