The Oklahoma City Thunder finally won their first-ever NBA championship as a franchise in 2025. An incredibly talented young roster led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got the job done. But this isn't the first time OKC has been loaded with elite young stars in recent memory.

The LeBron James trade rumors resurfaced after a report emerged that he would evaluate the Lakers while sidelined with sciatica.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the first player in the 20-season club, getting there in 1988-89. Robert Parish followed in 1995-96 (and played a 21st season as well). Kevin Willis played 21 seasons, his career ending in 2006-07.

Now comes the report that the Lakers are being “patient” and want the 40-year-old to return to full health, not rush him, which has them thinking mid-November for LeBron’s return, via Shams Charania of ESPN speaking on NBA Today.

Thunder, Knicks and Timberwolves — reached the conference finals.In this series, we rank each team's starters for a broader look across the league. Ideally, a lineup has its superstar, a deferential co-star,

Lakers star LeBron James will not be joining Maverick Carter, who previously had been helping Saudi Arabia's new basketball league.