LeBron James‘ future with the Los Angeles Lakers has been a significant topic of discussion this summer. The arrival of Luka Doncic has shifted the power balance within the halls of the Purple and Gold.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will make $52.6 million next season. If the NBA legend requests a trade from the Lakers, there are very few teams that can legally trade for him.  James has been heavily linked to the Cleveland Cavaliers since he was at the Cavs’ practice facility over the weekend and has played for the franchise twice.

The Miami Heat recently completed a three-team trade sending LeBron James’ 36-year-old former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate and NBA Finals hero to the Utah Jazz. However, a recent report suggests the 36-year-old forward may not log a single minute with the lowly Jazz during the 2025-26 season.