One way or another, LeBron James' time with the Los Angeles Lakers seems to be nearing an end, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

LeBron James's return to the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025–26 season is no surprise. The way he has gone about it, however, and the franchise's muted reaction to the news is incredibly unusual however, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

When it comes to NBA rumors, and really sports rumors in general, particularly those involving LeBron James, it's gets a little tricky on social media when navigating through all the mud and the countless parody accounts "reporting" an abundance of fake news.