Heat Exec Drops Stunning LeBron James Hint as Lakers Trade Rumors Swirl originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Miami Heat have conducted a successful re-tooling period this offseason in an effort to build a true title contender in the Eastern Conference.

The Mavericks are reportedly the betting favorites to land LeBron James if a trade happens, but giving up young talent and flexibility for a 40-year-old star would only hurt their chances of making another championship run.

It's been about two weeks since the Milwaukee Bucks announced their intentions to waive Damian Lillard. Since his departure from Milwaukee, many teams from across the association have expressed their interest in signing the nine-time All-Star.

LeBron James sat courtside during Saturday's NBA summer league game featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans, another opportunity for his son Bronny James to showcase himself this offseason.