Those questions ramped up when James' agent, Rich Paul, acknowledged via ESPN's Shams Charania that the superstar “values a realistic chance of winning it all,” adding even more intrigue about his future. Although James officially picked up his player option for next season, it hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from swirling.

As rumors continue to swirl surrounding star forward LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers, one insider recently painted a bleak outlook.