The four top picks are on the line? The Mavericks become James number one favorite, the Cavaliers are second, and the Warriors are third

On July 2, as news about James' possible departure from the Lakers leaked, the next odds for the superstar, who is about to celebrate his 41st birthday, were also announced. The Mavericks ranked first, followed by the Cavaliers and the Warriors.

Currently, the top nine teams with possible odds for James are as follows: Mavericks (250), Cavaliers (400), Warriors (500), Knicks (600), Spurs (800), 76ers and Clippers (1000), Nuggets and Timberwolves (1400). Now, the Mavericks have become James' most favored place. If he eventually chooses to join the Mavericks, he may create a luxurious lineup of four top basketball stars: James, Irving, Davis and Flagg.

When discussing James' future, Lakers reporter Buha mentioned the Mavericks in particular. He analyzed: "If James really makes a request to leave the team, especially when the Lakers are in serious difficulties, such as Finney Smith's departure, or fails to sign any influential players in the free market, and the team fails to reach an important deal, and James is disappointed with the current lineup, then we have to pay attention to the Mavericks. I think they will be one of his potential teams."

Buha continues to emphasize that despite the complexity, he believes that the Mavericks are very likely to be James' choice. At the same time, he listed the three teams, the Cavaliers, the Knicks and the Warriors, which coincided with the top four teams in odds.

In addition, there have been constant rumors about James and the Mavericks in the past week or two. Buha pointed out that Davis, Irving, Kidd, and even General Manager Harrison are all very familiar figures James has.

As for the Knights and Warriors, each has its own unique charm. If James chooses to leave Los Angeles, returning to the Cavaliers may be his most comfortable choice. The Cavaliers had an excellent record last season, reaching 64 wins, and were ready to win. Working with Mitchell and Mobley, James will have a high chance of hitting the Finals in the weaker East.

If he decides to join the Warriors, he can partner with Curry and Dream Chasing, which will surely become one of the focus of the league. It is worth mentioning that James once competed with Curry at the Olympics and was closely related to pursuing dreams. The three of them are expected to join forces to compete for the fifth championship