The most-likely scenario, according to Dan Woike and Joe Vardon of The Athletic, is James stays put and the Lakers see how far they can get next season with a core of James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Rui Hachimura, plus free-agent additions Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia.

A recent ESPN report claimed that LeBron James wasn't notified of the sale of a majority stake of the Lakers, but that report has been updated.

LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers has been a key talking point at NBA Summer League, especially with retirement looming.

ESPN Facing Backlash After Changing LeBron James, Luka Doncic Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

LeBron James declined an opportunity to speak about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers on ESPN's Saturday night broadcast of Summer League action in Las Vegas.

"I think we have to start thinking that this could be his last year in the league," ESPN's Dave McMenamin said. "Rich Paul [James' agent] told me there was no extension talk, because they didn't ask for an extension.

LeBron James' five-word reaction to son Bronny's shot during a LA Lakers match has been picked up amid trade rumours. James, 40, is one of the greatest players to ever play in the NBA. So far in his career, the American has played for the likes of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers.