Amid serious speculation about LeBron James' future in Los Angeles, there is now an update about what's coming next.

The Los Angeles Lakers will play their Las Vegas Summer League finale on Friday against the Denver Nuggets at 7 p.m. PT

Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (right) handles the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

NBA rumors reveal Bradley Beal showed little interest in the Los Angeles Lakers before signing with the Clippers after Phoenix Suns buyout.

In fairness, the Lakers have made a couple of moves to help address that this summer by drafting Adou Thiero with the 36th overall pick. He projects as a very good perimeter defender. They also signed Jake LaRavia, who has made it very clear that the defensive side of the ball is where he plans on making his mark with the purple and gold.

LeBron James can only return to the Cleveland Cavaliers if the NBA icon gets bought out by the Los Angeles Lakers before training camp. NBA insiders Dan Woike and Joe Vardon of The Athletic have the details.

Since acquiring Luka Doncic earlier this year, the Los Angeles Lakers clarified that they consider him the face of the franchise.