LeBron James is expected to announce his retirement in advance as he wants a “retirement tour”, per @ChrisFedor “He would want the recognition, ceremonies, and celebration of his career across the league rather than quietly retiring in an offseason” ( https://t.co/oUYAVfYXYs) pic.twitter.com/Zb5CMItqYR

The NBA offseason has slowed down from a roster movement perspective, but the rumor mill has still been working overtime. With the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James locked into a standoff, trade and retirement rumors have been running rampant.

Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor feels that the NBA will get a heads up before LeBron James retires because the Los Angeles Lakers star will want to end his playing career with a "farewell tour."

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/knicks as Knicks Keeping Eye on LeBron James. The New York Knicks are happy with the team they have, but they are always looking for ways in which they can improve. A dramatic way they can change the future of the franchise is acquiring LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers.