Few teams were discussed in trade rumors over the past month more than the Phoenix Suns, who at one point were potential suitors for Jimmy Butler

Lost in much of the trade noise was the Spurs landing star guard De'Aaron Fox. Fox now pairs alongside second-year sensation Victor Wembanyama to give San Antonio a legitimate star duo.

Examining the names to monitor this summer now that the 2025 NBA trade deadline period has closed. John Schuhmann Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook are among the top players who could opt into free agency this summer.

But not now. The Los Angeles Lakers star recorded 42 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists on Thursday in a 120-112 win over the Golden State Warriors, making him the oldest player in NBA history to score 40 points, while also being the youngest to do so.

James then stepped up down the stretch when the Lakers' 26-point lead dwindled to five in the fourth quarter. Golden State trailed by only six when James drained his sixth 3-point