​According to NBA insider Ric Bucher on his show “On The Ball With Ric Bucher,” the Lakers have been planning for life after LeBron since they acquired Luka Dončić in 2025. “I had to smile when it was reported that LeBron told the Lakers he didn’t intend to play for them next year. As if the Lakers weren’t planning for that possibility,” Bucher commented on the program. “But credit to the Lakers for letting LeBron present it that way and preserving some dignity as he exits.” New York Post This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: “I had to smile when it was reported that LeBron …