Acquiring score-first guard Norman Powell for just Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love, and a second-round pick is a huge win for the Miami Heat, but team president Pat R

The sharpshooting guard had an all-star caliber season this past year, and in a weak East, could really elevate the Heat to being one of the best teams in the conference. His addition also allows for the Heat to trade a valuable asset in former No. 1 overall pick, Andrew Wiggins.

LeBron James has been with the Lakers for seven years. He recently exercised his player option for the 2025-26 season, but could be open to exploring options outside Los Angeles.

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.