LeBron James is not interested in playing professionally overseas and is hopeful the NBA will resolve its lockout.

"I'm optimistic that we will have a season this year," James said. "Very optimistic."

Billy Hunter recently said he is doubtful that there will be a season given the way negotiations have progressed.

"I'm preparing for an NBA season," James said. "I'm preparing for there to be a training camp in the next month. I'm very optimistic that Billy Hunter and the owners and David Stern will figure out a way to come together and for us to have a season. And I'll be ready for it."