James, 40, has a $52.6 million player option for next season that he must opt into by June 29 or become a free agent, and his decision looms over the organization.

The Dallas Mavericks have won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery in one of the more shocking turn of events in history. Despite entering the day with just a 1.8 percent chance of winning the lottery, Dallas will now have the chance to select Duke star Cooper Flagg in a few months.