This really might be it for LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar seems like a timeless wonder, but retirement is coming sooner rather than later. In fact, the 2025-26 season with the Lakers may be it. "I think we have to start thinking about this could be his last year in the league," ESPN's Dave McMenamin said Wednesday.

Amid serious speculation about LeBron James' future in Los Angeles, there is now an update about what's coming next.

Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (right) handles the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

One prominent reporter suggested that Luka Doncic shouldn't sign a contract extension with the Lakers just yet.

A new report has revealed that Los Angeles is still among the teams interested in signing Horford. Marc J. Spears, a longtime NBA insider, has reported that the Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, and Golden State Warriors are still working to sign Horford.

LAS VEGAS — Jordan Miller’s crisp offensive performance helped offset a similarly impressive effort from Bronny James and vaulted the Los Angeles Clippers to a 67-58 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA 2K26 Summer League battle at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Monday night.

ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news Wednesday that Beal would be bought out by the Phoenix Suns and sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Clippers. The Lakers may not have ever been the front-runners for Beal. Milwaukee and Golden State were also reported as possible destinations.