LeBron James is expected back with the Los Angeles Lakers to start the 2025-26 season. But will he end the year some place else?

Despite the trade rumors surrounding Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James, it doesn't appear that he will be going anywhere before the start of the 2025-26 campaign.

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

Some fans got carried away with this rumor, especially considering that the Mavs may have enough talent to trade for the superstar and still be able to contend for the NBA championship. Of course, Anthony Davis, James' former co-superstar on the Los Angeles Lakers, is now in Dallas, as is Kyrie Irving, with whom he won a title in Cleveland.

The Dallas Mavericks are favorites to trade for LeBron James. Colin Cowherd discusses his excitement over this rumor and asks if LeBron should be traded from the Lakers.

Drake recently went viral for covering up his LeBron James tattoo, and WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes has a scathing take on the situation.

Count me among the fans who want to see sports and civic superheroes LeBron James and Nick Chubb fly back to Cleveland playing for the Cavs and Browns.

Following Bradley Beal’s free agent move to the Clippers, Lakers star LeBron James is the only NBA player with this contract option