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NBA offseason predictions focus on Giannis, LeBron, and more player moves

CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:59 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

NBA offseason predictions focus on Giannis, LeBron, and more player moves
Summary

As the NBA offseason approaches, experts are predicting potential landing spots for several key players including Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. With speculation about the Bucks trading Antetokounmpo, analysts suggest the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics as top contenders for his services. LeBron, meanwhile, is expected to either remain with the Lakers or potentially team up with Stephen Curry in Golden State, although family and business ties in Los Angeles favor a return to the Lakers. As the situation unfolds, discussions among teams and players will dominate the upcoming weeks leading to the draft and free agency.

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  • •Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation intensifies with potential moves to Miami or Boston.
  • •LeBron James likely to re-sign with Lakers for final season or consider Golden State.
  • •NBA Draft is less than a week away, heightening trade discussions.
  • •Experts list Jaylen Brown as a significant trade asset for Boston.
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  • 8:59 PMCBS NBA — NBA offseason predictions: Experts pick landing spots for Giannis, LeBron, Kawhi and more
What they're saying
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Who will win the Giannis sweepstakes? Could the Warriors pull off a shocking double whammy? Our experts are making their early summer predictions

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