This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/knicks as Stars Aligning For LeBron James to Knicks. The New York Knicks have long been linked to LeBron James ever since he was a free agent 15 years ago.

No NBA offseason would be truly complete without a post-draft blockbuster trade. We have yet to get one this summer, and rather than wait for it, we will instead manifest one (or more!) into existence by spitting out a fresh batch of potential LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo trade packages.

The decision from LeBron James earlier this summer to pick up his player option for next season from the Los Angeles Lakers came with an important caveat from agent Rich Paul — the four-time NBA MVP wants the chance to win another championship before his career comes to an end.

Cedric Ceballos thinks LeBron's lack of creativity while dunking would prevent him from winning the dunk contest.

However, the four-time NBA champion received a frightening retirement prediction from his son, Bryce James. "I ain't gonna lie that's OD (overdose-doing too much)," the Arizona freshman said on Instagram Live in response to a comment about him potentially joining his father in the league in 2026.

LeBron James next team betting odds 2025-2026 include Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks.

LeBron James accomplished one of his stated career goals last season, and it was perhaps one of his most impressive. In his 22nd season, James was able to suit up and play alongside his son, Bronny, for the Los Angeles Lakers. And after picking up his player option last week it seems James will do so again in the 2025–26 campaign.

A recent leaked video details the extent of the trash-talking between LeBron James and Stephen Curry during the 2016 NBA Finals.