LeBron Signs with Milwaukee for Mid-Level Exception

MILWAUKEE, WI - A grateful LeBron James inked a deal worth over $5 million over one year with the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday. Looking to add depth at the small forward position behind Carlos Delfino, the Bucks took a chance on James. The signing ends the mild speculation surrounding where the reigning MVP's next NBA stop would be.

"I like his athleticism, and his ability to post up and take the outside shot," said James' new head coach Scott Skiles in a text message to Sports Fan Fiction. "We hope LeBron will be able to adapt to our style of play and find a niche for himself with the team ;)"

Prior to the announcement on the Bucks' website, it was unclear whether there would be a market for the free agent James. Rumors circulated involving New York or Chicago offering James a one-year, incentive-laden contract. Some sources even reported the Cavaliers being intrigued by the idea of re-signing the seven year forward.

James, 25, expressed his excitement about playing for his new club. "I just hope I can make a contribution to this team. I can't wait to get on the court and learn as much as I can from Brandon Jennings."

LeBron James a Knick, JK

Rumor: New York Knicks show interest in LeBron James?

NEW YORK, NY -- It is becoming apparent that New York Knicks GM Donnie Walsh is entertaining the idea of LeBron James in a blue and orange uniform in 2010.

"It would make sense for our franchise right now that we try to sign LeBron. I mean, if we had a player of that caliber on our team, we could really win some games," Walsh said when questioned about James' eligibility as a free agent in the upcoming offseason. "I'm not sure exactly how well he would fit into our system, or where we would put [Danilo] Gallinari, but I am definitely looking into the possibility of bringing him to New York City."

Other teams that have shown interest in last year's MVP include: the New Jersey Nets, the Miami Heat, the Chicago Bulls, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Toronto Raptors, the Boston Celtics, the Orlando Magic, the Denver Nuggets, the Sacramento Kings, the New Orleans Hornets, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Golden State Warriors, the Phoenix Suns, the San Antonio Spurs, the Dallas Mavericks, the Atlanta Hawks, the Washington Wizards, the Philadelphia 76'ers, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Indiana Pacers, the Utah jazz, the Portland Trailblazers, the Houston Rockets, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Charlotte Bobcats, the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers.