Report: LeBron James intends on remaining with Lakers after Luka Doncic trade

Don’t expect LeBron James to be going anywhere anytime soon.

As Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reported Sunday, James intends to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers after the team’s blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic.

“League sources inform me that LeBron James intends to remain a member of the Los Angeles Lakers past the Feb. 6 trade deadline,” Haynes said. “So, even though the Lakers were able to pull off one of the biggest trades in recent history … LeBron James plans to remain with the Lakers. … I was told the Lakers were very appreciative of the professionalism displayed by Klutch (Sports Group) CEO Rich Paul and LeBron James. They felt like those two made this process a seamless process.”

ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported that James learned of the late-night blockbuster deal between the Lakers and Dallas Mavericks while he was out for a bite with his family after his team’s win over the New York Knicks.

McMenamin says James was surprised by the move and had no clue a deal was being worked on.

James has a $52.6 million player option for next season. He can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer.

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