07-02-2025, 07:42 PM
(07-02-2025, 07:31 PM)RasheedsBigWhiteSpot Wrote: Lebron for the Dallas 5 WILL happen this week (with a 3rd team like Indiana taking Powell into their BAE).
Too many things line up. Dallas having too many players and LA having too few (without the means to get there without a trade).
Book it.
I sincerely doubt Lakers would consider trading LeBron, unless the offer is really, really good. I also don't buy there really is much in the "LeBron wants out" rumors. It is more about the media drama and perhaps LeBron feeling important. I think the final outcome will be that LeBron will assess what a great offseason the Lakers had and how he is looking forward to his next season.
Regarding the number of players, that really isn't any issue or any driving force for a need to trade LeBron or trade for him. Mavs have 16 players under contract (counting deals that were announced). Lakers have 13 and they will most likely also give a contract to their SRP rookie. They have plenty of flexibility for some other moves.
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