LeBron James Opts In With Lakers, But Trade Speculation Swirls as Title Hopes Fade from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on 2025-06-30 16:32 (#6YB2C) LeBron James is back with the Lakers on a one-year, $52 million deal-but his agent Rich Paul signals openness to a trade if a contender emerges. We ex