D espite LeBron James picking up his $52.6 million player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for next season, there's never been more speculation surrounding his status with the team. That's in part because no new contract was negotiated this summer to keep him there past this upcoming season,

New Trade Idea Sends LeBron James To Mavericks In Monster Lakers Deal originally appeared on Fadeaway World.

Even though things have been quiet on the LeBron James front since the vague comments from his agent about evaluating what's in the future Hall of Famer's best interest, he could be keeping an eye on the Dallas Mavericks.