Heat Fans Happy After LeBron James Report

Just when Miami Heat fans were starting to lose hope about the team making a splashy addition this offseason, a new LeBron James development has emerged.

The Heat had a brutal end to their season this year, as they became the first No. 10 seed in NBA history to make the playoffs, only to be on the wrong end of the NBA's most lopsided series in playoff history.

With some star power needed, the Heat then emerged as the favorites to land Kevin Durant, giving fans optimism for next season, only to be outbid by the Houston Rockets. 

With pressure mounting on team president Pat Riley to make something happen, the perfect opportunity may have fallen right into his lap. According to a bombshell report by ESPN's Shams Charania, the 40-year-old four-time MVP (James) is "closely monitoring the Lakers' moves" this offseason after exercising his $52.6 million player option.

James' agent, Rich Paul, told ESPN that contending for a title is James' priority at this time, but alluded to the fact that the Lakers could be building for the future after trading for Luka Doncic.

Following this report, which also revealed that James was spotted in Miami recently, Heat fans have begun hoping for a reunion.

"Going to need @kevinlove to get on the phone and tamper hard with LeBron James RIGHT NOW," wrote one fan. 

"This would actually be very cool," said a second.

"So LeBron James say his wife and him miss Miami the City so he miss being in Miami," speculated another.

While it's unclear what the Heat are willing to give up for the aging four-time MVP, he has shown that he is still among the best players in the league. 

This past season, he averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists, earning him a second-team All-NBA selection. James also has a no-trade clause, which means he would have to give his approval for the trade as well.

Regardless, Heat fans are on hyper alert again this offseason. In his four seasons with Miami in 2010-14, James won two titles and two MVPs.