Windhorst added that James's agent Rich Paul said that the team and fellow Lakers star Luka Doncic were both informed that this would be the move. However, the rest of the league was not as keyed in.

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Thankfully, another ESPN insider, Brian Windhorst, one who's been clued in to all things LeBron James for decades, has thrown some stark—and perhaps much-needed—reality regarding the situation.

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