The LeBron James All-NBA (2nd) and Luka Doncic - 24-25 Thread

[nzahir]

LeBron to Miami could be an interesting concept for 2026. Just needs an SnT with Wiggins

Davion, Herro, Powell, LeBron, Bam
Jakucionis, JJJ, Highsmith, Jovic, Ware
Bronny, Pelle, Simone, Keshad, MIA26FRP

Wiggins+Rozier works basically

But that team isnt very talented and there would need to be multiple follow up moves

Lakers are more talented

Only perk of Miami is a very weak east, but that team gets smoked by OKC or Den

I rather take Luka in the bloodbath west

[Slava]

LeBron to Miami could be an interesting concept for 2026. Just needs an SnT with Wiggins

Davion, Herro, Powell, LeBron, Bam
Jakucionis, JJJ, Highsmith, Jovic, Ware
Bronny, Pelle, Simone, Keshad, MIA26FRP

If he was interested, the deal would happen today, Heat have Rozier to complete the salary.

Wy would the Lakers entertain this? Wiggins is no one's idea of a long term piece and even an expiring LeBron is an all NBA forward for next season. They'd at least need someone like Ware coming back in any deal to even make it palatable.

[Mavrelous]

LeBron to Miami could be an interesting concept for 2026. Just needs an SnT with Wiggins

Davion, Herro, Powell, LeBron, Bam
Jakucionis, JJJ, Highsmith, Jovic, Ware
Bronny, Pelle, Simone, Keshad, MIA26FRP

If he was interested, the deal would happen today, Heat have Rozier to complete the salary.

Wy would the Lakers entertain this? Wiggins is no one's idea of a long term piece and even an expiring LeBron is an all NBA forward for next season. They'd at least need someone like Ware coming back in any deal to even make it palatable.

It's LeBron's decision, if he demands to go to the Heat, I don't think Lakers can tell him no.
Yes, Wiggins/Rozier/some sort of asset, but nothing too fancy...

[Slava]

If he was interested, the deal would happen today, Heat have Rozier to complete the salary.

Wy would the Lakers entertain this? Wiggins is no one's idea of a long term piece and even an expiring LeBron is an all NBA forward for next season. They'd at least need someone like Ware coming back in any deal to even make it palatable.

It's LeBron's decision, if he demands to go to the Heat, I don't think Lakers can tell him no.
Yes, Wiggins/Rozier/some sort of asset, but nothing too fancy...

I don't think they can sell that to the fans unless Ware is headlining the return. Rozier is likely getting banned from the league and likely negotiating a deal to avoid prison on federal gambling charges, so that part is even worse. Lakers would much rather ask LeBron to negotiate a buyout.

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[PistolPeteJR]

we def need d more than o

Technically, last year you were 12th on O and 15th on D. +1.4 on 0, +0.2 on D. But you were also only 18th on the defensive boards, and Ayton will at least help with that, for sure, while theoretically providing a more consequential boost on offense if used properly.

I really don't know what to make of their ratings from last season given the major change the team saw midway through the year, not to mention a brand new coaching staff trying to implement a brand new playing style on both ends for the team. This year will be very telling for the team.

[tsherkin]

I really don't know what to make of their ratings from last season given the major change the team saw midway through the year, not to mention a brand new coaching staff trying to implement a brand new playing style on both ends for the team. This year will be very telling for the team.

It will. My point was more that the O and the D aren't THAT far off from one another. A little better on O than D, but as you say, the trade shuffled things some. Will be interesting to see how they look this year, no doubt.

[Slava]

If the dumbass Kings are seriously contemplating moving Devin Carter and Malik Monk to sign Westbrook, the Lakers need to make a call. However I don't how to make the salaries work without including Rui. I'd be interested even if it involved Rui.

[zimpy27]

Luka is looking really good