The Oklahoma City Thunder trade for LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is being discussed in the market. Although it is totally absurd to imagine arguably the greatest basketball player ever to get traded by the LA Lakers, analysts tried to picture a scenario in which LeBron is put on the market. There are not many teams in the NBA that can afford to give a deserving return value in exchange for the legend himself, but the OKC Thunder, who possess 21 second-round picks, can give it a shot.
The 39-year-old power forward LeBron has played 44 games for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. He has charted 24.9 points, 7.7 assists, and 7.5 rebounds per game while shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc. LeBron has never been traded, which is very obvious since no team would like to part ways with one of the best ballers in history. But if, in an alternate universe, the Lakers try trading LeBron James to the OKC Thunder, below is what the deal would look like.
What would the Oklahoma City Thunder trade for LeBron James?
The OKC Thunder can send Davis Bertans, Luguentz Dort, Vasilije Micic, Ousmane Dieng, and a first-round pick each from the years 2025,2027 and 2028 in exchange for the Los Angeles Lakers #23.
The only players in NBA History with 4+ FInals MVPs:
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— BronMuse (@BronMuse) February 2, 2024
Why would the Los Angeles Lakers trade-off LeBron James?
The LA Lakers would not even think about this deal, no matter how worse their situation gets. Recently, they have managed to rise to the 9th rank in their conference, and they would like to slowly work on their squad. They are expected to put a strong supporting cast around LeBron and Anthony Davis.
Most Consecutive Regular Season Games With 10+ Points
— Lebron James
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— 𝟐𝟑 👑 (@BronWorld) February 2, 2024
Why would the Oklahoma City Thunder like to sign LeBron James?
Not only OKC Thunder but any team would like to acquire King James. The OKC Thunder have the required assets, and they will get arguably the best player in the league if this deal ever happens.
Which of these teams managed to go farther than the other this season? We’ll keep you updated.
