LeBron James has opted in to the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, reportedly worth $52.6 million for the 2025-26 season, but there was a twist to the news: h

The Dallas Mavericks are in an excellent situation after landing Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. When Kyrie Irving comes back fully healthy, the Mavericks have a roster ready to compete in the stacked Western Conference.

After weeks of social media buzz, trade machine scenarios and endless debate among Mavericks fans, the LeBron James to Dallas saga appears to have reached its natural conclusion with new reporting that clarifies exactly where both sides stand.

LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers remains murky. Although he opted into the final year of his contract, every message his agent has put out there makes it seem like they don't want to be there, and they'd be keeping an eye on the moves the Lakers made to see if it aligns with an opportunity to win now.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reportedly had interest in joining the Dallas Mavericks to reunite with Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.