One NBA executive told Hoops Wire that he thinks James and the team's front office are "butting heads," citing the fact that the team hasn't officially announced the superstar's decision to opt in (h/t Lakers Daily ).

The rapper and the Los Angeles Lakers superstar were close for over a decade, but it appears things have soured permanently.

Bad Bunny, like many other artists, has name-dropped James multiple times in his songs, and he's also been spotted sitting courtside at Lakers games. He participated in the NBA's celebrity All-Star Game and is an avid basketball fan.

Steph Curry may have spilled the beans. The Warriors star hinted that Golden State is set to sign free-agent Celtics center Al Horford in what would be a big boost to the Western Conference power. “He’s a champion,

Cooper Flagg made his debut with the Dallas Mavericks against Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Summer League action.

Cooper Flagg and Bronny James duked it out in the No. 1 pick's NBA Summer League debut on Thursday night in Las Vegas, combining for 18 points.