This comes as James’ agent Rich Paul put out a series of curious statements related to his top client’s future in Los Angeles and what appears to be hopes for trades. James to remain a Laker remains the most likely option, but the odds have shifted from -700 to -340 at the time of writing.

James exercised his $52.6 million player option for next season, meaning he'll be on the Lakers' roster unless he's traded elsewhere or the two sides agree to buyout that would make him a free agent and free to sign with another team of his choosing.