LeBron James seriously considered joining the Dallas Mavericks before returningto the Los Angeles Lakers, per The Athletic's John Hollinger.The post LeBron James Had ‘Eyes’ On Rival Before Lakers Return: Insider appearedfirst on Heavy Sports.

In fact, "there were whispers in league circles about LeBron James having eyes for Dallas," Hollinger reports. But the four-time NBA MVP was not willing to pass on $52.6 million with the Lakers for a non-taxpayer mid-level exception to sign.

Lakers star LeBron James reportedly had eyes on the Dallas Mavericks before opting in on a one-year deal with LA.