It is not impossible for the Lakers to trade James! Since getting Doncic, the two sides have gradually parted ways

On July 4, the NBA entered the offseason. Regarding the situation of the Lakers and James, the famous reporter Brian Windhorst gave an analysis when he was a guest on a radio show. He said that it is not impossible for the Lakers to trade James, and also pointed out that since Doncic arrived, James and the Lakers have been on the road of parting ways.

James has previously decided to implement the player option for next season. He will play in his 21st season and his 8th season with the Lakers. However, due to the Lakers' change of management, James and the Lakers' current situation is very embarrassing. James' agent Ritchie Paul said bluntly: "I hope the Lakers can consider James' feelings at the same time." For this reason, there are many speculations about James' retirement or seeking a deal.

When talking about James' situation, famous reporter Brian Windhorst said: "The prelude to James' departure from the Lakers has been opened. Now, this departure may be a retirement or another way. But another way (the Lakers trade James) is possible. Four days ago, when James chose the option to execute a contract, I would say that he could not be traded. I thought so at the time. But after the last three or four days of conversation, I will not say that again. I am not sounding the alarm and asking everyone to go to the trading simulation website, but my position has changed. I am not saying that this is very likely, but I cannot responsibly say that James is traded at all."

Then Brian Windhorst talked about James' retirement: "It's hard to say at the moment. But one thing I can be sure is that although things may change, James' time with the Lakers seems to be about to end. They are gradually parting ways. You can even say that this trend has begun from the moment the Lakers traded Doncic. In fact, James was not involved in the deal. He was not against the deal, he was just shocked because the Lakers traded Davis. But James was not involved in that decision-making process. I know some people believe that he is the general manager and you can't convince them, so I won't try it. But this deal is indeed going away from James-centric."

How do you think the Lakers and James will end their cooperation?