Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the only NBA player with a no-trade clause after the Phoenix Suns bought out the contract of Bradley Beal, who has since agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.

A recent ESPN report claimed that LeBron James wasn't notified of the sale of a majority stake of the Lakers, but that report has been updated.

LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers has been a key talking point at NBA Summer League, especially with retirement looming.

Iman Shumpert echoes Richard Jefferson's sentiment about the pressure of playing with LeBron James. Shumpert reveals the 'win-now' mindset demanded by James's teams was difficult, especially early in his career.

"The team has been resistant to taking on longer-term contracts in an effort to maintain flexibility," The Athletic wrote. "... if the Lakers were to, hypothetically, trade James to the Golden State Warriors for Jimmy Butler, who is nearly 36, they would have Butler under contract for the 2026-27 season at nearly $57 million."

"I think we have to start thinking that this could be his last year in the league," ESPN's Dave McMenamin said. "Rich Paul [James' agent] told me there was no extension talk, because they didn't ask for an extension.

LeBron James' five-word reaction to son Bronny's shot during a LA Lakers match has been picked up amid trade rumours. James, 40, is one of the greatest players to ever play in the NBA. So far in his career, the American has played for the likes of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers.

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