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Spurs predicted to cut ties with NBA champion center, acquire $101 million Lakers superstar
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- The San Antonio Spurs, coming off a strong 2025-26 NBA Finals appearance, are reportedly considering a blockbuster move to acquire a superstar to support Victor Wembanyama.
- The Spurs were linked to a potential reunion with Kawhi Leonard before he was traded to the Toronto Raptors, highlighting their interest in veteran leadership.
- Bill Simmons suggested the Spurs could pursue a sign-and-trade deal for 41-year-old LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers, offering expiring contracts in exchange.
- Despite rumors, LeBron James is widely expected to join the Golden State Warriors, making a Spurs acquisition unlikely but not impossible.
- Acquiring James would allow the Spurs to move on from Luke Kornet and add a future Hall of Famer, though this scenario remains speculative at this stage.
