Despite LeBron James picking up his $52.6 million player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for next season, there's never been more speculation surrounding his status with the team. That's in part because no new contract was negotiated this summer to keep him there past this upcoming season,

New Trade Idea Sends LeBron James To Mavericks In Monster Lakers Deal originally appeared on Fadeaway World.

After weeks of social media buzz, trade machine scenarios and endless debate among Mavericks fans, the LeBron James to Dallas saga appears to have reached its natural conclusion with new reporting that clarifies exactly where both sides stand.