Dave Makmenamine
LeBron James will stay with Los Angeles Lakers beyond the deadline for NBA trade on Thursday. The sources familiar with his plan set up Luka Dongsic and four MVPs to form the latest superstar tandem in his career.
James (40) has signed a two -year contract with Lakers during the off -season, which is a transaction, which is a de facto trade clause.
Before the notification clause was set up, the Golden State Warriors asked about James’s transactions at the deadline in February 2024. Klutch Sports inform Lacob that he was not interested in his client.
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A few days later, during the All -Star Weekend in Indianapolis, James described his desire to finish his career with Lakers.
“I’m a laker, and I’m happy to be a laker for the past six years. I hope it will remain it,” said James. “But I don’t have the answer to how long it is or which uniform, it’s the same as the Lakers. It’s a great organization and a lot of great greats. is.
James has a 2025-26 player option. This records the 23rd place in the 23rd place in the four champions NBA.
Donsic was distributed to Los Angeles on a stunning three teams on Sunday, sending Anthony Davis to Dallas Marvelix.
James said to ESPN, close to players, knowing the big hit trade while going out for dinner with his family after victory with a nicks in New York on Saturday. According to the sources, James was surprised at the news.
Dongsic, 26 years old this month, calls James his “idol.” DonCIC and James have two of the only three players in the history of NBA, with at least 25 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. The other is Oscar Robertson.
Veteran NBA journalist Chris Haines first reported James’s plan to stay in Los Angeles after the deadline.
