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NBA legend LeBron James has been predicted to request a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2025-26 season. James has a no-trade clause in his contract. He will make $52.6 million next season in the final year of his deal with the Lakers. "The anointment of Luka Dončic,...

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been predicted to request a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2025-26 NBA season. The Bucks have won only one playoff series since winning the 2021 championship against the Phoenix Suns. Bucks general manager Jon Horst was very busy this offseason. He waived and stretched Damian Lillard, signed Myles...

An NBA trade idea sending Austin Reaves from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks has been created. NBA writer Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Lakers and Mavericks: Los Angeles Lakers receive: Dereck Lively II and Caleb Martin Dallas Mavericks receive: Austin Reaves and...

The Sacramento Kings could trade Devin Carter to open up a spot for Russell Westbrook, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Kings are the only team interested in Westbrook, who played for the Denver Nuggets last season. "Sources say that Sacramento continues to covet Russell...

The Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves have been linked to Malcolm Brogdon, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Brogdon is an unrestricted free agent. He played for the Washington Wizards last season. The 32-year-old Brogdon appeared in 24 games for the Wizards...

The Miami Heat are open to buying out Terry Rozier if they can't trade him, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Rozier, who remains under federal investigation on a potential gambling probe, will make $26.6 million next season in the final year of his contract. "Sources...

Houston Rockets wing Amen Thompson has been predicted to win the 2026 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year Award. A group of ESPN NBA experts, including reporters, editors and analysts, believe Thompson will take a huge leap next season. "Amen Thompson was a runaway winner in this category, as he is...

An NBA trade idea sending Devin Booker from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets to reunite with Kevin Durant has been created. NBA writer Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Suns and Rockets: Houston Rockets receive: Devin Booker Phoenix Suns receive: Fred VanVleet, Reed Sheppard,...

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue revealed NBA legend LeBron James was "crushed" when Kyrie Irving was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics in August 2017. Irving requested a trade from the Cavaliers and was traded to the Celtics. "Bron was doing an autograph signing with...

An NBA trade idea sending Bam Adebayo from the Miami Heat to the San Antonio Spurs has been created. NBA writer Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Heat and Spurs: Miami Heat get: Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, a 2028 first-round pick (via SAS or...