D espite LeBron James picking up his $52.6 million player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for next season, there's never been more speculation surrounding his status with the team. That's in part because no new contract was negotiated this summer to keep him there past this upcoming season,

For the first time in his NBA career, LeBron James is no longer the primary focus of his team. Following a bold midseason trade that brought Luka Doncic to Los Angeles, the Lakers are reportedly prioritizing the younger superstar over the four-time NBA champion.

Marc Stein have had his say about a possible LeBron James departure from the LA Lakers, with the Knicks, Warriors, and Mavericks in running.