Sports Illustrated's Mark Morales-Smith proposed a trade idea that would send James to the Knicks for that type of package, noting that a third team might have to get involved if the Knicks want to complete this deal.

The Lakers have a pretty solid squad, but they could very well could find a depth piece to make them better. In this proposed package, it reunites LeBron with some he has won a championship with.

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly declined to trade two players on the roster, opting to keep them as depth pieces despite needs at other positions. The Lakers have a limited pool of assets after doing several deals over the years,