This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/knicks as Knicks Keeping Eye on LeBron James. The New York Knicks are happy with the team they have, but they are always looking for ways in which they can improve. A dramatic way they can change the future of the franchise is acquiring LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers.

According to an NBA insider, there’s a possibility that LeBron James could one day suit up for a team in the Eastern Conference — and it wouldn’t be the Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers appear headed for a split at some point in the future. Whether that split comes before or during the 2025-26 NBA season or next offseason in free agency, the end seems to be near.

The status of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers still appears to be a bit up in the air despite the iconic player opting into his player option earlier th