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Few NBA trios can match the collective talent level the Los Angeles Lakers have in LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.
Giannis to the Spurs? KD to the 76ers? Nico Harrison doing more business with L.A.? It's all possible after the Draft Lottery
Well, the NBA Draft Lottery gods have a sense of humor. So much for the idea of Cooper Flagg going to a 20-win team. Instead, a statistically improbable Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs-Philadelphia 76ers-Charlotte Hornets top four upended all our previous assumptions about what might happen in the lead-up to the NBA Draft.
As a result of their 24-58 record last season, Philadelphia was rewarded with the No. 3 pick at the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. To some, it could help the 76ers add a young prospect to support the All-Stars. However, CBS Sports' Sam Quinn suggested they trade the pick with George.
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Thesportstak on MSNNBA Trade Rumor: Lakers Can Acquire Kings' 6-Foot-10 Elite Center in Exchange for Rui Hachimura to Support Luka Doncic and LeBron James Next SeasonAfter a disappointing end to the season, all eyes are on how the LA Lakers will act in the offseason. It goes without saying that the franchise needs a Center, who can curb the defensive frailties as well as support Luka Doncic and LeBron James in the front.
One wild NBA trade idea has Luka Doncic returning to the Dallas Mavericks after another blockbuster deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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The Mavericks felt that Doncic didn't give them the best chance to win a title — despite the fact that they made the NBA Finals just a year ago — constantly repeating the phrase "defense wins championships" as the explanation for the deal.
The Warriors spent little in acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat and in turn received a chance at NBA Finals.