“James' status with the Lakers is the most closely monitored situation in the NBA. Even though he opted into his $52.6 million salary for next season, the decision came with a statement from his agent, Rich Paul, to ESPN's Shams Charania about evaluating what's best for the four-time NBA MVP,” Wells said on Thursday.

If you're looking for any hints regarding James' future, don't look to his son and Lakers teammate Bronny James, who claims he doesn't know anything about his dad's next moves. The rising sophomore was asked about the rumors,

Bronny James sounds prepared to spend a long, hot summer ducking rumors, pleading ignorance on innuendo and concentrating on the work necessary to become a contributor during his second NBA season wit