Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to "Yes" if LeBron James is officially traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to another NBA team before the opening day of the 2025-2026 NBA season, scheduled for October 21, 2025 (vividseats.com). Official confirmation must come from reputable sources such as the NBA's official website or major sports news outlets. If no such trade occurs by that date, the market will resolve to "No".

Background

LeBron James has exercised his $52.6 million player option to remain with the Lakers for the 2025-2026 season (dknetwork.draftkings.com). Despite this commitment, his agent, Rich Paul, has indicated that James desires to compete for another championship and will assess the team's offseason moves to determine their competitiveness (as.com). In the previous season, the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic, signaling a focus on both immediate success and future planning (as.com).

Considerations

James holds a no-trade clause, meaning any potential trade would require his approval (sportskeeda.com). While there have been past trade rumors involving teams like the Golden State Warriors, these discussions did not progress significantly (cbssports.com). The Lakers' recent acquisition of Luka Doncic and their ongoing roster adjustments may influence James's decision regarding his future with the team.