LeBron James opted into the final year of his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers over the weekend, and a statement put out by his agent, Rich Paul, made it seem like they could look for a new destination if the Lakers didn't upgrade the team in a significant way.

The chatter around LBJ leaving L.A has become more than a whisper. And now, there are odds for his next team. See which squads could be in the running.

NBA news hit the internet on Sunday, when ESPN’s Shams Charania reported LeBron James will opt into the final year of his contract.

The Los Angeles Lakers are focuced on 2027 salary cap space with LeBron James committed and Luka Doncic expected to sign long-term.

The Lakers are going back to the classics as they are reportedly focusing on preserving cap space to chase free agents in 2027.

FROM SHAMS: Free agent center Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell ESPN. Clippers and Lopez's agents at Wasserman negotiate a new deal for the 2021 Bucks champion to exit Milwaukee and land in Los Angeles.

Veteran big man Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Monday.

Free agent center Brook Lopez agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, sources told ESPN.

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2025 NBA offseason with several questions to answer. After trading for Luka Doncic ahead of the deadline, the 17-time NBA champion finished third in the Western Conference standings before the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them in the first round of the playoffs.

Jake LaRavia fired up Lakers fans on Instagram after signing a two-year, $12 million deal, bringing shooting and versatility to the roster.