LeBron James’ fate and more NBA storylines that will define the fantasy basketball offseason

Let’s explore the hottest NBA offseason storylines that will ripple through your fantasy basketball league. From LeBron James and Paul George’s futures to the Paris Olympics — get ready for a whirlwind summer full of movement and action!

LeBron James: To stay or not to stay?

At 39, LeBron is still putting up impressive numbers, but any talk of him leaving L.A. would send shockwaves through the NBA and fantasy hoops. He has a player option for $51M next season — and he’s 1000% opting out of it.

While there’s a chance he joins another team to ring chase or (potentially) follow his son Bronny, I don’t see him not being in purple and gold next season. Especially if his podcast partner JJ Redick becomes the next coach of the Lakers.

Between his personal ties and business outside of basketball, James is rooted in L.A., and the Lakers will compensate him enough to ultimately retire as a Laker.

Will Bronny James get drafted? And if so, where?

Given my thoughts on LeBron staying in L.A., I’ll go chalk and predict the Lakers will draft Bronny in the second round.

He won’t be relevant in fantasy, but his presence in the league will generate a ton of buzz regardless.

Is PG-13 ready for his next act?

George remains one of the best 3-and-D wings in the game and has been a top 30 fantasy player in 11 of his 14 seasons. Like James, Paul George has a player option and can explore a few options — play out the rest of his contract (not happening), sign a contract extension to stay with the Clippers or decline the option and become an unrestricted free agent.

Any move will be significant, but it would be fun to see him switch it up and go to any of the rumored destinations in Philly or Orlando — two playoff contenders with plenty of money to spend.

Could free agency waves capsize the Splash brothers?

Klay Thompson’s departure from Golden State would put the final nail in the Warriors dynasty’s coffin, but could we see a rejuvenated Klay if paired with the right organization?

Thompson is an unrestricted free agent after extension talks with the Warriors fell through. Although he’s past his prime, Klay was still among the top five in…

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Publish date : 2024-06-13 15:08:54

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