LeBron James seems like he'll stay front and center of the NBA's headlines this offseason.
His agent Rich Paul's comments after LeBron opted-in to his Los Angeles Lakers contract for 2025-26 made many wonder whether James is seeking a trade.
There's also been a suggestion of a buyout, but that hasn't gained the same traction.
Well, at least until a viral parody account posted on X on July 4 that James and the Lakers are working on a buyout.
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Are Lakers buying out LeBron James?
No, the Los Angeles Lakers are not buying out LeBron James.
They also aren't working toward a buyout with LeBron.
It would be entirely illogical for the Lakers to buy out James. He was a second-team All-NBA choice in 2024-25. Why would they get rid of him for nothing in return?
While trades don't appear to be forthcoming, LeBron's name value plus talent give him legitimate trade value if he ends up requesting a deal.
But for now, it's full speed ahead for LeBron with the Lakers.
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