As LeBron James embarks on the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, trade rumors surrounding the NBA’s all-time leading scorer are beginning to escalate.
According to NBA insider Scoop B, four teams have reached out to Rich Paul to explore possible trades for James. The Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Clippers are all reportedly interested.
REPORT: The Mavericks, Warriors, Cavaliers, and Clippers all contacted Rich Paul about trading for LeBron James, per @ScoopB.
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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 13, 2025
Currently, there is no sign that James is looking to leave Los Angeles. However, as noted by Scoop B, “that doesn’t mean things can’t change later down the road.”
The possibility of him joining the Warriors is particularly captivating. A potential trade could see Jimmy Butler moving to the Lakers, possibly along with Jonathan Kuminga. A LeBron and Steph Curry pairing would undoubtedly create one of the most thrilling narratives in NBA history.
The 40-year-old forward has one year and $52 million left on his contract.
The Mavericks also stand out as an intriguing option, especially with Luka Doncic on the roster. A combination of Doncic and James could quickly thrust Dallas into the championship conversation.
LeBron recently made an appearance at the Lakers’ Summer League game to support his son, Bronny James, but turned down an opportunity to join ESPN’s broadcast to discuss his future. “I ain’t got nothing to talk about,” he remarked when declining the invite.
LeBron James declined to hop on the ESPN broadcast to talk about his situation with the Los Angeles Lakers:
“I ain’t got nothing to talk about.”
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For the time being, the Lakers remain tight-lipped as they gear up for the upcoming season, particularly with the addition of DeAndre Ayton. However, as the offseason progresses, the rumors surrounding LeBron’s future may only intensify.
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