The dream of a potential LeBron James-Stephen Curry pairing was at least put back on the table after Rich Paul's statement that indicated the future Hall of Famer might be looking to leave the Los Angeles Lakers.

Just to make things clear, there is no trade request from James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has not formally asked out from the organization. For starters, the Warriors have been highlighted as one of the teams known to have done a double take about Rich Paul's comments following James accepting his player option for 2025-26.

Lakers' Deandre Ayton Doesn't Hold Back About Luka Doncic He also noted that he has heard from Luka Doncic. "Hasn't happened yet," Ayton said. "I did get one from Luka." It has become clear that Rob Pelinka and the Lakers are building around Luka Doncic.