Despite the rumor mill, however, trade and buyout scenarios were never discussed between James and the Lakers, according to The Athletic, which added that both sides expect that James will report to ...

LeBron James hasn’t had buyout, trade discussions with Lakers, both sides expect that he will be with team for training camp.

"On LeBron James’ side, there is real frustration over the Lakers’ lack of direction since the Russell Westbrook trade," Clutch Points' Anthony Irwin wrote Wednesday.