The Los Angeles Lakers’ preferred scenario is for LeBron James‘ contract to drop off their books after next season, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

T he Lakers have had a decent offseason thus far. Los Angeles added Deandre Ayton on a steep discount, which gives Luka Doncic the kind of pick-and-roll threat he always thrived with in Dallas. Jake LaRavia isn't a particularly home run of a signing,

The writing was on the wall when LeBron James opted into his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. His time with the franchise is nearing an end.

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More than his statistical output, the 20-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James played with more confidence. During his matchup with Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg at the start of the Las Vegas Summer League, he defended with tenacity and showed the mindset that he wants to stop the best player on the court.

A three-time blockbuster proposal would send LeBron James to the Dallas Mavericks for an unfathomable trade package.

Jeanie Buss recalled the excitement and strategy behind signing LeBron James to the Lakers. She discussed the vision the organization had to bring the franchise back to championship contention. Buss said adding LeBron was a turning point that restored the Lakers’ legacy.