First Take Windhorst theorizes that the Lakers' inaction this offseason is purposeful possibly to drive LeBron to request a trade 'The Lakers are essentially viewing LeBron as an expiring contract What happens to expiring contracts in the NBA They are viewed as trade pieces

Brian Windhorst on LeBron future I have specifically spoken to people on both sides of the negotiation what do you think his value is in the 2026-27 NBA season' Warriors or you know the Cavs or Team X would take him for the Mid Level Exception or the minimum

According to Ira Winderman a source close to the situation indicated that the LA Clippers are interested in moving on from Kawhi Leonard this offseason Winderman suggested that Leonard could be a potentially better fit for the Miami Heat than Giannis Antetokounmpo

On LeBron James' comments about Memphis and Milwaukee and ahead of the Bucks vs Grizzlies game Doc Rivers joked I think we should trade for him let him see Milwaukee and I think he would change his tune

Haynes There is a good chance that Anthony Davis is traded once again before the beginning of the 2026-27 NBA season

Skip Bayless I just think the Lakers are a better basketball team on both ends of the floor without Luka LeBron has far less ego than Luka Luka is the most inefficient player in the league

Windhorst When he LeBron first came back Dan with that sciatica thing he looked terrible I had a meeting with my ESPN bosses and I go We may need our content planning for him retiring because he looks for the first time like an old man who cant compete