Myles Garrett discusses friendship with LeBron James after Rams trade
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:33 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Myles Garrett, recently traded to the Rams, spoke about his friendship with Lakers star LeBron James during his introduction. Garrett, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, reflected on the positive impact James has had on his career. As Garrett transitions to playing for the Rams, he expressed hope that James will remain with the Lakers for at least another season. James, set to become a free agent, is coming off a strong performance in the playoffs, leading to speculation about his future.
- •Myles Garrett traded to the Rams from the Browns.
- •Garrett praised LeBron James as a positive influence.
- •James is a free agent and may stay with the Lakers.
- •Garrett hopes James continues to play for a few more years.
- •James had strong playoff performances this season.
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers fans might not fully agree with Myles Garrett’s LeBron James stance
- 6:43 AMYahoo Sports — Rams star Myles Garrett addresses LeBron James’ future with the LA Lakers
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — New Rams DE Myles Garrett talks about his friendship with LeBron James
"Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett has already been pulled into the wider LA sports conversation, including the uncertain future of Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James. Garrett arrived in Los Angeles after a blockbuster trade from the Cleveland Browns, instantly giving the Rams another superstar name in a city full of them.
"Los Angeles Rams’ newest defensive star, Myles Garrett, recently chimed in on LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers, as the latter’s NBA future is up in the air this offseason as an unrestricted free agent. Garrett said he hopes…
"The Rams have loaded up by trading for NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, a friend of Lakers superstar LeBron James.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 12:33 PMLakers fans might not fully agree with Myles Garrett’s LeBron James stance
Los Angeles Rams’ newest defensive star, Myles Garrett, recently chimed in on LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers, as the latter’s NBA future is up in the air this offseason as an unrestricted free agent. Garrett said he hopes…
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 6:43 AMRams star Myles Garrett addresses LeBron James’ future with the LA Lakers
Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett has already been pulled into the wider LA sports conversation, including the uncertain future of Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James. Garrett arrived in Los Angeles after a blockbuster trade from the Cleveland Browns, instantly giving the Rams another superstar name in a city full of them.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 4:22 AMNew Rams DE Myles Garrett talks about his friendship with LeBron James
The Rams have loaded up by trading for NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, a friend of Lakers superstar LeBron James.
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