Signs Point to LeBron James Potentially Ditching Lakers This Summer: Report

Dorian Finney-Smith calls Lakers experience ‘amazing’ so far

LOS ANGELES — When Dorian Finney-Smith first joined the Lakers after being acquired in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets in late December, he expressed eagerness to get back to playing “meaningful basketball.” The veteran forward was coming off playing for a Nets team that went 32-50 in 2023-24, missing the Play-In Tournament, and started the 2024-25 with a 12-20 record before Brooklyn traded Finney-Smith, along with Shake Milton, to the Lakers for…

Why ‘frosty’ relationship could affect LeBron James’ Lakers future

When Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers, it was assumed that LeBron James would be thrilled with the team's front office and that he'd have a chance to compete for a title in Hollywood for the remainder of his career.

Signs Point to LeBron James Potentially Ditching Lakers This Summer: Report

James and the Lakers appear to be going through a rough patch, and not for the first time.

LeBron James And Lakers Have Had A "Frosty" Relationship

If he is to continue his career, it is widely assumed that LeBron James will stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. The franchise represents the third team of his career, and – he once said – his last. However, free agency is once again looming for James, who has opted to use this ability to determine his own future far more than most other players at the very top of the sport do. Free agency gives a player leverage, and – confident in both his abili…

Channing Frye surprisingly excludes LeBron James from list of best teammates he ever had

Channing Frye played for six teams — the Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers — during his time in the NBA, and like anyone who’s played that long and for a large number of teams, he was fortunate enough to play alongside some terrific players and people. One X user asked Frye to name the best teammate that he ever had not named Richard Jefferson, and Frye responded by r…

LeBron James Free Agency: Key Factors Influencing Lakers Decision

LeBron James is contemplating whether to opt-out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the June 29 deadline. Currently on a two-year, $104 million deal, the decision could be influenced by his performance, family considerations, and the Lakers' future direction. While averaging 24.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 7.8 rebounds this season, James has faced a streak of first-round exits in the playoffs. His relationship with the franchise …