Given that the Mavericks employ several of James' former teammates -- including Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell -- are led by coach Jason Kidd, who was on L.A.'s staff the year James...

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the year ahead could be pivotal in helping James decide what he wants to do next offseason.

Despite no confirmed discussions of a buyout or trade, Simmons' comments add fuel to the rumor mill, especially as the Heat remain a plausible destination due to salary cap considerations and draft a...