Adjust the direction of team building! Famous reporter: The Lakers tend to let James leave the team after his contract expires next season

On July 27, according to famous reporter Marc Stein, the Lakers' "most inclined plan" is to let LeBron James leave the team after the 2025-26 season end. However, James is expected to continue his career after the end of the season and will most likely not choose to stay with the Lakers.

After successfully obtaining Luca Doncic from the Mavericks' trade, the Lakers have readjusted the team-building direction and future plans.

James, who is 40 years old and will turn 41 in December, was still selected for the second team of the All-Squad last season. It is unlikely that he will be bought out or traded this season.

The Mavericks, Warriors and the Knicks are several teams that may be interested in James. In addition, the Cavaliers are still regarded as one of James' potential next players, although it is still unclear whether they are willing to join forces with James for the third time.