Like sharks sensing a presence in the water, Rich Paul's cryptic statement that accompanied LeBron James' decision to opt in to his $52.6 million salary for next season led some teams to call the Los Angeles Lakers about the four-time NBA MVP's availability.

To that end, there is a potential trade target to keep a close eye on. Dorian Finney-Smith left the Lakers to sign a four-year, $53 million contract with the Houston Rockets. Could the two teams work out some kind of a sign-and-trade that would send a player back to Los Angeles?

LeBron James’ future remains one of the biggest talking points of the NBA offseason as the Los Angeles Lakers continue to prepare for next season. The four-time MVP has spent seven years in LA, the longest consecutive stretch with any team and many had thought he would retire as a Laker,