LeBron James wasn't a serious part of it. He has a no-trade clause and a $52 million cap figure most teams couldn't afford to acquire anyway. But All-Star Weekend is usually when the rumor cycle turns toward the offseason.

Byron Scott predicted LeBron James could leave the Los Angeles Lakers and finish his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Despite their success, Irving and James ultimately went their separate ways.

If LeBron James does not re-sign with the Lakers for another season, he may find one of these three new NBA teams to close out his career.

LeBron James may return to the Cavaliers this offseason, when his Lakers contract expires. He'd need to accept a minimum or midlevel contract for a Cleveland reunion. Emotional value may outweigh financial loss for a storybook Cleveland farewell.

When was LeBron James' peak? There's an argument to be made for 2013, when his Miami Heat did not lose for 52 straight days.

In a recent interview, Iman Shumpert weighed in on the difference between playing with LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.

The Los Angeles Lakers are in control of a 14-7 record in games played without LeBron James this season. The defensive rating improved by 4.4 points when the veteran remained on the bench, according to statistical data.