"Please trade him, we tired of him" - Lakers fans turn on LeBron James after insider expresses concern about his team involvement

Lakers fans turn on LeBron James after insider exposes shocking details about his team involvement. (Photo: IMAGN)
"Please trade him, we tired of him" - Lakers fans turn on LeBron James after insider expresses concern about his team involvement

LA Lakers fans took aim at LeBron James after NBA insider Jovan Buha shared a report detailing the four-time champion's engagement with the team amid his recovery from sciatica.

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According to The Athletic's Buha, the atmosphere within the Lakers is far from perfect, especially around "The King." Buha said he was concerned that the 40-year-old superstar wasn't as engaged with the team during the huddle in the first game of the season.

"The vibes with that situation have not been the best, I’ll say," Buha said, according to Lakers Daily. "So, again, I don’t really wanna go too much down that road, but yeah, I mean, I thought there were times just looking at the huddle or looking at the bench that he wasn’t as engaged as he typically is when he’s out."
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LA Lakers fans reacted to Buha's remarks. Some urged the franchise to trade James, who is on an expiring contract.

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The LA Lakers gave Luka Doncic a three-year, $165 million extension in the offseason, effectively making him the face of the franchise going forward. LeBron James, on the other hand, opted into his player option worth $52.6 million. He's set to return from injury around mid-November.


LeBron James helpful after Lakers' loss

Despite the reported vibes around the LA Lakers, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported that LeBron James was very helpful after the season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors. Lakers coach JJ Redick told reporters after Wednesday's practice that James guided his teammates on breaking down the film from opening night.

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"I told them him asking questions, him giving his input, us having a back-and-forth is so healthy," Redick said. "I would like to have dialogue and back-and-forth and questions every single time we do film and teach. You got a question, speak up. If you want to make a point, speak up. It was good."

The Lakers will look to bounce back in Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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