Speculation about LeBron James leaving the Lakers for a better chance to win is seemingly ignoring a pretty big factor: the Lakers still have Luka Dončić, who is primed to have a huge season.

Well that was a waste of time. After a rumor-fueled summer thus far, LeBron James is apparently shutting down any trade or buyout talk, at least for the near future: according to The Athletic's Dan Woike and Joe Vardon,

The Los Angeles Lakers’ gamble on Luka Doncic may already be on the clock. With LeBron James' future uncertain and the Lakers reportedly focusing on building

Gain insights into the Lakers' strategy to maintain cap flexibility for a potential MVP pairing with Luka Dončić.

Former Lakers guard and five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher said the team needs to do one thing to win it all with LeBron James and Luka Doncic.