Despite LeBron James picking up his $52.6 million player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for next season, there's never been more speculation surrounding his status with the team. That's in part because no new contract was negotiated this summer to keep him there past this upcoming season,

NBA insider Marc Stein believes "at least three teams" would need to be involved in order for the Los Angeles Lakers to facilitate a potential LeBron James trade.

While a lot of things depend on how this season plays out, there is a lot of talk around the league about LeBron's future.