Lakers Could Lose LeBron James Over Shocking Decision - Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers set the first building block for the post-LeBron James era last season. Trading for Luka Doncic may not have been in the plans, but whenever a player of his caliber becomes available, you just have to pull the trigger.

The Los Angeles Lakers have done one really weird thing since the public began speculating about a possible LeBron James trade. L.A. has yet to acknowledge publicly that James opted-in to his player option for 2025-26 to play the upcoming season for $52.6 million.

LeBron James certainly looks like he’s open to leaving the Lakers, but the betting odds don’t think that’s likely.