LeBron James opting into his player contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, followed by a statement released by his agent, has fueled trade and buyout rumors for the last week. He wants the best possible chance to compete for a championship, and even though the Lakers now have Luka Doncic, the rest of the roster is discombobulated, at best.

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.

James opted into his contract but is reportedly watching the Lakers' offseason moves closely. Will the NBA's biggest star demand a trade?

Brian Windhorst said on ESPN Cleveland that the superstar and the Lakers are "beginning to move apart" and that this is the beginning of the end of his time with the franchise (h/t Lakers Daily ).

The New York Knicks are hiring Mike Brown as their next head coach. The 55-year-old has been part of the NBA coaching scene since he started as an assistant with the Washington Wizards in 1997. A significant portion of Brown’s coaching career has been spent alongside LeBron James.

Superstar athletes Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James took to social media Thursday to pay their respects to Liverpool soccer star Diogo Jota following his death.

Tragedy struck the soccer world today as Liverpool F.C. star striker Diogo Jota lost his life in a car accident today. Hours ago, multiple outlets reported that Jota and his brother Andre were killed in a crash in Spain.