Lakers Rumors: No Indication LeBron James Wants to Leave LA amid Trade Buzz

That doesn't mean he's looking for one of his own, even though he may be ramping up the pressure on the LA Lakers to make a move.

Windhorst doesn't think James will try to force a trade if the Lakers don't make a significant move.

Windhorst said that someone who has no intention of leaving the Lakers extended his contract. His goal is to make the Lakers uneasy. He won't walk on them. The Lakers are aware of that.

After making one of the more disastrous trades in the history of the NBA, they are being very cautious about making a second trade that would really hurt them.

In an interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic, James said that he wants the roster to improve.

"Y'all know what's going on," James said. I don't need to say anything.

His patience isn't waning, he said in an attempt to clarify his comments.

LeBron James @KingJames

Upmost respect and calmness cause that's the mood I'm in! Your welcome! 5 game winning streak. 😉👑

James has been in the public eye for 25 years, but he has been in the NBA for 20 years. If he was calculated with his words, he would be nothing.

This appears to be a clear attempt at sending a message while retaining plausible deniability.

James wants a better team with Anthony Davis. The team is stuck in a state of limbo because the front office can't improve the roster unless they attach future first-round picks to his contract.

While he doesn't want to leave Los Angeles, he isn't playing the game to get a play-in spot.