LeBron James heading to Texas to finish his career with the Dallas Mavericks remains a possibility. The LA Lakers superstar has been heavily linked with the Purple and Gold's conference rivals since he opted into his $52.6 million player option. The rumors have died down over the past few weeks, with James widely predicted to stay put in LA.

After weeks of social media buzz, trade machine scenarios and endless debate among Mavericks fans, the LeBron James to Dallas saga appears to have reached its natural conclusion with new reporting that clarifies exactly where both sides stand.

LeBron James considered joining the Dallas Mavericks before opting-in to his $52 million player option. Colin Cowherd says that LeBron is 'no longer about winning'.

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Jeff Teague Issues Immediate Clarification on Joke About LeBron James Using Steroids originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Current Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James ' 4-year tenure as a member of the Miami Heat from 2010-2014 is regarded by many as the athletic peak of the 21-time All-Star's career.