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LeBron James Reportedly Felt Lakers Lacked 'Nuance' in Transition to Luka Doncic Era
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 11 – The Lakers plan to build around Luka Doncic and face a key contract decision by August 2, 2025, signaling a strategic shift as LeBron James nears career end.
- On June 30, 2025, LeBron James chose to continue his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers by activating the $52.6 million option for the 2025-26 season.
- This decision follows the Lakers trading for Luka Doncic on February 1, 2025, and the franchise shifting focus to Doncic as the new face of the team.
- The Lakers did not engage in substantial discussions with James about a contract extension beyond this season, signaling a transition and causing friction with James.
- Doncic, 26 years old, becomes eligible for a contract extension starting August 2, 2025, with the Lakers planning to offer up to $223 million over four years to secure his long-term commitment.
- As LeBron monitors his championship prospects, insiders believe the 2025-26 season may be his last in Los Angeles, with his agent suggesting James might need to change teams to extend his career beyond 23 seasons.
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LeBron James Reportedly Felt Lakers Lacked 'Nuance' in Transition to Luka Doncic Era
LeBron James is reportedly unhappy with some aspects of the Los Angeles Lakers' ongoing transition to Luka Dončić as the next face of the franchise, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst reported on Friday.
LeBron James feels Lakers "lacked nuance" in Luka Doncic transition
The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers shocked the world back in February with their blockbuster that sent Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic to the Lakers and sent Anthony Davis to Dallas. However, within the Lakers transitioning from one star on their team to another, the other star isn't too happy with how the process is going. That other star being one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Lakers forward LeBron James, according …
Report: Lakers failed to extend notable courtesy to LeBron James
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The Los Angeles Lakers have two superstars on their roster in forward LeBron James and Luka Doncic, the latter of whom the franchise acquired midseason in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks. James is on the back nine of his career, as he gears up to enter his 23rd season in the association. It would appear that the Lakers are well aware of this and have decided to prioritize keeping Doncic in the loop on the direction of the franchise…
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