LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers is uncertain, sparking debate during the NBA offseason. An NBA executive suggests James made a mistake by not returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers, believing a team with Mitchell,

The chatter around LBJ leaving L.A has become more than a whisper. And now, the odds that he joins another franchise soon are shortening. See the latest.

Michael Jordan is arguably the greatest player to ever lace them up, and if there's a close second or someone who might be better, it's only Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. The Chicago Bulls have faced some tough times since Jordan's departure, but they remain a proud organization, largely due to the legacy he established.

James was reportedly asked by ESPN if he wanted to share thoughts on picking up his $52.6 million player option and speculation surrounding a supposed strained relationship with ownership, but he declined. "I ain't got nothing to talk about," ESPN's Dave McMenamin said James told him off camera.

Heat Exec Drops Stunning LeBron James Hint as Lakers Trade Rumors Swirl originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Miami Heat have conducted a successful re-tooling period this offseason in an effort to build a true title contender in the Eastern Conference.