Has James lost weight? Training at 4 AM sparks discussion; a well-known James fan firmly believes he won't join the Nuggets.

On July 30, Beijing time, James is preparing for his historically significant 23rd NBA season. After enjoying a well-deserved break, this superstar of the Lakers has returned to the gym, focusing on improving his skills. Recently, James has been frequently updating videos, showing that the soon-to-be 41-year-old forward is undergoing intense off-season training. Today, he started training at 4 AM, and his physique has drawn considerable attention.

Lakers reporter Anthony Irwin shared James' training video, commenting, "It's always hard to tell from these videos, but does LeBron look slimmer here?"

NBA fans quickly joined the discussion, sharing their opinions on whether this 21-time All-Star has undergone any physical changes during this off-season. Many netizens are convinced that LeBron looks noticeably slimmer compared to last season.

One fan remarked, "Yes, he definitely looks more toned."

Another fan said, "A slimmer Luka, plus a slimmer LeBron?"

Last season, LeBron's official weight was 250 pounds. It will be interesting to see if there is a significant drop in his weight during the official measurements before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season.

James recently exercised a player option worth $52.6 million, confirming his return to the Lakers for the upcoming season. According to his agent Rich Paul, James did not request an extension before exercising the option, as revealed to Lakers reporter Dave.

Since James made this decision, trade rumors have been rampant. However, Rich Paul clearly stated that this four-time NBA MVP has not requested a trade from the Lakers' management. James joined the Lakers in 2018 and helped the team win a championship trophy in 2020.

Not long ago, James met with Jokic's agent Raznatovic, sparking speculation that James might join the Nuggets next off-season when he becomes a free agent. Well-known James fan media personality Nick Wright stated, "I can say with certainty that the social media post suggesting James will join the Nuggets next year is 100% wrong. The likelihood of James joining the Nuggets a year from now is zero. This is not my personal opinion; I am very sure of this."

Will James finish the 2025-26 season as a Lakers player? What choice will he make next season? Let’s wait and see.