As LeBron James continues to keep an eye on what the Los Angeles Lakers will do to upgrade their roster for next season, the scenario of him potentially returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers doesn't seem to be on the table right now.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ front office has kept trade rumors swirling as they explore ways to strengthen their roster and compete for a championship next season. With free agency drawing to a close, Los Angeles is looking at potential deals to boost its depth at forward and on the wing — but some proposals have caught fans completely off guard.