LeBron James will play for an unprecedented 24th NBA season but it will not be with the Los Angeles Lakers.
His Lakers departure will set off what could be one of the most intriguing pursuits of this year's free agency window, with the veteran forward still performing to an extremely high level.
So, who is likely to secure the services of the NBA's record points scorer?
Cleveland Cavaliers
Whilst there are a few realistic options for LeBron to pursue, everything does seem to be pointing towards a third spell with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The 41-year-old began his storied NBA career in Cleveland playing for seven seasons before returning in 2014 where he won the Championship one year later.
Returning to Cleveland would be the perfect way to round off the final chapter of his time in the NBA and given they made the Eastern Conference finals last year, they wouldn't be without a chance of making a run for the Championship.
Golden State Warriors
A roster containing LeBron, Steph Curry and Draymond Green is befitting of the celebrity culture at Golden State Warriors.
There is currently a question mark over the age profile of their roster -- something only worsened if signing James -- but the eyes of the basketball world would be firmly fixed on San Francisco as two all-timers in LeBron and Curry attempt to win their fifth Championship.
Minnesota Timberwolves
If the 22x NBA-All-Star is prioritising a fifth Championship win, then there might not be a better move than one to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Trading out Julius Randle and Naz Reid this summer leaves a LeBron-sized hole in the lineup next season and, as storylines go, helping to guide the Wolves to a first Championship in more than 35 years wouldn't be too bad.
