Every year, the NBA season is packed with drama and shocks. The league has become recognized for this, and it happens like clockwork. Wild moments are unavoidable in a league focused on play empowerment. LeBron James, the superstar of the Los Angeles Lakers, has recently become one of the most talked-about figures in the NBA.

James has been absent from the team while recovering from a recurring injury. His excused absence, paired with Los Angeles’ lack of success, has sparked widespread trade speculation. When it comes to hypothetical James trades, the Golden State Warriors are the most frequently touted team. The prospect of LeBron James and Stephen Curry collaborating sparks a lively discussion.

While a deal between the two sides is unlikely, it could ultimately happen, at least salary-wise. Due to the new CBA restrictions, it would require each side to be creative in getting a deal done. Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report proposed a blockbuster deal that would send James to Golden State for a haul.

Here is what the proposed trade would look like:

Warriors receive: Forward LeBron James, forward Cam Reddish, and guard Bronny James

Lakers receive: Forward Andrew Wiggins, guard De’Anthony Melton, forward Jonathan Kuminga, guard Brandin Podziemski, forward Gui Santos, a top-1 protected first-round pick in 2025, and a top-3 protected first-round pick in 2027

This deal could heavily benefit both sides, even with Los Angeles trading LeBron away. Golden State would get the star that they have been going for to pair alongside Curry and forward Draymond Green. Adding LeBron in for the next year or two could allow the Warriors to extend their championship window, while also giving fans a glimpse of some fun basketball to watch.

Despite his age, LeBron has still been going strong and has looked good on the floor. The superstar has had some shooting issues this season but is still averaging 23.0 points per game. Putting him into the Golden State lineup could be unfair to the rest of the league.

As for the Lakers, they would receive a nice consultation prize for trading LeBron. Kuminga and Podziemski would help usher in the new era of Lakers basketball while the extra draft picks could serve the team well in trade talks. Los Angeles would still have Anthony Davis on the roster and they could decide how to proceed with him. This type of move could help set the Lakers up for longer-term success, making it at least an interesting idea to consider.