pic.twitter.com\/ryW6yGWL4n<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ClipsLand (@ClipsLand) July 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The proposed deal was as follows:<\/p>\n Los Angeles Clippers receive: F LeBron James<\/p>\n Los Angeles Lakers receive: C Ivica Zubac, F Derrick Jones Jr., G Bogdan Bogdanovic, 2027 1st round pick via LAC, 2031 1st round pick via LAC<\/p>\n Feb 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots against LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images \/ Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Being technical, this trade wouldn’t be possible since the Clippers are unable to trade their 2027 first-rounder due to the Stepien rule, and could only trade their 2031 first since they own their picks in 2030 and 2032. But in the world of endless possibilities, it would be an interesting trade for both sides.<\/p>\n The Clippers go full win-now with James, trading away their best future asset in Zubac, who looked like an All-NBA player in the second half of the season. As for the Lakers, they land their franchise center in Zubac, while adding two depth pieces in Bogdanovic and Jones Jr, as they can get off Bogdanovic next summer via his team option.<\/p>\n Ivica Zubac is UNDERRATED \ud83e\udd2b<\/p>\n Zubac\u2019s 2024-25 season: <\/p>\n \u2705 16.8 PPG (Career High) \u2014 SleeperHoops (@Sleeper_Hoops) July 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n However, all signs point to James staying put, so Lakers and Clippers fans can relax for now.<\/p>\n Kawhi Leonard Sends Unexpected Message to NBA Phenom Yang Hansen<\/a><\/p>\n Ex-Knicks, Clippers Guard’s One-Word Reaction to Big NBA on NBC Announcement<\/a><\/p>\n Breaking: LA Clippers Re-Sign Promising 6-foot-5 Prospect<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2705 12.6 RPG (Career High)
\u2705 2.7 APG (Career High)
\u2705 0.7 STL (Career High) pic.twitter.com\/UeNbbKSLBT<\/a><\/p>\n