
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves may play key roles in LeBron James re-signing with the Lakers. Despite uncertainty about his future, Los Angeles is still favored to keep him.
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A new report suggests that if itās up to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, LeBron James will be back in Los Angeles next season.
On Monday, the Lakers saw their 2025-26 campaign come to a disappointing end when the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a dominant four-game sweep in the semifinals of the NBA playoffs. After their 115-110 loss at home, the speculation about Jamesā future immediately kicked off.
As of now, the impending free agent is unsure if he will even play again next season. However, if he does, Los Angeles remains the favorite to retain his services. Yet, there have been various reports about a growing divide between management and the 22-time All-Star as he allegedly feels ātaken for grantedā by the teamās front office.
However, a bigger question is his fit on this team. Doncic and Reaves will be the faces of the franchise long-term, especially if the Lakers ink the latter to a new long-term contract this summer. Their thoughts on Jamesā return will certainly hold value with management. And if it matters a great deal, the four-time MVP will be back in purple and gold next season.
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are seen as pivotal in persuading LeBron James to re-sign with the Lakers.
LeBron James is uncertain about playing next season, but the Lakers are still favored to retain him.
Reports suggest LeBron feels 'taken for granted' by the team's front office, contributing to speculation about his future.

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āA report stating that Los Angeles Lakers stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James donāt get along is not true,ā sources allegedly told Dallas Hoops Journal. āDoncic and James have a positive relationship, and Doncic wants James to re-sign with the Lakers this summer.ā
āAustin Reaves, who will decline his player option for next season, is expected to re-sign with the Lakers this summer,ā the outlet added. āThe undrafted guard has a close relationship with James as well and wants James to continue playing for the Purple and Gold if he doesnāt retire from the NBA.ā
At least when it comes to the Lakersā top two players going forward, they both want the future Hall of Famer back on the team for at least one more season.
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