In a swirl of predictions and projections, LeBron James’s potential next chapter for the Lakers takes center stage. Meanwhile, ESPN’s experts have given Luka Doncic an MVP nod, and an LA free agent remains unsigned, keeping fans guessing about what the final roster might look like.

In a historic achievement, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named NBA MVP after one of the best guard seasons in league history. Edging out Nikola Jokić in a hotly debated race, he becomes the second Canadian ever to receive the honor, setting the stage for a promising future with the Thunder.