LeBron James shouldn't be leaving the Los Angeles Lakers despite the noise that surrounds the superstar and the iconic franchise. He has a no-trade clause, so he'd have to dictate where he wants to go, and it'd be hard to convince a team to give up significant assets for a soon-to-be 41-year-old.

Reports that Maverick Carter and LeBron James have secured funding for their international basketball league have the NBA concerned.

In fact, "there were whispers in league circles about LeBron James having eyes for Dallas," Hollinger reports. But the four-time NBA MVP was not willing to pass on $52.6 million with the Lakers for a non-taxpayer mid-level exception to sign.