LeBron James is expected back with the Los Angeles Lakers to start the 2025-26 season. But will he end the year some place else?

Amid serious speculation about LeBron James' future in Los Angeles, there is now an update about what's coming next.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the only NBA player with a no-trade clause after the Phoenix Suns bought out the contract of Bradley Beal, who has since agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Some fans got carried away with this rumor, especially considering that the Mavs may have enough talent to trade for the superstar and still be able to contend for the NBA championship. Of course, Anthony Davis, James' former co-superstar on the Los Angeles Lakers, is now in Dallas, as is Kyrie Irving, with whom he won a title in Cleveland.

The Dallas Mavericks are favorites to trade for LeBron James. Colin Cowherd discusses his excitement over this rumor and asks if LeBron should be traded from the Lakers.

Before James pens his next heartfelt "Coming Home" letter, he should know that Cleveland's basketball culture has evolved in his absence.

At the Lakers' summer league game on Monday, LeBron James was seen greeting members of their coaching staff, and he took a photo with a few teammates.

The Lakers could very well be trading LeBron James if things take a turn. In this potential deal James pairs up with a former No. 1 pick.