Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G/F Malik Beasley, C Mo Bamba, 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F Jerami Grant
Meanwhile, some would suggest that LeBron James was the man who killed NBA loyalty.
That feels like an overstatement. At the same time, James was instrumental in initiating the player empowerment era.
It started with The Decision that was heard around the world. James took to ESPN to announce that he was leaving his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat.
For as much flack as he received, James won two NBA championships and made four straight Finals appearances in South Beach.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Jerami Grant, Detroit Pistons & Los Angeles Lakers Updates
At the same time, he must have some loyalty in him. After that successful run, James returned to the Cavaliers. The team won their only championship in franchise history as a result.
Yet, James still left for the Lakers.
Could adding Grant help James add another title to his collection?