Lakers need LeBron James, and he needs them. It’s time to get deal done

Melissa Rohlin NBA Lakers need LeBron James, and he needs them. It’s time to get deal done By Melissa Rohlin Published June 27, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Let’s be real. The Lakers need LeBron James. And he needs them. Why is this taking so long? Luka Doncic (77) will be back next season with the Lakers, but LeBron James’ future remains up in the air. Getty Images There’s no better free agent on the market than James, who pretty much single-handedly carried the Lakers past the Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. Of all the stars on the team, it was the 41-year-old whose body was healthy come playoff time.

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