Here is what the Lakers look at as their 'widely presumed preferred scenario' for the situation with LeBron James.

Marc Stein have had his say about a possible LeBron James departure from the LA Lakers, with the Knicks, Warriors, and Mavericks in running.

These are all questions we won’t have answers to until next year. But as things stand, it surely feels like LeBron and the Lakers are set for their swan song. You can follow Jacob on Twitter at @JacobRude or on Bluesky at @jacobrude.bsky.social.