If you thought the LA Lakers pulling off a trade for Davis-Doncic was the craziest move of the season, buckle up—The NBA rumor mill just kicked into overdrive. Now this Davis-Doncic trade surely caught everyone, including LeBron James, by surprise. As per reports, James got to know about it after the Knicks game when he was out at a family dinner. But there is now a rumor that might leave fans scratching their heads about what’s happening in the Lakers camp.

In a twist that could rewrite basketball history, whispers are growing louder that LeBron James might be headed to the Golden State Warriors, as per ‘Legion Hoops’, who reported it. So he could join forces with none other than USA teammate Stephen Curry. Yes, the same Steph Curry who once stood as his greatest rival; The same Warriors dynasty that James battled for years.

Now, according to Heat insider Ira Winderman on X, the Lakers could potentially frame this as a “So LeBron now to Warriors? (Instead of Jimmy?) Lakers can cast it as giving LeBron a chance for one last shot alongside Steph.”

However, as of now, these are just rumors. Fans will have to wait for official reports.

But how did we even get here? James, often believed to be the mastermind behind every roster decision in LA, was reportedly blindsided by the Lakers’ acquisition of Doncic. The deal sends Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Doncic. After Saturday’s win against the Knicks, the four-time MVP was informed of the move—meaning, for once, the franchise acted without his blessing. That, coupled with growing tension in the locker room, is fueling speculation that the King could be looking for a new throne.

Such a unilateral move suggests a shift in the Lakers’ operational paradigm, possibly indicating a desire to transition towards a new era centered around Doncic. “I think this summer, they’re (Warriors) going to be trading for LeBron James,” Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor said on Jan. 7.

The prospect of these two generational talents uniting is tantalizing. The Warriors, currently navigating a middling season, could view James as the catalyst to rejuvenate their championship aspirations. For James, aligning with Curry offers a unique opportunity to chase another title alongside a kindred basketball savant.

However, the feasibility of this union is fraught with complexities. James’ contract, valued at $104 million over two years with a player option for the 2025-26 season, poses significant salary cap challenges.

As for the Lakers, their trip to New York on Saturday to play the Knicks ended with a W 128-112 despite missing Davis. James was the star of the show, totaling a triple-double with 33 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds. But his post-game comments about his retirement added another riff to the story.

What is LeBron James’ plan for retirement?

Father Time might be undefeated, but LeBron James is putting up one hell of a fight. At 39 years old, he is still playing at an elite level. However, the reality is that retirement is creeping closer—one day he will have to make the final call.

Saturday’s game at MSG was another reminder that every matchup against the Knicks could be LeBron’s last in The Mecca. Since moving to the Western Conference, he only gets one shot per season to put on a show under the bright lights of NYC. After leading the Lakers to a win, James sat down with ESPN’s Lisa Salters and even he seemed a little surprised at how dominant he still is.

“Man above has given me some great gifts. I’m trying to take full advantage of it. I’ve put all the work, all the dedication into the game, and it’s given me so much. So, I’ve no idea how I’m still doing this at this level,” he admitted.

When asked if this was his final MSG appearance, he gave a classic LeBron answer—just enough to keep the speculation alive.

“Possibly,” he said. “We’ll see.”

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