LeBron James‘ future with the Los Angeles Lakers has been a significant topic of discussion this summer. The arrival of Luka Doncic has shifted the power balance within the halls of the Purple and Gold.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as LeBron James Clarifies Meaning Behind the Hat That Fueled Cavaliers Rumors. Upon further review, it appears the hat LeBron James was wearing while golfing in Cleveland last week doesn't mean he's destined to return to the Cavaliers for a third stint.

LeBron James responded to just about everyone who had something to say about him practicing at the Cleveland Cavaliers' facility earlier this week.

For months, publicly and privately, the Lakers have been signaling their desire to begin the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, even if it meant ending the LeBron James one.

"You just hired Mike Brown, who has been to a Finals with LeBron" - Nick Wright urges Knicks to trade for LeBron James originally appeared on Basketball Network. The New York Knicks hired Mike Brown, who, in his 11 years in the NBA, has coached the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers and most recently, the Sacramento Kings.

LeBron James’s houses are fit for an NBA legend, and with each passing year, he further cements his status as such. As the current oldest player in the league (the Los Angeles Lakers star is preparing for his 23rd NBA season),

Frye finished the 2018 season with the Lakers but returned to the Cavs the next year to finish his career there.

There's been a lot of smoke surrounding a potential trade sending LeBron James to the Cavaliers, and the King himself might be purposefully fueling the fire.