This comes as James’ agent Rich Paul put out a series of curious statements related to his top client’s future in Los Angeles and what appears to be hopes for trades. James to remain a Laker remains the most likely option, but the odds have shifted from -700 to -340 at the time of writing.

Dallas has reportedly drawn a line in the sand when it comes to making a potential trade for Lakers star LeBron James.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball as Spencer Dinwiddie #26 of the Dallas Mavericks defends during the fourth quarter at Americ