Though talks of LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason have seemingly cooled down, his future is still in question heading into the 2025-26 campaign.

The trade rumors surrounding LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have begun to quiet, but it’s still possible a deal could materialize. At this stage in the offseason, it’ll be difficult for a team to free up the $52 million in salary cap space it would take to add James.

NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line believes LeBron James has “some genuine curiosity” about playing for the Dallas Mavericks. LeBron has a lot of connections with the Mavericks.