Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor feels that the NBA will get a heads up before LeBron James retires because the Los Angeles Lakers star will want to end his playing career with a "farewell tour."

If the 2003 No. 1 overall pick and his son, Bronny, want to move on from Los Angeles before the 2025-26 season begins, Sports Illustrated’s Jackson Caudell believes the first-father son duo in NBA history would fit well with the Detroit Pistons.

The NBA offseason has slowed down from a roster movement perspective, but the rumor mill has still been working overtime. With the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James locked into a standoff, trade and retirement rumors have been running rampant.

One NBA reporter feels trading Austin Reaves could be an option for the Lakers by the trade deadline in order to become championship contenders.

It would be in the Los Angeles Lakers' best interest to consider signing a contributor who previously competed with the franchise.

The LA Lakers are one of the most iconic franchises in the world. Let's look at the players who produced their top five single season rebounds per game.

Apr 26, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA;Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) in the third quarter during game three for the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers might have a new incentive for emptying their asset collection and giving their roster as many win-now resources as they can.