James opted into his contract but is reportedly watching the Lakers' offseason moves closely. Will the NBA's biggest star demand a trade?

At least for now, the relationship between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers may not be in an ideal place after he picked up his player option, according to The Athletic's Sam Amick.

Amid speculation of him being traded from the LA Lakers, a mock trade has surfaced where the Dallas Mavericks land LeBron James.