Reports reveal that the Lakers and LeBron James are ready to part ways! Is his departure inevitable? At least three teams are interested in signing him.

On February 3rd, Beijing time, according to well-known journalist Fischer, the Lakers are set to go their separate ways with LeBron James, who is also prepared to exit the team. This is almost the general consensus in Los Angeles about what will transpire this upcoming summer.

Up to now this season, James has appeared in 31 games for the Lakers, posting averages of 21.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.6 assists, with a field goal percentage of 50.5% and a three-point shooting rate of 32.9%. This season is a contract year for James, with a salary of $52.62 million, and he will become a free agent after the season ends. Although Pelinka has expressed hopes that James will retire with the Lakers, multiple reporters have revealed that the partnership between James and the Lakers is coming to an end. Earlier, reporter Shams also released similar reports.

Where might James go after leaving the Lakers? Previously, Lakers Daily reported that the Warriors, Mavericks, and Cavaliers are all interested in signing James during the offseason. This marks the first time since 2018 that James will be an unrestricted free agent.

It is worth noting that during the offseason, James is unlikely to receive a salary at the same level as before, mainly because he is currently the oldest active player in the league and will turn 42 next season.

The Warriors, Mavericks, and Cavaliers would all be highly competitive potential destinations. After all, James shares a close friendship with Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, as well as strong ties with Mavericks stars Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving; meanwhile, the Cavaliers are James’s hometown team, where he has played twice and led the team to defeat the 73-win, 9-loss Warriors in 2016, bringing Cleveland its only NBA championship in history.

As the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, sources reveal that James has not yet decided whether to retire after this season or continue playing. He will discuss with his family and agent Rich Paul before making a final decision. According to insiders, his physical recovery after this season will be a crucial factor in determining his future path.