With James entering what could very well be his final season in the NBA, the Lakers are already looking at a future without their cornerstone star.

Despite exercising his player option, LeBron James' near future is in doubt. Consequently, the Los Angeles Lakers star has reportedly drawn interest from three league franchises ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

Now, a former Los Angeles player has decided to leave the NBA and take his talents elsewhere. According to a report from longtime NBA insider Marc Stein, Cole Swider has decided to depart the league and sign with Anadolu Efes in Türkiye.

LeBron James’ offseason has been a whirlwind of speculation and every of his moves have been under a microscope. After exercising his $52.6 million player option, covering the 2025–26 season and making him the first NBA player to reach a 23rd year,

Explore the latest Los Angeles Lakers rumors surrounding LeBron James and apossible trade to the New York Knicks this NBA offseason.The post Proposed Lakers-Knicks Trade Sends $212 Million NBA Champ Star to LAappeared first on Heavy Sports.

No one is quite sure when LeBron James will want to retire, but if he's still playing at a high level and his body holds up, he could easily play for another 3-4 years. If he does keep playing, one reported NBA executive said to keep an eye on the Dallas Mavericks and a few other teams.