2027 NBA Season

[dwyane36]

Lots of talk about LeBron James going to the Golden State Warriors today after a report went out that said the Warriors had tried multiple times to trade for LeBron last season...  Might we see LeBron sign with the Warriors in free agency next year?  I would think that would be the best way for him to try and win another championship rather than cripple the team he's joining with a trade.  However, if Kuminga was the trade piece along with some picks, I could see this actually happening this year.  Would be exciting...

If this ever becomes true, believe me, ticket prices for every Warriors game will surely go up. But the thing is, are the Warriors really willing to pay more, also tax? Because I don’t believe LeBron would accept a $20–30M salary. He knows his worth and the impact he would bring if he ever played for the Warriors. For me, LeBron and Warriors fans are the most hyped and loudest of all. So it’s very unlikely he’d settle for that kind of offer. More realistically, it would be around $35–50M. Now, it all depends on the negotiation between both parties.

If LeBron wants to win another ring, he should take a pay cut. But that would only make sense if the Warriors' management improved the bench, i.e., found some good role players. Then the Warriors, with the Curry-LeBron duo, would definitely be contenders for the title.

[Beparanf]

If LeBron wants to win another ring, he should take a pay cut. But that would only make sense if the Warriors' management improved the bench, i.e., found some good role players. Then the Warriors, with the Curry-LeBron duo, would definitely be contenders for the title.

I highly doubt Lebron will accept a pay cut in able to fit on Warriors. I mean Curry, Jimmy and Green already occupying a lot of Warriors salary cap which means they can’t afford to get an All star caliber like Lebron.

Lebron has a lot of ring and very successful career. It’s wise for him to just stay on the team that gives him more salary while he is still active since he has only few years before he retired.

Lakers is the most perfect team for him to retired or Cavs.

[ultrloa]

If LeBron wants to win another ring, he should take a pay cut. But that would only make sense if the Warriors' management improved the bench, i.e., found some good role players. Then the Warriors, with the Curry-LeBron duo, would definitely be contenders for the title.

I highly doubt Lebron will accept a pay cut in able to fit on Warriors. I mean Curry, Jimmy and Green already occupying a lot of Warriors salary cap which means they can’t afford to get an All star caliber like Lebron.

Lebron has a lot of ring and very successful career. It’s wise for him to just stay on the team that gives him more salary while he is still active since he has only few years before he retired.

Lakers is the most perfect team for him to retired or Cavs.

Actually yes, he have done this in Heat before, so that he can join forces with Bosh and Wade.

He also done this before in Lakers to, so that they can sign more quality players that can help their team to win.

So, it will be not surprising at all if Lebron would take a pay cut so that he can go in GSW. Yeah sure many of his fans really want him to retire as a Cavs but it seems that Lebron really want to get a championship before he retires and he said it before that he want to team up with Curry.

Also it seems that Cavs is not interested to get Lebron if there's a trade will happen. Because for sure Cavs don't want to risk their future since they provably see their maintaining their young stars is better for their team. They only want to get Lebron in a buy out scenario.

[Maslate]

Also it seems that Cavs is not interested to get Lebron if there's a trade will happen. Because for sure Cavs don't want to risk their future since they provably see their maintaining their young stars is better for their team. They only want to get Lebron in a buy out scenario.

The Cavs definitely got better when they acquired Mitchell, but there’s still something lacking. Even as a top team they still lost to the Pacers. I think LeBron could help them, and it would be even better if he retires with the Cavaliers since that was his first team. He gave them a championship before when he wasn’t surrounded by superstars, but now that he’s older he would need Mitchell to chase another title.

We don’t really know what the future holds for LeBron, but for now he’s with the Lakers. With Luka being in good shape now, and Ayton as the new center, they look like a championship team. If they actually win this season, LeBron might decide to stay.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

Also it seems that Cavs is not interested to get Lebron if there's a trade will happen. Because for sure Cavs don't want to risk their future since they provably see their maintaining their young stars is better for their team. They only want to get Lebron in a buy out scenario.

The Cavs definitely got better when they acquired Mitchell, but there’s still something lacking. Even as a top team they still lost to the Pacers. I think LeBron could help them, and it would be even better if he retires with the Cavaliers since that was his first team. He gave them a championship before when he wasn’t surrounded by superstars, but now that he’s older he would need Mitchell to chase another title.

