LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t have the ending they had hoped for this past season. After trading for Luka Doncic, the team lost in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. James finished the series averaging 25.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game.

The Los Angeles Lakers may be looking to move on from LeBron James, opening the door for him to potentially join forces with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Insiders are calling out Lakers' “idiotic” offseason strategy that could further inflame growing tensions with franchise icon LeBron James.

The decision from LeBron James earlier this summer to pick up his player option for next season from the Los Angeles Lakers came with an important caveat from agent Rich Paul — the four-time NBA MVP wants the chance to win another championship before his career comes to an end.

Kendrick Perkins Claims LeBron James And Rich Paul Don't Control Lakers Anymore: 'New Sherrifs In Town' originally appeared on Fadeaway World.

Look, the NBA offseason hasn’t even fully heated up, and we’re already talking about LeBron James trades. Yep, it’s that kind of summer in Los Angeles. Depending on how LeBron takes the Lakers’ next few roster moves or lack thereof,