Lakers Fans Wake Up To Terrible Luka Doncic News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers are operating like a team that's ready to move on from LeBron James and transition into the Luka Doncic era. That makes perfect sense, given his youth, potential, and what they had to give up to get him.

Ever since LeBron James decided to exercise the player option on his contract for the 2025-26 season, many have been speculating that he will ask to be traded at some point after some comments from his agent.