Lakers Notes: All-Star Wants to Join LA, Ex-Laker Takes Major Shot at LA, More

Apr 8, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77), forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2), forward LeBron James (23), and guard Austin Reaves (15) talk to an official during a time out in the second half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it clear they are looking toward their future with superstar Luka Doncic, who signed a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension last weekend.

As the Lakers move forward with Doncic, four-time NBA champion LeBron James has found himself at the center of trade rumors for what could be the final season of his career. A recent trade proposal would send James alongside his son, Bronny James, to another Western Conference team.

But James is reportedly content with the Lakers franchise, despite rumors that he was not satisfied with the decisions their front office has made this offseason. The Lakers will now look to build around Doncic.

Los Angeles can make two moves involving Austin Reaves and Jarred Vanderbilt that would clear enough cap space to sign All-Stars Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo as free agents in summer 2027. Additionally, another All-Star and former teammate of James wants to join either the Lakers or the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency.

Here's more information on these stories and all the latest Lakers news (click the headline for the full article):

Lakers Insider Reveals How LA Can Create Cap Room to Sign Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo

NBA Insider Provides Major Update on LeBron James' Feelings Toward Lakers

Former Lakers Star Now With Mavericks Takes Massive Shot at LA

NBA All-Star Wants to Join Lakers or Clippers in Free Agency

Lakers Tweets of the Day:

LeBron 🤝 Chasedown blocks

NBA Defense Week pic.twitter.com/U4JuRqGdpd

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 6, 2025

Daily reminder: Austin Reaves is going NOWHERE pic.twitter.com/74AVTOXYTq

— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) August 6, 2025

LeBron is ready to pass the Lakers torch to Luka and has “been supportive and understanding that the Lakers are moving more toward a Luka Doncic-led future," Shams says.

A new era of Lakers basketball has arrived and Luka is the face of it 🙌 pic.twitter.com/d2a9f6Erm5

— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) August 6, 2025

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