Read more: Mavericks' Interest in Acquiring LeBron James Receives Major Update During the 2024-25 NBA season with Los Angeles, James played in 70 games. He averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists, 7.8 rebounds, and a steal per game, while shooting 51.3 percent overall and 37.6 percent from three-point range.

Like sharks sensing a presence in the water, Rich Paul's cryptic statement that accompanied LeBron James' decision to opt in to his $52.6 million salary for next season led some teams to call the Los Angeles Lakers about the four-time NBA MVP's availability.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has exercised his player option for the 2025-26 season, meaning he will return for a 23rd NBA campaign. While he bypassed the ability to become a free agent, James does not seem entirely set on returning to Los Angeles for an eighth season.

Duties on imports from dozens of countries would jump if the 90-day pause imposed in April expires July 9 as scheduled.

The White House will begin on Friday unilaterally notifying trade partners of new tariff rates on their exports to the US, Donald Trump has said ahead of his looming July 9 deadline to complete new deals.

The Baltimore Orioles might end up being sellers at the trade deadline, which could lead to a big trade involving Ryan O'Hearn.

The Philadelphia Phillies need to add more help at the trade deadline, which means a current $10 million slugger could be on the move.

After a hot start to the season, the San Francisco Giants have cooled off a bit of late, falling well behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. Even though winning the division might not be realistic anymore this year,