LeBron James became the only player in the NBA with a no-trade clause on Wednesday when the Phoenix Suns bought out Bradley Beal's contract.

"LeBron is not a good defender" - Serge Ibaka boldly claimed LeBron James can’t guard Kevin Durant in 2012 originally appeared on Basketball Network. Serge Ibaka established himself in Oklahoma City not only as a dominant interior presence but also as a fiercely loyal teammate — a role he fully embraced during the 2012 NBA Finals.

While NBA superstar LeBron James picked up his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season, it did not guarantee that he would remain in L.A. How the Lakers would handle player acquisition via the draft and free agency led to speculation over whether James could be traded.