D espite LeBron James picking up his $52.6 million player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for next season, there's never been more speculation surrounding his status with the team. That's in part because no new contract was negotiated this summer to keep him there past this upcoming season,

Speaking to Mark Medina of RG.org, Drew League commissioner Dino Smiley said he has heard that James "might play" this weekend.

Despite no confirmed discussions of a buyout or trade, Simmons' comments add fuel to the rumor mill, especially as the Heat remain a plausible destination due to salary cap considerations and draft a...