LeBron James Four-Team Call List On Blockbuster Trade from Lakers Shockingly Includes Mavs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. DALLAS - We are under no grand illusions here. But maybe the media is. Or, heck, maybe it's the Dallas Mavericks themselves who are.

The big question on the minds of many when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers is whether LeBron James will be with the team once the new season starts. When he exercised his player option for the 2025-26 campaign, his agent, Rich Paul, made a cryptic statement that seemed to, at a minimum, open the door to him asking to be traded.

For months, publicly and privately, the Lakers have been signaling their desire to begin the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, even if it meant ending the LeBron James one.

Dominique Wilkins believes LeBron James could’ve dazzled fans in any NBA dunk contest, though LeBron admits it was never a goal in his career.

For the first time in his career, the Lakers star is on an expiring contract. He should follow Kobe Bryant's lead and enjoy the final act, writes Bill Plaschke.

Warriors Re-join Race For LeBron James originally appeared on Athlon Sports. For years, Stephen Curry and LeBron James were foes. They finally got a chance to play together in the Olympics, giving the fans a glimpse of what could've been. Now, they could be joining forces again, this time in the NBA.

Hakeem Olajuwon on what separates Michael Jordan from LeBron James: "Jordan was a far more superior player in a very, very tough league" originally appeared on Basketball Network. Hakeem Olajuwon did not sugarcoat his answer when asked to weigh in on the GOAT debate during a 2015 interview.