Heat Exec Drops Stunning LeBron James Hint as Lakers Trade Rumors Swirl originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Miami Heat have conducted a successful re-tooling period this offseason in an effort to build a true title contender in the Eastern Conference.

The big question buzzing right now is whether LeBron James will stay with the Los Angeles Lakers or not. In the eyes of former Lakers guard Byron Scott, LeBronm is more likely to stay with the Purple and Gold for the rest of his playing years and beyond.

James was reportedly asked by ESPN if he wanted to share thoughts on picking up his $52.6 million player option and speculation surrounding a supposed strained relationship with ownership, but he declined. "I ain't got nothing to talk about," ESPN's Dave McMenamin said James told him off camera.

All-NBA Los Angeles Lakers combo forward LeBron James' first playoff run with five-time All-NBA First Team L.A. guard Luka Doncic ended in near-disaster this spring, as the 50-32 Lakers fell in just five games to the lower-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves.

A recent ESPN report claimed that LeBron James wasn't notified of the sale of a majority stake of the Lakers, but that report has been updated.

LeBron James seems to be growing more and more unhappy with the current trajectory of the Lakers. This could very well mean a trade, in this proposed trade, he pairs up with one of the best big men in the game.

Heat Urged to Pursue LeBron James Reunion, Deal NBA Champion Wing to Lakers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Miami Heat remain hungry for a true chance at competing for an NBA title in a depleted Eastern Conference heading into 2025-26.