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San Antonio Spurs' Dream Scenario for 2026 Remains Unrealistic Even With LeBron James News originally appeared on Athlon Sports . While there were some big names kicking off free agency this offseason, the San Antonio Spurs signed center Luke Kornet in one of the more celebrated deals of the summer, suggesting that, for the most part, this class is lackluster. Advertisement Of course, depending on how contract extensions fall, the class of 2026 could be loaded, headlined by De'Aa ron Fox, Trae Young, and Luka Doncic. Players will be eligible to sign extensions on August 2, with Fox expected to cement himself long-term in San Antonio, and Doncic is expected to do the same with the Los Angeles Lakers. After being traded without his permission and LeBron James opting in to his contract, preventing the Lakers from re-signing Dorian Finney-Smith, there is reason to believe that Doncic and the Lakers have less than a perfect marriage, although he is expected to ink his name to ...

Blockbuster Mock Trade Adds LeBron James Next to Cooper Flagg, Completes Klay Thompson's Vision originally appeared on Athlon Sports . For the first time in his career, LeBron James has opted into the final year of his contract. Next season, the Los Angeles Lakers will owe him $52.6 million, although trade speculation has already started. Advertisement While James has often been the subject of rumors, none of them have ever had any merit. Howeve r, as the Lakers try and build around Luka Doncic, parting ways with James certainly fits their timeline. The Dallas Mavericks have long been linked to James, although nothing has ever come of it. Still, if James wants to ride off into the sunset, doing so with either the Cleveland Cavaliers or two of his best teammates--Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis--makes a degree of sense. The Mavericks can easily swing a deal to add James into the fold. Full Mock Trade Details: Lakers receive: Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington, Klay Thompson Maverick...