NBA season gears up for takeoff, rumors suggesting that LeBron James could leave the Los Angeles Lakers also seem to be heating up. The four-time NBA champion has been with the Lakers since 2018, after he jumped ship to join Rob Pelinka’s camp from the Cleveland Cavaliers.

One Lakers beat writer gave a relatively simple reason why there seems to be tension between the team and LeBron James' camp.

Heat Exec Drops Stunning LeBron James Hint as Lakers Trade Rumors Swirl originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Miami Heat have conducted a successful re-tooling period this offseason in an effort to build a true title contender in the Eastern Conference.