Mavericks, LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers
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Ever since LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to agree on a contract extension, it seems like The King's days in Hollywood are numbered. If he demands a trade or agrees to a buyout, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks seem to be the two most realistic landing spots.
The Mavericks are reportedly the betting favorites to land LeBron James if a trade happens, but giving up young talent and flexibility for a 40-year-old star would only hurt their chances of making another championship run.
As it stands, the Mavericks are the betting favorite to land James if he does depart from the Los Angeles Lakers, at least through one book. According to Twitter/X, gambling site Bovada has Dallas in the top spot to secure the NBA Legend, ahead of the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors,