A new report suggests the Lakers could top that with an even bigger trade, naming the Mavericks as a potential destination if LeBron James hits the trade block. James chose to opt

NBA news hit the internet on Sunday, when ESPN’s Shams Charania reported LeBron James will opt into the final year of his contract.

James’s agent, Rich Paul, released a statement along with the announcement from ESPN’s Shams Charania that made it clear his client “wants to compete for a championship” and that he understands that the Lakers are “preparing for the future.”