LeBron’s Move and the Teams Left Behind | NBA News

LeBron James, at 41, is still elite—and whoever lands him for his 24th season gets a championship magnet. But the real drama? The teams left out. History shows LeBron’s teams soar while his pass-ups stumble: Miami won titles after he left, Cleveland rose when he returned, and the Lakers claimed a crown when he joined. This time, LeBron’s more of a spark plug than a savior, likely taking a minimum deal, so teams like the Sixers (who traded for Jaylen Brown) aren’t waiting. For the Cavs, who cleared cap space, Plan B includes minimum signings and trade talks for players like Max Strus or DeMar DeRozan. The Warriors and Heat could also chase DeRozan if LeBron’s not there—though he won’t fix Miami’s shooting woes. The real story? How teams rebuild once LeBron’s gone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8cf7c4d9b2c97f00