The Lakers have struggled out of the gate in 2021-22, entering Friday at 16–16. But it doesn't seem like their superstar is hitting the panic button just yet.
The Athletic's Shams Charania reported Wednesday LeBron James "isn't leaving the Lakers," adding the notion is "totally ridiculous." Instead, Los Angeles will look to upgrade its roster around James in the coming months, potentially targeting Sixers point guard Ben Simmons and Pistons forward Jerami Grant.
"I spoke to LeBron's agent, Rich Paul, and he said that talk in itself is totally ridiculous. LeBron isn't leaving the Lakers," Charania said.