LeBron James Next Team Odds: Stephen Curry pairing in future?

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It's extremely rare that the status of a 39-year-old is the tip of the iceberg for any sport's offseason.

However, that's what the Los Angeles Lakers -- and the NBA -- are facing with the uncertain future of LeBron James.

James could choose to become a free agent, or he could decide to pick uphis $51.4 million player option for the final year of his current contract. He