An internal rift between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers was rooted in the franchise’s unsuccessful Russell Westbrook experiment, the New York Post reported on July 2, 2026.
The outlet wrote that the strained relationship developed after the Westbrook saga failed to deliver the desired results, leaving lingering tension between the four-time NBA champion and the organization.
No further details about the dispute or its current status were disclosed in the report.
Source: New York Post
