Summary
There is discussion about the possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers trading LeBron James. If they believe he will not return after his contract ends in the 2025-26 season, the Lakers might trade him to another team like the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks have players and contracts that could make a trade feasible.
Key Facts
- LeBron James is in the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2025-26 season.
- There is uncertainty about whether James will retire or become a free agent next summer.
- The Lakers might trade James if they think he won't return in the 2026-27 season.
- The Dallas Mavericks have the players and financial means to potentially trade for James.
- Mavericks players who could be part of a trade include Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford.
- Klay Thompson is a four-time NBA champion with a $50 million contract.
- The Mavericks could keep key players like Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving even if they trade for James.
