Possible LeBron James Lakers departure denied

Prior to the away game against the Boston Celtics, journalist David Pingalore of KTLA assured that the Lakers were exploring the possibility of trading LeBron James before the NBA transfer deadline (8 February). According to the same report, the Los Angeles franchise want to give the veteran player the opportunity to win his fifth championship ring with the Lakers not looking like a team who will contest the title this season.

Lebron’s last deal with the LA franchise has the option to opt for free agency at the end of this season or stay in Los Angeles for one more year. Given the rumors of a possible departure before the transfer market closes next week, the 39-year-old player’s agent, Rich Paul, denied this news.

‘The King’ will stay

In his 21st season in the NBA, LeBron James rha in 44 games. injury on Thursday in the Lakers’ victory against the Boston Celtics’ which sees the side from the City of Angels remain in ninth place in the Western Conference.

LeBron James has played 44 games this season and has made no no secret of his desire at this point in his career to play on the same team as his son Bronny when he is eligible to play in the NBA.

Bronny James could enter the NBA Draft in 2024 after playing one year with the University of Southern California which could prompt LeBron to wait for his son to make a decision whether or not to enter the draft later this year.