According to multiple reports, spearheaded by ESPN, Brook Lopez did have his sights set on signing with the Los Angeles Lakers but pivoted due to the uncertainty of LeBron James’ future with the Lakers.

The Los Angeles Clippers swooped in and secured him for their center room. With him not wanting to be apart of the current LeBron drama in L.A., Lopez passed up being a starter to now being the backup to Ivica Zubac.

This offseason saw Deandre Ayton be bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers and signed by the Lakers, which came days after the Lopez news.

With him getting ready to play in his 23rd NBA season, one of LeBron James’ biggest focuses heading into training camp is getting his knee fully healthy.

LeBron has been recovering from a ligament sprain in his left knee since Game 5 of the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 40-year-old says his knee feels “good,” but he wants to get it to a point where it’s fully healthy.

“I have a lot of time to take care of my injury, my knee, the rest of my body and make sure I’m as close to 100 percent as possible when training camp begins in late September,” James told the AP.

He has publicly stressed the importance of keeping his body in great condition, so that his knee can get to the same point and it doesn’t become a factor for the future Hall of Famer.

Many were wondering if last season was his final season in the association, as people thought Father Time finally caught up to him and he got the chance to play alongside his son Bronny.

However, his family keeps on motivating him to play for another season, as he is showing no signs of slowing down.

“They’re like, ‘Dad, continue on your dream. This is your dream. Continue on your focus. You’ve been here for us this whole time,'” James said. “When you have that type of support … it makes it a lot easier.”

While he has said his time in the NBA is coming to an end, LeBron has never given an official timeline. Plus, according to Dalton Knecht, the two had a conversation where LeBron said he can play another five-to-ten years – if he wanted to.

There is a lot of speculation floating around NBA circles that LeBron won’t retire until he has the chance to play with his other son, Bryce. His youngest son becomes draft eligible in 2026.

When LeBron is able to play ball with all his kids professionally, then many suspect “The King” to retire shortly there afterwards.

According to the Los Angeles Lakers, confirmed by ESPN’s Shams Charania, LeBron James is out for at least the next week or two after suffering a strained groin.

The injury occurred midway through the fourth quarter of their game against the Boston Celtics. After sustaining the injury, James was ruled out for the remainder of the contest.

For Los Angeles fans, LeBron says this injury isn’t as severe as his 2018 groin injury, which cost him multiple weeks of playing time.

LeBron’s Lakers are 40-22 on the season, with them holding the 2nd seed in the West.