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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will start a promotional tour for Jordan brand before returning to EuroBasket.
The Los Angeles Lakers, having already acquired Marcus Smart to bolster their defense, are now considering trading for Robert Williams III. Analyst Caleb Hightower suggests reuniting Smart with his former Celtics teammate to enhance the Lakers' interior presence.
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to straddle the fence between building for a future with Luka Dončić and trying to win now with a core of Dončić and LeBron James. Also caught in the middle is 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht.
The Mavericks would get LeBron James (from Lakers), Bronny James (from Lakers), Drew Timme (from Nets), Tyrese Martin (from Nets), $1.8 million trade exception (Dwight Powell) and a $1.1 million trade exception (Olivier-Maxence Prosper).
Jonathan Kuminga's potential departure from the Golden State Warriors has sparked sign-and-trade discussions, with the Chicago Bulls emerging as a possible destination. The Warriors are reportedly interested in acquiring Jalen Smith and Ayo Dosunmu from the Bulls.
James, who will turn 41 in December, is rumored to want out of the Lakers after Paul released a statement regarding the 21-time All-Star accepting his $52.6 million player option.
While the idea of a LeBron trade draws eyeballs, the reality of putting together one that works for everyone is much more difficult.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been named as a team to monitor in a potential blockbuster deal for Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday.