LeBron James Trade Saga Takes Another Twist for Lakers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. LeBron James put some pressure on Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers. He didn't discuss a potential contract extension after opting in on the final year of his contract, and his agent talked about his desire to play on a championship-caliber roster.

James opted into his contract but is reportedly watching the Lakers' offseason moves closely. Will the NBA's biggest star demand a trade?

The Los Angeles Lakers are landing a former $132 million No. 1 pick in the latest NBA free agency news as LeBron James lurks in background.

D amian Lillard is officially a free agent after being released by the Milwaukee Bucks following their move to sign Myles Turner away from the Indiana Pacers. Since his release, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the teams that have been mentioned as a possible landing spot.

The Los Angeles Lakers are “in talks” to get another center after signing Deandre Ayton, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Lakers have been linked to Al Horford, who is a free agent, and Phoenix Suns big man Nick Richards.

To that end, there is a potential trade target to keep a close eye on. Dorian Finney-Smith left the Lakers to sign a four-year, $53 million contract with the Houston Rockets. Could the two teams work out some kind of a sign-and-trade that would send a player back to Los Angeles?

According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Lakers could be involved in a seven-team trade surrounding future Hall of Famer and 15-time Al-Star Kevin Durant. Among the teams that could potentially be involved are the Houston Rockets,