According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, there is another complicating factor. He was asked on "Get Up" if there is a market for James, and he said that there isn't.

LeBron James opted into the $52.6 million player option in his contract to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers next season, agent Rich Paul announced.

With a relatively pedestrian free agency class this offseason, speculation and rumors about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continue to dominate the headlines in the NBA.

With their need for a center and two superstars on different timelines, the Lakers are getting lots of attention — and understandably so.

Free agent forward Jake LaRavia has agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. LaRavia had a strong finish after joining the Sacramento Kings last season.

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Jake LaRavia, a Pasadena, CA native who has a connection to shooting guard Austin Reaves.

The Lakers have made their first free agent signing of the offseason. Los Angeles has reportedly agreed to terms with Jake LaRavia, as first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. The contract is a two-year $12 million deal.