Getty Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks for a pass while being defended by Sacramento Kings guard Daeqwon Plowden (29) during the second half of NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. The Los Angeles Lakers are projected to select the Houston Cougars’ Chris Cenac Jr. with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, likely marking their first offseason without LeBron James. Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman