Charania: 'A lot of teams are calling' LeBron James and his camp

There seems to be a feeling among some that LeBron James would like to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for next season and that he will if he receives an offer in free agency that he deems appropriate. But one can never quite be sure what he will do. He may be 41 years of age, but he is still a desired commodity across the NBA.

ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania made an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Monday and said that many teams have already called James' agent, Rich Paul. “Honestly, I think LeBron, more than past years, probably needs even more time with his family, with his inner circle,” Charania said. “I do know a lot of teams are calling him and his camp.

I spoke to Rich Paul the other day at the Chicago Draft Combine last week, and he told me every contender in the NBA, essentially, since the season ended has placed a call. ” Charania also added that James is expected to play another season in the league rather than retire. It is thought that if James leaves the Lakers, he's most likely to join the Cleveland Cavaliers, his original team, or the Golden State Warriors.

The Los Angeles Clippers have also been mentioned as a team that may have an outside chance of landing the four-time MVP. But the Lakers could have an advantage over every other team that wants him since they will, in all likelihood, be able to offer him more money than everyone else. In addition, James and his family already live in the Southland, and, of course, his son Bronny plays for the Lakers.