LeBron James has spent more than two decades bending the NBA to his will. Four championships, 21 All-Star selections, and a resume that doubles as a history book. But the catch is, for the first time in his 23-year career, James enters a season on an expiring contract. At 40 years old, he’s still logging 24.4 points a night and carrying the highest career minutes total (59,041) in league history. Yet somehow, the most fascinating story is not about what he’s doing on the court. It’s rather about what he’s not doing off of it.

That’s where the intrigue starts. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, James has taken a backseat this summer. There is no roster meddling or behind-the-scenes nudges happening. Just golf swings, family time, and well, the occasional business venture. “ My und

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