As rumors continue to swirl surrounding star forward LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers, one insider recently painted a bleak outlook.

Dan Favale of Bleacher Report recently put together a mock trade that would send James to the Knicks, with the Lakers acquiring a star big man to pair with Luka Doncic. Here's Favale's proposed trade:

The decision from LeBron James earlier this summer to pick up his player option for next season from the Los Angeles Lakers came with an important caveat from agent Rich Paul — the four-time NBA MVP wants the chance to win another championship before his career comes to an end.