One of the oddest ideas that circulated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers following the rumors of disgruntlement was one of the all-time great being involved in a buyout. That is not going to happen. Dan Woike and Joe Vardon of The Athletic were adamant about that point.
The pair wrote, "Team and league sources said no discussions about a buyout have occurred between the Lakers and James, the option merely being a pathway discussed by rival teams as they survey the situation."
The Athletic duo noted that there was 'no real reason' for the Lakers to pursue a buyout with James.