If the younger James doesn't earn such a spot this coming season, he may have to do so with another organization. John Hollinger of The Athletic provided a reality check on the guard's contract situation and the possibility that this upcoming season may be his father's last with the Purple and Gold.

LeBron James opted to avoid adding any clarity to what has suddenly become a complicated Lakers outlook. The superstar had a chance to clear up the trade rumors and speculation that’ve made his Los Angeles future murky, but when asked by ESPN on Saturday if he wanted to join their NBA Summer League broadcast, James declined.

LeBron James declined an opportunity to speak about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers on ESPN's Saturday night broadcast of Summer League action in Las Vegas.