Report: LeBron James Will Remain With Lakers After Anthony Davis-Luka Doncic Trade

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, LeBron James will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers after the Anthony Davis–Luka Doncic trade. 

The Lakers traded Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Doncic. 

LeBron has a no-trade clause in his contract. 

Sources: LeBron James intends to remain a member of the Lakers past the Feb. 6 trade deadline, and the relationships behind the blockbuster Luka-AD deal. #haynesbriefs https://t.co/X7H7eQE347 pic.twitter.com/uMTEMUYbDX

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 2, 2025

The Lakers are 28-19 on the season. They are in fifth place in the Western Conference standings under first-year head coach JJ Redick. 

The oldest player in the NBA, LeBron (40) is averaging 24.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 9.1 assists this season while shooting 51.3% from the field, 37.9% from beyond the arc and 76.7% from the free-throw line. 

Davis and LeBron have the same agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. Doncic, LeBron and Davis were all stunned by the trade and had no idea it was in the works. 

LeBron and Davis helped the Lakers win the 2020 championship at the Walt Disney World bubble against the Miami Heat. 

The Mavericks now have Davis, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, while the Lakers have LeBron, Doncic and Austin Reaves. 

“We are thankful for Luka and grateful for his efforts during his time with us,” Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison said. “He helped build this team and was an integral part of the success we’ve seen throughout the years, including our recent NBA Finals run, along with Maxi and Markieff who are veteran voices equally valued across this team.

“This is a new chapter, and we are excited to welcome Anthony and Max Christie to the fold. AD is an experienced veteran, who can play both ends of the floor while helping elevate us defensively. He knows first-hand what it takes to win, and I know he’s motivated to be a part of what we’re building in Dallas.”

Doncic is only 25. He’s already established himself as one of the greatest players of all time. Luka has career averages of 28.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists. He is third in NBA history in points per game.