Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor feels that the NBA will get a heads up before LeBron James retires because the Los Angeles Lakers star will want to end his playing career with a "farewell tour."

It would be in the Los Angeles Lakers' best interest to consider signing a contributor who previously competed with the franchise.

The NBA offseason has slowed down from a roster movement perspective, but the rumor mill has still been working overtime. With the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James locked into a standoff, trade rumors and retirement rumors have been running rampant.

The LA Lakers are one of the most iconic franchises in the world. Let's look at the players who produced their top five single season rebounds per game.

BREAKING: Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option after clearing waivers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/gxZB0ObSms

One NBA reporter feels trading Austin Reaves could be an option for the Lakers by the trade deadline in order to become championship contenders.

While the high-priced NBA signings have taken place, there are plenty of quality players still available. Here are their best fits.

The Lakers' Darius Bazley appeared to suffer a serious leg injury during the second quarter of an NBA Summer League game against the Celtics.

The Cleveland Cavaliers aren't ruling out the possibility of bringing back a franchise legend, but there's a catch.