We don’t really know what the future holds for LeBron, but for now he’s with the Lakers. With Luka being in good shape now, and Ayton as the new center, they look like a championship team. If they actually win this season, LeBron might decide to stay.

Lebron will go back to cavs 100% before he stop playing. Cavaliers will be his retiring team. FOr me, If there will be a trade with LBJ, it is good for the cavs as they are really in need a good SF/PF.
King might be old but still playing like a prime of other players. Cavs need to wait for LBJ! dont do trade for now.

[Beparanf]

If LeBron wants to win another ring, he should take a pay cut. But that would only make sense if the Warriors' management improved the bench, i.e., found some good role players. Then the Warriors, with the Curry-LeBron duo, would definitely be contenders for the title.

I highly doubt Lebron will accept a pay cut in able to fit on Warriors. I mean Curry, Jimmy and Green already occupying a lot of Warriors salary cap which means they can’t afford to get an All star caliber like Lebron.

Lebron has a lot of ring and very successful career. It’s wise for him to just stay on the team that gives him more salary while he is still active since he has only few years before he retired.

Lakers is the most perfect team for him to retired or Cavs.

Actually yes, he have done this in Heat before, so that he can join forces with Bosh and Wade.

He also done this before in Lakers to, so that they can sign more quality players that can help their team to win.

So, it will be not surprising at all if Lebron would take a pay cut so that he can go in GSW. Yeah sure many of his fans really want him to retire as a Cavs but it seems that Lebron really want to get a championship before he retires and he said it before that he want to team up with Curry.

Also it seems that Cavs is not interested to get Lebron if there's a trade will happen. Because for sure Cavs don't want to risk their future since they provably see their maintaining their young stars is better for their team. They only want to get Lebron in a buy out scenario.

Curry, Butler and Green salary is already at 90% while bench players of GSW share on the 10%.

I’m not really sure if Bron will take a salary lower than 7% since that’s the highest salary he can get assuming he will adjust and trade with Moody. Curry and Butler need to give way in able for this trade to happened.

[OgNasty]

Also it seems that Cavs is not interested to get Lebron if there's a trade will happen. Because for sure Cavs don't want to risk their future since they provably see their maintaining their young stars is better for their team. They only want to get Lebron in a buy out scenario.

The Cavs definitely got better when they acquired Mitchell, but there’s still something lacking. Even as a top team they still lost to the Pacers. I think LeBron could help them, and it would be even better if he retires with the Cavaliers since that was his first team. He gave them a championship before when he wasn’t surrounded by superstars, but now that he’s older he would need Mitchell to chase another title.

We don’t really know what the future holds for LeBron, but for now he’s with the Lakers. With Luka being in good shape now, and Ayton as the new center, they look like a championship team. If they actually win this season, LeBron might decide to stay.

Lebron will go back to cavs 100% before he stop playing. Cavaliers will be his retiring team. FOr me, If there will be a trade with LBJ, it is good for the cavs as they are really in need a good SF/PF.
King might be old but still playing like a prime of other players. Cavs need to wait for LBJ! dont do trade for now.

I don't think the Cavs would trade for LeBron.  They have to hope to get him in free agency next season, which is possible, but I think the King would rather play with Steph.  On that note, the Lakers have finally addressed the Golden State Warriors rumors by saying the Golden State keeps checking in with them about trading for LeBron, but that the Lakers are not interested.  So it seems LeBron will play for the Lakers this season.

In other news, Shawn Kemp was given ankle monitoring after shooting at 2 guys in a 4-runner a while back.  They allegedly stole his phone and he was tracking them to get it back.  Glad to see he won't be doing time.

[Ziskinberg]

If LeBron leaves the Lakers, that would mean he’s chasing another championship. With the Warriors it’s possible, and in terms of salary I think he could accept less because what matters to him now is his legacy.

What do you mean? Isn't it the reason they are having an issue with the lakers because Lebron doesnt want to get a reduce salary?

Last season he already took a modest pay cut, but this time he chose to lock in his player option with no reduction. And it’s not really his fault, every player has the choice if they want a pay cut or not, and this time LeBron doesn’t want to.

By picking the player option he sets himself up to be an unrestricted free agent next season. But if the Lakers manage to win a chip this year, I think they’ll still re-sign him and LeBron would probably stay.

