Overview

• Barkley said on the BetMGM Network that LeBron James "is going to have to move on at some point," citing a lack of recent team success.
• He argued the franchise has not been successful in roughly four years despite James' strong numbers.
• Los Angeles reshaped its direction in February by trading Anthony Davis to Dallas for Luka Dončić, then added DeAndre Ayton this offseason.
• James remains under contract after exercising his player option, while the NBA's CBA and his $52.63 million salary make an immediate trade difficult.
• Offseason chatter has continued, including reports of James being linked in speculation to other teams and an alleged conversation with Nikola Jokić’s agent.