NBA insider Marc Stein provided an update on James' situation, stating the New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors would also be suitors if, for some reason, James were bought out.

LeBron James heading to Texas to finish his career with the Dallas Mavericks remains a possibility. The LA Lakers superstar has been heavily linked with the Purple and Gold's conference rivals since he opted into his $52.6 million player option. The rumors have died down over the past few weeks, with James widely predicted to stay put in LA.

The Mavericks said there is only one way they would be interested in LeBron James if he wanted to leave the Lakers.