[dwyane36]

Lebron will go back to cavs 100% before he stop playing. Cavaliers will be his retiring team. FOr me, If there will be a trade with LBJ, it is good for the cavs as they are really in need a good SF/PF.
King might be old but still playing like a prime of other players. Cavs need to wait for LBJ! dont do trade for now.

I don't think LeBron will end his career with the Cavs. He used to really want to win a title with the Cavs, and he did so in 2016. But now I don't see any particular reason why LeBron would suddenly decide to move to the Cavs, especially if he is determined to win another ring.

[Russlenat]

I don't think LeBron will end his career with the Cavs. He used to really want to win a title with the Cavs, and he did so in 2016. But now I don't see any particular reason why LeBron would suddenly decide to move to the Cavs, especially if he is determined to win another ring.

What’s wrong with the Cavs? This team isn’t weak anymore, they’ve shown they can finish the season with a solid record, even better than LeBron’s current team. So there’s a real chance he could win a championship with them if he comes back. Imagine if he joins, the Cavs won’t just be focused on Mitchell anymore. They’d have a combo similar to Wade and LeBron back in the day, and I think that would make them a strong contender.

[avp2306]

I don't think LeBron will end his career with the Cavs. He used to really want to win a title with the Cavs, and he did so in 2016. But now I don't see any particular reason why LeBron would suddenly decide to move to the Cavs, especially if he is determined to win another ring.

What’s wrong with the Cavs? This team isn’t weak anymore, they’ve shown they can finish the season with a solid record, even better than LeBron’s current team. So there’s a real chance he could win a championship with them if he comes back. Imagine if he joins, the Cavs won’t just be focused on Mitchell anymore. They’d have a combo similar to Wade and LeBron back in the day, and I think that would make them a strong contender.

Nothing wrong with Cavs since they would became more stronger if Lebron will be added their. But if they would follow the condition asked by Cleveland management.

But Lebron actually didn't say something about he want to return on Cleveland. You know on where that idea came from? here https://basketballforever.com/2025/08/10/stephen-a-smith-pushes-lebron-james-to-finish-career-in-cleveland Stephen A Smith suggest that because he thinks that it would be great for Lebron's career if he ends up retiring as a Cavs. Which is somehow right, but this situation is hard to happen knowing how big the contract of Lebron. Also Cavs is not willing to drop their future since they want to retain their young players on their team.

[tech30338]

I don't think LeBron will end his career with the Cavs. He used to really want to win a title with the Cavs, and he did so in 2016. But now I don't see any particular reason why LeBron would suddenly decide to move to the Cavs, especially if he is determined to win another ring.

What’s wrong with the Cavs? This team isn’t weak anymore, they’ve shown they can finish the season with a solid record, even better than LeBron’s current team. So there’s a real chance he could win a championship with them if he comes back. Imagine if he joins, the Cavs won’t just be focused on Mitchell anymore. They’d have a combo similar to Wade and LeBron back in the day, and I think that would make them a strong contender.

Nothing wrong with Cavs since they would became more stronger if Lebron will be added their. But if they would follow the condition asked by Cleveland management.

But Lebron actually didn't say something about he want to return on Cleveland. You know on where that idea came from? here https://basketballforever.com/2025/08/10/stephen-a-smith-pushes-lebron-james-to-finish-career-in-cleveland Stephen A Smith suggest that because he thinks that it would be great for Lebron's career if he ends up retiring as a Cavs. Which is somehow right, but this situation is hard to happen knowing how big the contract of Lebron. Also Cavs is not willing to drop their future since they want to retain their young players on their team.

They can make it to the finals if LeBron comes back in Cleveland they have the pieces to make it, but who will be traded to LA, Stephen really hate lebron, since if they make it to the finals and fail again he will be the one laughing and tell BS to lebron, this guy make a lot of money, talking things about LBJ, he make a living for years, he should be thankful to lebron, but is the cavs willing to take LBJ back? they should he delivers the title and conference finals to the team.

