The LeBron James trade rumors have officially begun. The Los Angeles Lakers don't seem committed to him, nor he to them. That being said would they really trade him to one of their biggest rivals?

If LeBron James wants to add to his NBA championship ring collection, which features one fewer than the late Kobe Bryant and two less than Micahel Jordan, then he must seriously consider splitting from the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James have been the biggest story in the NBA rumor mill over the last week. His future with the team has been very much in doubt, but there have been no concrete reports about what the future may hold.