As an analyst, Charles Barkley has always been the one to speak the truth without hesitation, never worrying about the backlash or whose feelings might get hurt. He showed that same unapologetic style while talking about the Los Angeles Lakers, pointing out how the team hasn't been successful in the past few years.

Brett Siegel, another insider, gave some more details on the Warriors' interest in James. He reported that after they tried to trade for him just prior to the 2023-24 trade deadline, they checked in on the superstar when this offseason started and again after James picked up his player option on June 30.

However, Yahoo Sports’ Tom Haberstroh has a strong feeling that the end is near for James in Los Angeles, citing that the Lakers could swap the four-time NBA champion for a 6-foot-1 Eastern Conference All-Star.