“NBA Free Agency 2025: Live Coverage, Latest Buzz & Rumors — LeBron James Opts In with Lakers!”
With the 2024-25 NBA season and draft now in the books, the spotlight shifts squarely to free agency. After the Oklahoma City Thunder cemented their dominance, the rest of the league is scrambling to make moves in hopes of knocking them off the throne. Major changes are already underway. The Phoenix Suns shook the league by trading superstar Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft (Khaman Maluach). Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have initiated a roster shakeup of their own, sending Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers and Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks. In another key development, LeBron James has reportedly picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, expressing his desire to contend for another championship as the Lakers look to balance winning now with building for the future. Other big names possibly hitting the market include James Harden, Julius Randle, Myles...