LeBron James Trade Rumors Gain Traction With Fourth of July Post originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It was a typical summer afternoon in Cleveland, Ohio, except for one unexpected visitor.

If LeBron James could convince the Los Angeles Lakers to buy him out, the Dallas Mavericks would be interested in adding him.

LeBron James’ future remains one of the biggest talking points of the NBA offseason as the Los Angeles Lakers continue to prepare for next season. The four-time MVP has spent seven years in LA, the longest consecutive stretch with any team and many had thought he would retire as a Laker,