While NBA superstar LeBron James picked up his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season, it did not guarantee that he would remain in L.A. How the Lakers would handle player acquisition via the draft and free agency led to speculation over whether James could be traded.

Recent updates on the LeBron James trade suggest that the Lakers have specific preferences regarding trade packages. With these factors impacting negotiations with teams, we explore a trade idea with the Miami Heat.

Mavericks Named Favorites to Land LeBron James After Coaching News originally appeared on Athlon Sports.