Discussions surrounding Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James potentially appearing on the trade market have quieted down recently, according to The Ringer's Zach Lowe.

James, who will turn 41 in December, is rumored to want out of the Lakers after Paul released a statement regarding the 21-time All-Star accepting his $52.6 million player option.

LeBron James will begin the 2025-26 NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to NBA insider Zach Lowe of The Ringer, trade talks surrounding LeBron and the Lakers have “kind of gotten quiet.” “LeBron’s on the Lakers.