The Los Angeles Lakers shocked the entire NBA community by pulling off a blockbuster trade. They acquired Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic in exchange for Anthony Davis. This deal pairs Doncic with four-time NBA champion LeBron James. While fans are excited to see how this dynamic duo will perform together, another surprising insight has emerged online that has left every Lakers fan in awe.
In a recent report, sports journalists Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and David Aldridge discussed the Mavericks’ potential offseason plans. They indicated that the team might consider targeting James during the upcoming summer, particularly if he chooses to decline his player option for the next season.
“Whether it’s Durant (now or later), or perhaps even the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James in the summer if he were to decline his player option for next season, the 52-year-old Harrison appears to be targeting big-time stars with whom he’s very familiar from his past life as a top Nike executive.” Via Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and David Aldridge of the Athletic.
REPORT: The Mavericks could pursue LeBron James this summer, should he decline his player option.
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 5, 2025
(via @sam_amick, @anthonyVslater, @davidaldridgedc) pic.twitter.com/SjF6hvmycP
This situation adds an interesting dimension to the Mavericks’ strategy as they aim to strengthen their roster and possibly attract one of the NBA’s biggest stars. However, it raises concerns among Lakers fans who want to see James finish his career with the Lakers.
Social Media Reacts To The Athletic’s Insight On LeBron James Future
James is currently playing his 22nd NBA season of his professional career in the NBA. Despite being 40 years old, he is not showing any signs of slowing down. He is averaging 24.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game in the 2024-25 NBA season.
When Legion Hoops shared Athletic’s recent insight about the Mavericks aiming to acquire James, fans flooded the comment section with mixed reactions. Many expressed their disapproval of the news, while others argued that the trade was never going to happen.
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He is NOT going from LA to TX, LMAO. Get real
— Joe Schor (@MokaJoe68) February 5, 2025
nico harrison must’ve smoked fentanyl bc who do they think they are
— 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧🇨🇦 (@goldenstateover) February 5, 2025
Nico sending out all these rumors to try and save his rep lmao
— Paulos (@LoswitheMos) February 5, 2025
LBJ is unlikely leaving LA. He likes it here more than people believe.
— Keeping IT 💯 (@MortgageSense83) February 5, 2025
LMAO AD AND LEBRON REUNION + KYRIE AND LEBRON REUNION IN DALLAS 😂
— JBond (@jbondwagon) February 5, 2025
They are not getting Lebron LMAOOO
— ᴾ¹³ᶜᴱ🥇💎 (@TR3YP13CE) February 5, 2025
The Lakers currently sit at the 5th spot in the Western Conference standings with a 29-19 record. They will play their next game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena.
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