Lebron James leaves the Lakers after a lasting legacy in Los Angeles. After 8 seasons, 1 Championship, 1 FMVP, and 1 NBA Cup Championship, the 41-year old superstar has decided to part with the Los Angeles Lakers. 

The decision to leave the organization seems to have come after his son, Bronny James has signed a contract with Los Angeles.

Lebron has been linked with multiple teams, notably the Golden State Warriors who he once faced in four finals to reunite with his Team USA teammate, Stephen Curry.

Former Defensive Player of the Year Draymond Green reportedly declined a $27.7M player option to free up cap space for the Warriors to allow the Lebron deal to happen. 

The San Francisco team is trying to sign the all-time top scorer today, according to ESPN Journalist Brian Windhorst.

Lebron has officially entered free agency, instructing his agent, Rich Paul, to hear out multiple teams from across the league before making his decision. He has since also been linked with the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Anthony Davis has also been rumored to join Golden State to reunite with former Lakers partner Lebron James and Team USA teammate Steph Curry.

Social media fans starting to call the rumored line-up “The Unc-tion” in reference to the projected squad’s age being the oldest in the league.

The Los Angeles Lakers are now reportedly targeting Quentin Grimes of the Philadelphia 76ers and Georgian international Sandro Mamukelashvili from the Toronto Raptors.

Former Laker Luke Kennard has signed with the Phoenix Suns, agreeing to a two-year, $13 million deal with a player option for the second season.

2019 Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard has officially signed with the Raptors.

The Raptors are sending guard Gradey Dick, Forward Brandon Ingram, unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, second-round picks in 2030 and 2033, and a 2027 first-round pick swap to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kawhi Leonard’s return has been met with much anticipation by fans on social media as he has delivered the city’s first and only championship in his singular season with the Raptors. 

Ja Morant joins nine-time All Star and three-point contest champion Damian Lillard on the Portland Trailblazers. 

The organization has decided to part ways with their franchise player after 7 seasons.

The Memphis Grizzlies drafted the guard second overall in 2019. He led the Grizzlies to the Western Conference Semi-Finals in 2022, losing to the eventual champions in a 6 game series. In his tenure in Memphis, he was named a two-time All-Star, 2019 Rookie of the Year, and 2022 Most Improved Player. 

Rip City is sending Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Grizzlies in return.

Giannis Antetokounmpo finally leaves Milwaukee and takes his talents to South Beach. The Greek Freak has long been linked to trade rumors, and now has officially decided to depart the Bucks organization. 

The 7-foot Power Forward won the ring with Milwaukee in 2021 after a 50 year title drought, becoming the Finals MVP against the Phoenix Suns. He was drafted 15th overall in his draft class, becoming a two-time MVP, DPOY, and ten-time All-Star with the Bucks.

The Miami Heat are sending key pieces of their franchise to the Bucks and draft compensation, making the trade one of the costliest of the offseason.

The Bucks receive Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, and Kasparas Jakucionis, including 3 first round picks, 1 pick swap, and 1 second round draft pick in exchange for Giannis and Bobby Portis Jr..

The Charlotte Hornets send Lamelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves along with wing player Josh Green for squad depth. 

The Wolves parts with fan-favorite and former Sixth-Man of the Year Naz Reid as part of the trade. The Hornets also receive draft assets, including a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, and 2030), and three second-round picks.

Minnesota’s backcourt now consists of franchise star Anthony Edwards and All-star point guard Lamelo Ball. Fans are looking forward to seeing Wolves’ main man join forces with the youngest Ball brother, nicknaming the prospective duo as “Ant-Man and The Wasp” on social media. 

The Hornets are also trading second-option Miles Bridges with a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick.

The Minnesota Timberwolves also sent Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran Power Forward was involved in a three-team deal including Nic Claxton going to the Chicago Bulls. 

The 2024 Finals MVP has expressed his gripes with the Celtics on social media, with him reportedly liking a comment saying that the Boston Celtics should trade him.

There have been rumors of an internal falling out between the franchise star and the Celtics organization for some time now, which seems to be supported by the All-Star’s social media posts.

Fans are speculating that a trade deal is imminent.