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LeBron To Finish Season With Lakers as Mavs Explore Anthony Davis Deals and Giannis Market Widens

With trade-eligibility windows opening, reporting points to Eastern bids for Davis alongside a broadened field for Antetokounmpo.

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TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 4: Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with teammate LeBron James #23 after defeating the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 4, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 01: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes up for a shot against Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on December 01, 2025 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Agent Rich Paul said LeBron James will remain with the Lakers this season but questioned whether Los Angeles is a true contender right now.
  • ESPN reporting says the Knicks no longer hold exclusivity in discussions regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Bucks players reportedly sense tension as Milwaukee sits 10-15 with Giannis out with a calf strain.
  • The Mavericks are engaging the market on Anthony Davis and are open to talks on Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, and D’Angelo Russell, while Davis’ camp has been told an offseason extension is still possible.
  • Detroit, Atlanta, and Toronto are identified as potential suitors for Davis, with each positioned to stack matching salaries and draft assets as most offseason signees become trade-eligible on Dec. 15.
  • League chatter indicates the Clippers could consider moves involving James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, one media proposal places Harden in Minnesota, and the Warriors are expected to evaluate Jonathan Kuminga trades when he becomes eligible on Jan. 15.