NBA insider Chris Haynes suggested the fallout between LeBron James and Lakers governor Jeanie Buss may not be over, raising speculation about the superstar’s future in Los Angeles.
The fallout from ESPN's report detailing an alleged rift between Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss and LeBron James may not be over, and NBA insider Chris Haynes suggested the timing of the story could be significant.
LeBron James
LeBron James
LeBron James
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PTS: 22.48 (57.07%)
REB: 6
AS: 6.96
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Speaking on Wednesday on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Haynes questioned why the report surfaced when it did.
"I just question, 'Why now?'" he said. "And if it’s 'why now,' usually when things like this start to trickle out, something’s about to go down. I don’t know what that is, but that’s usually how this works."
The comments added another layer of intrigue to an already complicated situation involving Lakers ownership, long-term planning, and James' uncertain future in Los Angeles.
The ESPN story painted a picture of Buss quietly growing frustrated with James over time.
James, who led the Lakers to the 2020 NBA championship, is now in his eighth season with the team during the 2025-26 campaign. He is currently averaging 22.5 points, 7.0 assists, and 6.0 rebounds across 25 games.
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