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NBA Trade Rumors: LeBron James Considering Switch to Rival Clippers From Lakers to Stay in LA

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 13 – LeBron James chose to remain with the Lakers by opting into his $52.6 million player option despite trade interest from four NBA teams, focusing on pursuing another championship.

  • On June 29, 2025, LeBron James exercised his $52.6 million player option, securing his contract for the 2025-26 season.
  • The Lakers are clearing cap space to pair guard Luka Doncic with another star, Dan Woike wrote, causing tension with LeBron James over roster strategy.
  • Per Legion Hoops, four teams have reached out to Rich Paul about trading for LeBron James, and James said, `I ain’t got nothing to talk about`.
  • Rob Pelinka faces difficult roster decisions, and LeBron James declined to join the ESPN broadcast on July 13, Dave McMenamin wrote.
  • With his extension window opening Aug. 2, Doncic faces a decision while James holds a full no-trade clause, and Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst wrote.
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Hoops Wire broke the news in on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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