Lakers part ways with LeBron
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The Los Angeles Lakers' long-term future with 21-time All-NBA forward LeBron James remains weirdly tenuous, even after he picked up his $52.6 million player option with the team for 2025-26. Although James is no longer the two-way wrecking ball he was during his MVP prime,
NBA free agency turned back the clock a bit and brought us some nostalgia with a couple signings. Damian Lillard is returning to the Portland Trail Blazers after being waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks,
FOX Sports' trade proposal involves LeBron James heading to the Philadelphia 76ers for a Los Angeles Lakers haul headlined by Paul George.
LeBron and Bronny James to the Golden State Warriors for Jimmy Butler to the Los Angeles Lakers. This move could pair LeBron with Stephen Curry, creating an unstoppable offensive force. Meanwhile, Butler's arrival in Los Angeles would provide Luka Doncic with crucial support and defensive stability.