We did not see that coming. No one actually saw that coming. The Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade broke the internet and everyone was equally bamboozled by the situation. The trade raised more questions than answers with the most significant one being LeBron James’ future. The King had no idea of his best bud’s exit and found it out at the family dinner. Since then LeBron has kept quiet over his future with the Lakers but we have some clarity now.
According to Chris Haynes, LeBron James will remain a Laker. “League sources informed me that LeBron James intends to remain a member of the Los Angeles Lakers past the February 6th trade deadline. So even though the Lakers were able to pull off one of the biggest trades in recent history by acquiring Luka Doncic and moving AD to Dallas, LeBron James plans to stay with the Lakers,” Haynes reported via his social media brief.
Sources: LeBron James intends to remain a member of the Lakers past the Feb. 6 trade deadline, and the relationships behind the blockbuster Luka-AD deal. #haynesbriefs https://t.co/X7H7eQE347 pic.twitter.com/uMTEMUYbDX
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 2, 2025
Not only that, the Lakers are even “appreciative of the professionalism displayed by Clutch Sports CEO, Rich Paul, and LeBron James.” They felt those two made this process a seamless one. Does that mean LeBron James knew something about it?
But let’s rest this speculation and look at something else. An interesting notion floated by Ira Winderman. The Heat insider speculated on X, “So LeBron now to Warriors? (Instead of Jimmy?) Lakers can cast it as giving LeBron a chance for one last shot alongside Steph.”
That’s something too good to be true. But the Doncic trade proved once again about the unpredictability of this league. LeBron James when inquired earlier declined about having any prior knowledge about the trade. But the information provided by the insider clearly indicates LeBron having a say in the whole thing. And if he is vetoing a move that can only mean one thing. He stays!
This is a developing story….
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