[Ziskinberg]

They can make it to the finals if LeBron comes back in Cleveland they have the pieces to make it, but who will be traded to LA, Stephen really hate lebron, since if they make it to the finals and fail again he will be the one laughing and tell BS to lebron, this guy make a lot of money, talking things about LBJ, he make a living for years, he should be thankful to lebron, but is the cavs willing to take LBJ back? they should he delivers the title and conference finals to the team.

as we can see on the salary of the players in the team https://www.basketball-reference.com/contracts/CLE.html

I don’t think LeBron will be able to get a max contract. If he insists on playing with the Cavaliers, then he’ll have to take a smaller salary, which I don’t think he’d agree to. Mitchell, Mobley, and Garland are already eating up most of the salary cap.

[Beparanf]

They can make it to the finals if LeBron comes back in Cleveland they have the pieces to make it, but who will be traded to LA, Stephen really hate lebron, since if they make it to the finals and fail again he will be the one laughing and tell BS to lebron, this guy make a lot of money, talking things about LBJ, he make a living for years, he should be thankful to lebron, but is the cavs willing to take LBJ back? they should he delivers the title and conference finals to the team.

as we can see on the salary of the players in the team https://www.basketball-reference.com/contracts/CLE.html

I don’t think LeBron will be able to get a max contract. If he insists on playing with the Cavaliers, then he’ll have to take a smaller salary, which I don’t think he’d agree to. Mitchell, Mobley, and Garland are already eating up most of the salary cap.

Correct, I doubt any team will still give Lebron a max contract when he finish his contract with Lakers. Lebron is still good but not good enough compared to his prime that is worthy of trading with team star player just to acquire him.

Cavs need to toss some of their main player if they want Lebron and I think they will do that if ever the Cavs will perform badly and choke on the playoffs.

Honestly, Mitchell is always choking on playoffs.

[LogitechMouse]

Lebron will go back to cavs 100% before he stop playing. Cavaliers will be his retiring team. FOr me, If there will be a trade with LBJ, it is good for the cavs as they are really in need a good SF/PF.
King might be old but still playing like a prime of other players. Cavs need to wait for LBJ! dont do trade for now.

I don't think LeBron will end his career with the Cavs. He used to really want to win a title with the Cavs, and he did so in 2016. But now I don't see any particular reason why LeBron would suddenly decide to move to the Cavs, especially if he is determined to win another ring.

The Cavaliers are already a great team now, and he wants to win a ring, his chances in the Cavaliers are still high since they already have Mitchell, Garland, Mobley and Allen as their key players. I mean if I will compare his chances of winning a title if he stays in LA and his chances of winning a title if he's on the Cavaliers, the chances of him winning a title if he's a Cavalier is way higher.

TBH, I don't see any reason as well, but for me, I have this feeling that he might end it on the team where he started it all. I mean who knows. He might surprise his solid fans as well and goes back to Cleveland and accepts a much lower contract. On the flip side, there's a chance that he might end up in another team that's willing to pay him huge amount of money, but if he prioritizes winning a title rather than the money (assuming that he will play next regular season), it's better for him to go an established team with many all-star players already.

[danherbias07]

Bucks Notes: Giannis to Warriors Trade Rumors, Free Agent Chose Lakers Over Bucks, More
https://www.si.com/nba/bucks/news/bucks-notes-giannis-to-warriors-trade-rumors-free-agent-chose-lakers-over-bucks-more

Rumors of a trade sending superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Golden State Warriors are circulating during the NBA offseason.

Antetokounmpo reportedly remains uncommitted to the Bucks for the future after several disappointing playoff exits.

These rumors have been circling around for some time now, and I think they will keep on going. But the truth is, the Warriors might not afford to get Giannis on their roster. If they force themselves to make space for him, they will jeopardize their whole 2nd team, and it could be more trouble for them to win games if one of their stars is injured.
The Warriors are good at playing using a deep team and rotating them. With Giannis there, eating up a whole cap space, it will be chaos for their rotation.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

Lebron will go back to cavs 100% before he stop playing. Cavaliers will be his retiring team. FOr me, If there will be a trade with LBJ, it is good for the cavs as they are really in need a good SF/PF.
King might be old but still playing like a prime of other players. Cavs need to wait for LBJ! dont do trade for now.

I don't think LeBron will end his career with the Cavs. He used to really want to win a title with the Cavs, and he did so in 2016. But now I don't see any particular reason why LeBron would suddenly decide to move to the Cavs, especially if he is determined to win another ring.

