Despite an offseason of rumors and speculation, LeBron James is expected to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025-26 season, The Athletic reported Wednesday.

Per Vardon and Woike, the NBA's all-time leading scorer's lack of engagement on a potential exit and numerous barriers to the forward joining other teams will likely combine to keep him on Los Angeles into training camp.

Despite the trade rumors surrounding Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James, it doesn't appear that he will be going anywhere before the start of the 2025-26 campaign.