The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the NBA's most stunning trades, acquiring Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks this past season, signaling a significant shift away from LeBron James as their centerpiece star.

LeBron James opted into the final year of his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers over the weekend, and a statement put out by his agent, Rich Paul, made it seem like they could look for a new destination if the Lakers didn't upgrade the team in a significant way.

LeBron James' decision to stay with the Lakers hasn't stopped speculation, with a potential Mavericks trade reuniting him with Anthony Davis. Dallas could acquire James by offering role players and a future pick,