LeBron James opted to avoid adding any clarity to what has suddenly become a complicated Lakers outlook. The superstar had a chance to clear up the trade rumors and speculation that’ve made his Los Angeles future murky, but when asked by ESPN on Saturday if he wanted to join their NBA Summer League broadcast, James declined.

Rich Paul, LeBron James' lifelong friend and agent, opened up on the four-time NBA champion's alleged desire to leave the Los Angeles Lakers.

While McMenamin did not identify the four teams who reached out to Paul, his ESPN colleagues Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne named the Golden State Warriors as one of James’ suitors should he ask out.

When the Buss family agreed to sell a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 billion on June 18, Luka Dončić was given a heads-up, but NBA legend LeBron James was not given the same notice.

Mychal Thompson says he's ready to mentor Deandre Ayton, encouraging the former No. 1 pick to seize his opportunity to become the Lakers’ next great big man.

Catch the summer league action tonight at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN as both 1-1 teams meet in San Francisco with multiple streaming options available.

Cooper Flagg faces off against Bronny James for the first time on July 10. Check out how to watch Mavericks vs. Lakers on ESPN now.