Recently, a league scout was interviewed by US media Hoops Wire and talked about the rumors that the Lakers might trade James.
He said: "Please stop this nonsense. The Lakers' chances of trading James are zero, and even if he applies for a deal, it will not happen, which is even lower than zero. This will never happen, never.
"James' contribution to the team's profit is too great even if he performs poorly or is out of the game due to injury. This is first and foremost a business, never forget this. (If you trade him) The Lakers will not be able to make up for the income he brings in five years. ”