It seems that LeBron James will stay in Los Angeles.
A report circulated Thursday that the NBA's all-time points leader was “at the top of the Lakers' list” to make changes before the Feb. 8 deadline.
Speculation began shortly after James posted on X, formerly Twitter, a hourglass emojicausing a frenzy on the platform.
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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Tuesday. (Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)
However, James' former agent, Rich Paul, shut down any rumors that the superstar would be on a new team next week.
“LeBron will not be traded and we didn't ask for it,” Paul told ESPN.
James' Lakers are currently 25-25 and in ninth place in the Western Conference as the talent level in the NBA continues to skyrocket.
Los Angeles was in a similar situation at last year's deadline, but management made a series of moves that improved the team and took them all the way to the Western Conference Finals, even as the seventh seed, before losing to the eventual NBA champion. Denver Nuggets.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dribbles past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams during the first half of the game at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on December 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
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James is averaging 24.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game this season, and last week he was named to his record 20th All-Star Game.
James, 39, has a $51.4 million player option for next season, which he has until June 29 to accept or decline. He is expected to try to continue playing until his son, Bronny, comes into the league. Bronny is currently a freshman at USC and is eligible to enter this year's NBA Draft.
Ironically, James will face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Saturday and given their success, many were speculating that they could be involved in trade negotiations for James.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks to surround Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore during the second half of the game in Houston on Monday. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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Ninth place in the West currently places the Lakers in the play-in tournament, in which they participated last year and in 2021.
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