More trade buzz has been coming up by the day. There have been a lot of connections between James and a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite all of the trade speculation, there are hurdles to overcome in order for a trade to make sense. A new report has come out regarding the situation between James and the Lakers.

LeBron James opting into his player contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, followed by a statement released by his agent, has fueled trade and buyout rumors for the last week. He wants the best possible chance to compete for a championship, and even though the Lakers now have Luka Doncic, the rest of the roster is discombobulated, at best.

LeBron James’ future remains one of the biggest talking points of the NBA offseason as the Los Angeles Lakers continue to prepare for next season. The four-time MVP has spent seven years in LA, the longest consecutive stretch with any team and many had thought he would retire as a Laker,