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The future of LeBron James continues to dominate NBA discussions as questions grow around where, and for how long, the Lakers superstar plans to keep playing.<\/p>\n
Several teams are expected to monitor LeBron\u2019s situation this offseason if he decides not to remain with the Lakers, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, financial limitations around the league could make any potential move far more complicated than expected.<\/p>\n Stein reported that the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers are among the teams to watch.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Golden State Warriors, who league sources say have maintained a longstanding interest in bringing James to Northern California, will be severely limited in what they can offer,\u201d Stein wrote. \u201cJames\u2019 hometown Cleveland Cavaliers have even less financial flexibility than the Warriors and are so far away from all the Tinseltown ties that LeBron and his family have established during this run as a Laker, but no one wants to totally rule that one out because of the storybook ending factor.<\/p>\n Stein added, \u201cJames\u2019 deep fondness for Madison Square Garden has been known for years, but the Knicks could certainly opt to stay on their current path. The only other team you could credibly add to the shortlist is the Clippers, who employ James\u2019 former Cavaliers coach (Tyronn Lue) and do play in Los Angeles.\u201d<\/p>\n Still, Stein acknowledged the overall market may not be especially deep.<\/p>\n \u201cThere simply aren\u2019t many places you can imagine appealing to James for a farewell season,\u201d Stein wrote.<\/p>\n That has naturally fueled speculation that returning to the Los Angeles Lakers or retirement could become the two most realistic outcomes.<\/p>\n Even at 41 years old, LeBron remains one of the league\u2019s most productive stars. While his scoring role decreased this season alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, he still averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game while shooting 51.5 percent from the field.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Cavaliers Complete Stunning OT Comeback Against Pistons<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n