LeBron James Four-Team Call List On Blockbuster Trade from Lakers Shockingly Includes Mavs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. DALLAS - We are under no grand illusions here. But maybe the media is. Or, heck, maybe it's the Dallas Mavericks themselves who are.

"I only have one father, Drederick Irving," Kyrie said while pointing to his dad. "I'm glad we got to recreate that meme, bro. 'Cause that question was crazy. When somebody asked me if LeBron was like a father figure to me ... that was a crazy a** question.

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.

With all the trade rumors floating around social media, NBA insider Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson took to social media to share the four potential trade destinations he's heard for the four-time NBA champions: "Mavs, Warriors, Cavs, Clippers," wrote Robinson.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic loves playing alongside LeBron James, his agent confirmed amid recent speculation.

For Flagg's WNBA Mount Rushmore, he listed Candace Parker, Brittney Griner, A'ja Wilson, and Caitlin Clark. Wilson and Clark are well on their way, but it's still too early in their careers to put them in the Mount Rushmore, especially ahead of players like Diana Taurasi. Tamika Catchings, Lisa Leslie, etc.

Lakers guard Bronny James revealed what he expects from himself as Los Angeles looks to take on Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.

LeBron James rejected not one but two NFL contracts during the 2011 NBA lockout as the Los Angeles Lakers star has been linked with a stunning switch. James joined the Lakers following his second spell with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has spent five seasons with the California-based franchise, winning one NBA championship with the team.