If LeBron James could convince the Los Angeles Lakers to buy him out, the Dallas Mavericks would be interested in adding him to their roster.

ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin has now reported that the Mavericks would only be interested in James if he were bought out by Los Angeles. "Dallas—I'm told—they would only be interested in LeBron [James] in a buyout situation," McMenamin said.

Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images LeBron James has been the hottest name on the rumor mill this week after he opted into his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers.