Despite an offseason of rumors and speculation, LeBron James is expected to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025-26 season, The Athletic reported Wednesday.

Per Vardon and Woike, the NBA's all-time leading scorer's lack of engagement on a potential exit and numerous barriers to the forward joining other teams will likely combine to keep him on Los Angeles into training camp.

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly are not interested in gutting their roster to trade for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

After weeks of rumors and behind-the-scenes talks, it is official: Bradley Beal is joining the Los Angeles Clippers. The three-time NBA All-Star has agreed to a two-year deal worth $11 million, and there’s a player option baked in for the 2026–27 season.

While NBA superstar LeBron James picked up his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season, it did not guarantee that he would remain in L.A. How the Lakers would handle player acquisition via the draft and free agency led to speculation over whether James could be traded.

In exchange, the Suns received Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Daeqwon Plowden, the No. 10 overall pick in 2025 (Khaman Maluach), the No. 31 overall pick in 2025 (Rasheer Fleming), the No. 41 overall pick in 2025 (Koby Brea), plus second-round picks in 2026 and 2032.

Despite losing to the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James is showing off his development in the NBA Summer League. The former USC Trojans star led his team with 17 points in the losing effort.

An analyst believes that the Los Angeles Lakers will win a championship if they land a star player from the Phoenix Suns.

Since acquiring Luka Doncic earlier this year, the Los Angeles Lakers clarified that they consider him the face of the franchise.

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a player who can improve their point of attack defense, according to Dan Woike and Joe Vardon of The Athletic.  The Lakers can create a roster spot by waiving guard Shake Milton.