An ESPN report surfaced Thursday that said the Lakers, among other teams, are already trying to pursue Miami superstar LeBron James, who can opt out of his contract after two more seasons with the Heat.
James responded to that report Thursday, saying that it even caught him off guard.
"That story, I don't know where it came from, but I understand why it came up because of who I am -- it's going to happen," James told reporters after Miami's first preseason home game. "But I'm not going to worry about it. I've got to continue to stay focused with these guys and make sure we're ready for any challenges that come."