The Cavaliers are already a great team now, and he wants to win a ring, his chances in the Cavaliers are still high since they already have Mitchell, Garland, Mobley and Allen as their key players. I mean if I will compare his chances of winning a title if he stays in LA and his chances of winning a title if he's on the Cavaliers, the chances of him winning a title if he's a Cavalier is way higher.

TBH, I don't see any reason as well, but for me, I have this feeling that he might end it on the team where he started it all. I mean who knows. He might surprise his solid fans as well and goes back to Cleveland and accepts a much lower contract. On the flip side, there's a chance that he might end up in another team that's willing to pay him huge amount of money, but if he prioritizes winning a title rather than the money (assuming that he will play next regular season), it's better for him to go an established team with many all-star players already.

i Will use that TBH on this answer, CAVS had a great ran last season and they get the top spot also, but PLAY-OFFS isnt the same as the regular season where you will face your opponent almost 7 games to win the series, adjustments are there, coacch braain must run, veterans is really a lot for the team and the tactics, experience is a must and valuable.
All of that CAVS is nothing! LBJ can give all of that!

[Webetcoins]

If LeBron wants to win another ring, he should take a pay cut. But that would only make sense if the Warriors' management improved the bench, i.e., found some good role players. Then the Warriors, with the Curry-LeBron duo, would definitely be contenders for the title.

Lebron can't take a pay cut. His contract is his contract and that can't be changed, this isn't football where a transferred player will have a new contract, you buy out the existing contract when it is in the NBA. So whatever he is making at Lakers, will exactly be the same price what he is making at Warriors if that trade happens.

And in theory, they are capable of making this trade too, it is not really that hard, it's just that Lakers are losing Lebron and getting nothing, so why would they do something like that? Like Lakers could send Lebron and Bronny to Warriors, while getting Jimmy Butler, I think Lakers still have to send some rookie or something to make this work too, in order to cut some costs. But yeah, it works. But why give up Lebron, just to get Butler?

[btc_angela]

Bucks Notes: Giannis to Warriors Trade Rumors, Free Agent Chose Lakers Over Bucks, More
https://www.si.com/nba/bucks/news/bucks-notes-giannis-to-warriors-trade-rumors-free-agent-chose-lakers-over-bucks-more

Rumors of a trade sending superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Golden State Warriors are circulating during the NBA offseason.

Antetokounmpo reportedly remains uncommitted to the Bucks for the future after several disappointing playoff exits.

These rumors have been circling around for some time now, and I think they will keep on going. But the truth is, the Warriors might not afford to get Giannis on their roster. If they force themselves to make space for him, they will jeopardize their whole 2nd team, and it could be more trouble for them to win games if one of their stars is injured.
The Warriors are good at playing using a deep team and rotating them. With Giannis there, eating up a whole cap space, it will be chaos for their rotation.

Yes, this news has been circulating for quite sometime now, that I don't think that it will happen. Although there are teams are like building big 3 or super teams but the Lakers have Lebron and Luka already. Maybe this rumor really come from the desperation of Giannis specially losing in the last couple of years after their winning their championship as they didn't repeat their success.

And that's why that has been in every season that Giannis will leave and join teams like the Lakers and the Warriors. But in reality it might not be true and it's going to be very hard to make it happen.

[Fredomago]

Bucks Notes: Giannis to Warriors Trade Rumors, Free Agent Chose Lakers Over Bucks, More
https://www.si.com/nba/bucks/news/bucks-notes-giannis-to-warriors-trade-rumors-free-agent-chose-lakers-over-bucks-more

Rumors of a trade sending superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Golden State Warriors are circulating during the NBA offseason.

Antetokounmpo reportedly remains uncommitted to the Bucks for the future after several disappointing playoff exits.

These rumors have been circling around for some time now, and I think they will keep on going. But the truth is, the Warriors might not afford to get Giannis on their roster. If they force themselves to make space for him, they will jeopardize their whole 2nd team, and it could be more trouble for them to win games if one of their stars is injured.
The Warriors are good at playing using a deep team and rotating them. With Giannis there, eating up a whole cap space, it will be chaos for their rotation.

The consequences might lead them to think twice knowing that there stars is no longer at their primes, compromising your second unit may lead them to more trouble, though Giannis addition may give them decent chance to win a title if all of their stars together with Giannis will remain healthy till the end of the season.

End of the day, it's a business and the management will do everything that they can to make things profitable, maybe they'll do things if the opportunity open for them to take.