The extreme awkwardness between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers continues minutes after his was all smiles with wife Savannah and daughter Zhuri.

ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst said there is meaning behind James’ recent actions, including a trip home to Ohio, while trade rumors swirl during a passive-aggressive spat with the Lakers despite exercising the $53 million option on his contract with the team for next season.

On the 15th anniversary of arguably the biggest free agency moves ever, Windhorst reminded people that Cleveland didn't lose James for nothing.

LeBron James's return to the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025–26 season is no surprise. The way he has gone about it, however, and the franchise's muted reaction to the news is incredibly unusual however, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

NBA insider Brian Windhorst reveals an update regarding the trade rumors surrounding Lakers star LeBron James.

Brian Windhorst’s coverage of LeBron James. Windhorst and LeBron go way back, even if they aren’t “best friends”. Windhorst began covering James during his high school playing career, ...

Even ESPN's Brian Windhorst didn't think it a possibility ... at least until Wednesday morning, when he conceded that it could actually happen, contrary to his initial thought. Speaking on First Take, Windhorst said he initially "slammed the door" on the idea of trade, but has "unlocked the door" as of late.

For years, NBA fans have believed that LeBron James holds significant influence over the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office decisions. Many assumed that nothing happened in L.A. without LeBron’s knowledge or blessing.