LeBron James publicly refuted claims of a rift with teammate Anthony Davis following a shocking trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The trade, which few anticipated, included a significant return for Dallas, with Davis at its center, along with Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick heading to the Mavericks. CBS Sports' Bill Reiter suggested James had been frustrated with Davis before the trade, a narrative quickly denied by James via social media, declaring the claims false. The Utah Jazz were also involved in the transaction, acquiring Jalen Hood-Schifino and picks from the Lakers and Mavericks, adding further complexity to an already dramatic swap.