Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Lakers should let LeBron James walk when he becomes a free agent this summer because he’s hurting the team’s chances of building a title-contending team.

James showed visible fatigue carrying a shorthanded roster even if his statline is still mostly impressive.

Parting with James would help the Lakers build a younger roster, compensate Austin Reaves and embrace the sustained success model the Dodgers ownership group prioritizes.

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