LeBron James on if he wants to remain with Lakers: ‘I’m good’

Two weeks before the trade deadline, LeBron James was asked the obvious question.

Does he still want to be with the Lakers through the end of the season? Would he ever consider waiving his no-trade clause?

His answer was short. Direct. Very LeBron.

“I’m good,” he said after Thursday’s road loss to the Clippers, before repeating himself and ending the media session.

That pretty much says it all.

This came in the wake of a recent ESPN report detailing tension between James and Lakers governor Jeanie Buss, dating back to roster decisions, the Russell Westbrook fallout, and broader organizational dynamics.

James was not interested in litigating any of it.

“I don’t really care about the reports,” James said, via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “I don’t care about stories. I don’t care how somebody feels about me.”

Instead, he framed his Lakers tenure around one core goal: Restoring relevance. Restoring credibility. Restoring banners.

“When I came here, my whole mindset was about restoring excellence,” he said. “I was able to do that… bringing the championship here.”

At 41, LeBron made it clear he is not in the business of feeding narratives, settling old scores, or managing optics.

He believes his work speaks for itself. The 2020 title. The sustained playoff relevance. The weight of carrying the Lakers brand.

Trade rumors can swirl. Power struggles can be dissected. Family drama can make headlines.

LeBron’s stance remains simple.

He’s good.