Shams Charania of ESPN recently reported that James is expected to simply play out that final year of his current deal, which would pay him $52.6 million next season. However, nothing is a foregone conclusion with him until it is official.

Even with 22 years in the league and over the age of 40, LeBron James has continued to play all-NBA-level basketball over the last few years. It's no secret that his career is coming to an end soon, we just don't know how soon.

NBA free agency isn't the frenzied bonanza it once was, as max- and supermax-level players tend to take care of their business through extensions, and then force a trade if and when they desire a change of scenery.

James will be entering year 23 of his NBA career, but he is still playing at a very high level. Last season, the former league MVP averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game.

Women's tennis superstar Coco Gauff talked about LeBron James' magnetism during the opening ceremony of last year's Summer Olympics.

"LeBron knew the NBA game better than him" - The NBA advance scout concluded LeBron James was smarter than former Cavs coach David Blatt originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Every NBA superstar has naturally had a game that he would like to forget, and that fact includes some of the greatest players of all time.

LeBron James' Wife Savannah James' Change in Physical Appearance Catches Attention originally appeared on Athlon Sports. LeBron James is preparing for his 23rd season in the NBA, after concluding another successful season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Michael Jordan used to call NBA analyst Michael Wilbon to let the media know they should stop bashing LeBron James.