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07:57 AM ET 10.30 | Privately, LeBron James' circle had been telling people that they don't just expect him to leave in the summer of 2010, but in the words of one James associate to a high-ranking league official: He's gone. With the Knicks, there are two teams a source familiar with James' thinking says intrigue him: The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks.

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October 30, 2008  08:07 AM ET

Lebron James will sign with the Seattle Sonics in 2010.

October 30, 2008  08:14 AM ET

Unless he takes less money, he won't sign in LA. Put him along side Kobe, Bynum, Farmar and Pau and the Lakers would be REALLY tough to beat.

October 30, 2008  08:16 AM ET

Bynum won't be there if Lebron is there.. of course, they won't need Bynum if Lebron is there.

October 30, 2008  08:18 AM ET

Lebron has been wanting to play for Cuban. He knows that Cuban will cater to him and give him the best supporting cast money can buy. They are both hungry for a championship and for Cuban, money is not an obstacle. Lebron also loves the Cowboys and to play as a Mavs All-star in 2010 is going to be awesome. This is no surprise because even Kobe and Shaq wanted to play for the Mavs. Shaq wanted to get traded to the Mavs 4 years ago and Kobe wanted to get traded there last year.

October 30, 2008  08:20 AM ET

LeBron has a lot of growing up to do. It is sad that he has surrounded himself with cloying toadies and parasites.

October 30, 2008  08:22 AM ET

The Truth.. thanks for that.. can you actually comment on the article or add something (of substance) to the discussion? Thanks again

October 30, 2008  08:26 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

Lebron has been wanting to play for Cuban. He knows that Cuban will cater to him and give him the best supporting cast money can buy. They are both hungry for a championship and for Cuban, money is not an obstacle. Lebron also loves the Cowboys and to play as a Mavs All-star in 2010 is going to be awesome. This is no surprise because even Kobe and Shaq wanted to play for the Mavs. Shaq wanted to get traded to the Mavs 4 years ago and Kobe wanted to get traded there last year.

Lebron wont be able to leave until the summer of 2010, the All-star game is in Feb 2010, he'll still be with the Cavs.

October 30, 2008  08:32 AM ET

Spam X3...........Timing, Location, Money, and the beginnings of an ego trip.

October 30, 2008  08:34 AM ET

this story is totally taken out of context
not worth addressing

October 30, 2008  08:36 AM ET

Holy shh........ while the Lakers would probably only bite if they lose Kobe after this year, but I still wouldn't put it past Dr. Buss to spend the house for a few years and luxury tax the team out the ace... The Knicks did it, and he can surely afford to with a player that will actually make a difference... Move over Ariza and Odom, you're both on the way out to make room.

October 30, 2008  08:40 AM ET

Bynum WILL be there. The Lakers are doing the smart thing by waiting until the summer and matching whatever another team offers him. It will be less than the max deal he wanted in LA and it is based solely on business. Kobe MAY not be there, but chances are he will. Like I said, the ONLY way Lebron goes to the Lakers is if he takes less money to join a winner. There will be a little money there, because Odom won't be and there will be a couple of other contracts that should be about to come off of the books (Fisher, Mihm, Radmanovic). It would be tough to do, but it's possible if takes a pay cut. Again, I don't see it happening.

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October 30, 2008  09:04 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

LeBron has a lot of growing up to do. It is sad that he has surrounded himself with cloying toadies and parasites.

How do you know who he surrounds himself with?

October 30, 2008  09:05 AM ET

Maximize earning potential. The top 4 cities for mass media are New York, LA, Chicago, Dallas. Expect him in one of those cities.

October 30, 2008  09:16 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

Lebron has been wanting to play for Cuban. He knows that Cuban will cater to him and give him the best supporting cast money can buy. They are both hungry for a championship and for Cuban, money is not an obstacle. Lebron also loves the Cowboys and to play as a Mavs All-star in 2010 is going to be awesome. This is no surprise because even Kobe and Shaq wanted to play for the Mavs. Shaq wanted to get traded to the Mavs 4 years ago and Kobe wanted to get traded there last year.

I agee totally. People (even me) can critisize Cuban all they want but when it comes to handing out the money he hasn't been cheap. Well, other than not keeping Nash he hasn't been cheap. I would love to see LeBron in big D but I don't know what would have to be done to accomplish such a feat.

October 30, 2008  09:17 AM ET
QUOTE(#12):

LeBron to L.A. sounds nice but it's more unlikely then the Knicks story. Man, it's way too early to predict where this guy wants to go.The summer of 2010 is a long way from now.

:) True but when it is someone like LeBron it is fun to read into the future.

October 30, 2008  09:20 AM ET

Lebron to the Lakers is not fair and the Lakers are already over the cap.
Go to either the knicks, nets or remain in Cleveland.

October 30, 2008  09:21 AM ET
QUOTE(#12):

LeBron to L.A. sounds nice but it's more unlikely then the Knicks story. Man, it's way too early to predict where this guy wants to go.The summer of 2010 is a long way from now.

Exactly! However, the idea of James with Dirk and the Mavericks does sound intriguing. I still wouldn't count on him going ANYWHERE. All the "reports" come from other sources. LeBron hasn 't said anything, and you're spot on. 2010 is a long way off.

October 30, 2008  09:24 AM ET

Lebron, please come to my Knicks....woohoo we won last night

 
October 30, 2008  09:24 AM ET

He will sign with the Bobcats and plays under Michael Jordan

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