The Los Angeles Lakers have been active in trade talks over the past month, but one thing is certain – LeBron James will not be leaving the team. His agent, Rich Paul, made it clear to ESPN that there will be no trade involving James. This comes in response to speculation about the future of the superstar ahead of next week’s trade deadline.
LeBron James has a $51.4 million player option in his contract for next season with the Lakers. Despite some recent social media activity that led to speculation about his future, Paul emphasized that James will not be traded and that such a move was not requested by the player or his agent.
The Lakers, currently 25-25 and in ninth place in the Western Conference, have been looking to make improvements to their roster. However, James will not be part of any trade discussions.
Furthermore, with a $51.4 million player option in his contract for next season, James has until June 29 to decide whether to exercise that option. Additionally, there is the potential for his son, Bronny, who plays at USC, to enter the NBA draft later this year.
In more recent news, LeBron missed the Lakers’ game on Thursday in Boston due to an ankle injury. Despite any speculation about his future, it is evident that he remains committed to the Lakers for the time being.