The Los Angeles Lakers have been expecting to have superstar forward LeBron James back on the team for the 2025-26 NBA season. However, there have been some rumblings about him considering retirement.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht envisions himself playing alongside LeBron James for several more years.

Trade rumors swirled around Knecht midseason. He was nearly involved in a deal to the Charlotte Hornets for rookie center Mark Williams, alongside Cam Reddish and a 2031 first-round pick, though the trade fell through due to Williams failing a physical.