The transfer of LeBron James is becoming more likely and there are already candidate franchises

It may sound far-fetched, but the truth is that it doesn't make much sense for the paths of Lebron James and Los Angeles Lakers to remain united. The team is performing well under the leadership of Luka Doncic, Reaves' performance as a second sword is great, and there are shortcomings to address. There are four teams with clear options to pursue a trade if the opportunity arises, according to NBA rumors.

It doesn't have to be a stormy divorce. We have reached a point where both parties may be interested in an amicable separation, but it all must come from Lebron James' own initiative. The NBA legend has a no-trade clause, so Los Angeles Lakers will not show any intention of trading him, no matter how interested they may be, until the player takes the first step. If Lebron feels that he doesn't fit in the current team dynamics and can contribute more elsewhere, he will let Rob Pelinka and his cronies know to find a solution.

A trade could be the best for both Lebron and the Lakers

There are key players for the present and future of the Lakers whose contracts are ending soon, and they are waiting to see what happens with Lebron's money next year to resolve the uncertainty of his destination. It is not expected that James is playing his final year, and it seems that the positions for a renewal are far apart, so a trade that gives the Angeles a reliable 3&D profile player would be the most logical step.

Reviewing the teams that Lebron James would see favorably and that have powerful assets for negotiation, four clearly defined options emerge. The first would be the Golden State Warriors, in an effort to continue combining legends to seek the championship this season or, at the latest, the next. Playing alongside Curry would be a dream for Lebron. Another even more emotional option would be landing in Cleveland Cavaliers, closing the circle and retiring in his own home, with a team aiming for the ring.

Then, two other noteworthy possibilities arise. The most intriguing would be to see Wembanyama sharing the dressing room with Lebron James, something that the King might view favorably, being aware that the Frenchman could write a historic legacy in the league and assuming he would have ring options. San Antonio Spurs could offer Barnes, as well as a scoring-minded guard. The last ace up the sleeve would be New York Knicks, with all that landing the 23 in the Big Apple would entail and the competitive aspirations it would bring.

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