These are all questions we won’t have answers to until next year. But as things stand, it surely feels like LeBron and the Lakers are set for their swan song. You can follow Jacob on Twitter at @JacobRude or on Bluesky at @jacobrude.bsky.social.

NBA insider Marc Stein believes "at least three teams" would need to be involved in order for the Los Angeles Lakers to facilitate a potential LeBron James trade.

More than his statistical output, the 20-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James played with more confidence. During his matchup with Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg at the start of the Las Vegas Summer League, he defended with tenacity and showed the mindset that he wants to stop the best player on the court.

Even though things have been quiet on the LeBron James front since the vague comments from his agent about evaluating what's in the future Hall of Famer's best interest, he could be keeping an eye on the Dallas Mavericks.

A three-time blockbuster proposal would send LeBron James to the Dallas Mavericks for an unfathomable trade package.

One member of the Lakers' front office made a comment on LeBron James exercising his player option and how the team feels about it.

The writing was on the wall when LeBron James opted into his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. His time with the franchise is nearing an end.