“LeBron wants to compete for a championship. He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all”. These words by LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, have been haunting the Lakers franchise and its fans for the last few days. After taking his $52.6 million contract extension with the Lakers, LeBron James made it clear that he might not continue with the Lakers if they do not build him a squad that has the potential to compete for the championship. With this shocking decision, and Austin Reaves declining a $89.2 million extension, one has to ask: What is going on? Well, a recent update seems to highlight a reason, along with adding gasoline to the already blazing fire!
‘Spurs Reporter’, aka Dusty Garza, recently made a major revelation on X. According to him, reports are now emerging, from sources like John Gambadoro, that both LeBron James and Austin Reaves “don’t enjoy playing with Luka Doncic”! Yes, the top 3 players of the Lakers’ offense don’t get along! Gambadaro made this surprising revelation by reporting that “LeBron does not like playing with Luka, Reaves does not like playing with Luka. Reaves does not like getting the ball with two seconds left on the shot clock … The Lakers are going to turn their attention to build around Luka. Not LeBron, so this is Luka’s team now”.
Trouble brewing in L.A.?
Not only are the LeBron retirement rumors heating up, but now comes a report that both he and Austin Reaves don’t enjoy playing with Luka Dončić, per @Gambo987. pic.twitter.com/lQrL001xmO
— SpursRΞPORTΞR (@SpursReporter) July 2, 2025
This is a developing story.
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