Lakers’ LeBron James ‘Trade Machine’ Move Gets Brutally Frank Mavs Insider Review originally appeared on Athlon Sports. DALLAS - We are under no grand illusions here.

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James do not appear to be on good terms currently. Plenty of reports have come out that suggest the two sides could part ways. Some think a trade might occur. Others simply think that James will play out the final season on his contract and either leave for another team or retire next offseason.

"He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all." Whether or not he has a realistic chance at winning a championship with the Lakers is subjective,