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LeBron James responded to ESPN reporting about the Buss family dynamics and an allegedly strained relationship with Jeanie Buss, saying he\u2019s not bothered by articles or outside narratives. Speaking after the Lakers\u2019 112-104 loss to the LA Clippers<\/strong>, the 41-year-old said, \u201cI don\u2019t care how somebody feels about me.\u201d<\/p>\n

James framed his Lakers tenure around a single goal: \u201crestoring excellence,\u201d citing the 2020 championship as proof of what he set out to accomplish. He also said he hadn\u2019t spoken with Buss since the story ran and noted he hasn\u2019t typically had frequent one-on-one phone relationships with team owners.<\/p>\n

The report described tension tied to the Russell Westbrook trade fallout and even past private considerations about not extending or potentially trading James; Buss later issued a statement to The Athletic pushing back on the idea he wasn\u2019t appreciated. With the Feb. 5 trade deadline two weeks away, James \u2014 who has a no-trade clause \u2014 was asked about his status and replied: \u201cI\u2019m good.\u201d<\/p>\n

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