LeBron James intends to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers beyond Thursday's NBA trade deadline, a source familiar with his plans confirmed to ESPN, setting up the four-time MVP with Luka Doncic to form the latest superstar tandem of his career.
James, 40, signed a two-year contract extension with the Lakers in the offseason, a deal that included a de facto no-trade clause.
Before the no-trade clause was in place, the Golden State Warriors inquired about trading for James at the deadline last February. The initial conversation between Warriors governor Joe Lacob and Lakers governor Jeanie Buss was directed by Buss to James' representative, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, who informed Lacob his client was not interested.