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Lakers Notes: LeBron James Trade Urged, LeBron Prediction Made, Shaq Sends Message to Nikola Jokic

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July 6, 2023; North Augusta, S.C., USA; NBA star LeBron James coaches Strive for Greatness during the Strive for Greatness and Mokan Elite basketball game at the fourth day of the Nike Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activities Center. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Network
July 6, 2023; North Augusta, S.C., USA; NBA star LeBron James coaches Strive for Greatness during the Strive for Greatness and Mokan Elite basketball game at the fourth day of the Nike Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activities Center. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Network | Katie Goodale / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James remains in the rumor mill regarding a potential trade away from the franchise he has called home for years now.

James delivered the Lakers a title already and joined the team when it was going through a low point, raising Los Angeles back into basketball relevance in terms of contending for a championship and star power.

At this point in his career as a 40-year-old and entering his 23rd season, James is looking for his best chance to contend for a title and considering the Lakers' remaining weakness compared to other teams, he may be angling for a move to another team.

The Lakers are building around Luka Doncic, giving them less urgency to address their weakness to keep future flexibility.

It may end up being best for both parties to move on, allowing the Lakers a chance to retool and James to get another crack at a title.

In other news, Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal made a statement aimed at arguably the best player in the NBA, Nikola Jokic.

O'Neal is known for going after modern big men and making controversial statements regarding how he would compare against them.

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

Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal Sends 2-Word Message To Nikola Jokic

NBA Insider Predicts Lakers Will Trade LeBron James for Younger All-Star By End of Season

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Lakers Insider Provides Major Injury Update on Rookie Who Missed Summer League

Lakers Star Seen as 'Surefire' First Trade Chip in Possible Giannis Antetokounmpo Deal

Hall of Fame Defender Dennis Rodman Picks Surprising Lakers Star as Toughest Player to Guard

Lakers Rumors: Insider Questions Austin Reaves’ Long-Term Value for LA

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Nelson Espinal
NELSON ESPINAL

Nelson Espinal lives and breathes sports. Avidly following of everything ranging from motorsports to Mixed Martial Arts to tennis, he is connected with most of the sports world at all times. His dream of writing about sports started at 16 years of age, writing for a Lakers fans blog, and his passions for sports writing has grown since. He has his Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and a minor in writing literature from the University of California, San Diego.

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