LeBron James' status continues to hover over Lakers

LeBron James' status continues to hover over Lakers

The Lakers know one thing heading into the summer; Luka Doncic is their franchise centerpiece. Everything else feels a little less certain. As outlined by a Los Angeles Times roundtable, one of the biggest questions facing the organization is what comes next for LeBron James, who turns 42 years old at about the midway point of 2026-27. Getty James could re-sign with the Lakers. He could test free agency. He could even retire. At this point, all …

Pacific Notes: Lakers, Warriors, Curry, Kings

The Lakers enter the offseason with Luka Doncic under contract, as well as a whole lot of questions outside of the Slovenian star. One of the key inflection points is what comes next for LeBron James. He could re-sign with the team, leave in free agency, or retire. If he does re-sign with the Lakers, how much does he command on his next contract? Whether there is a right price to be found between the team and the 41-year-old star, who projects t…