While the idea of a LeBron trade draws eyeballs, the reality of putting together one that works for everyone is much more difficult.

LeBron James has been the face of the Los Angeles Lakers since arriving in Hollywood in 2018. He won the organization its first title in a decade in 2020 and turned in another strong performance last year in his age-40 season.

The big question on the minds of many when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers is whether LeBron James will be with the team once the new season starts. When he exercised his player option for the 2025-26 campaign, his agent, Rich Paul, made a cryptic statement that seemed to, at a minimum, open the door to him asking to be traded.