No Dunks LeBron Bends The Knee, Latest All-Star Votes & Trae Young Trade Ideas
Jan 7, 2026
LeBron James draws comparisons to Greg Maddux as he pushes for All-Star status. The discussion heats up around Victor Wembanyama's absence in crunch time and Rudy Gobert's quest for a fifth Defensive Player of the Year award. Trade rumors swirl as the hosts grade potential destinations for Trae Young, considering intriguing scenarios involving the Wizards, Raptors, and Bucks. The second fan returns for All-Star voting highlight unexpected player placements, adding to the excitement of the upcoming All-Star weekend.
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LeBron Bends Around Luka
- LeBron publicly declared Luka Doncic the Lakers' franchise player and said the team must bend around him.
- The hosts see LeBron buying in as key to making the pairing work on both ends of the floor.
LeBron's Late-Season Surge Helps All-Star Case
- LeBron's recent hot stretch (29 PPG on 59% during the win streak) strengthens his All-Star and reserve candidacy.
- The hosts expect coaches to likely select him as a reserve despite low fan votes.
Wemby Yanked In Crunch Time
- Victor Wembanyama returned and scored 30 but sat the final 3:45 due to a minutes restriction.
- The Spurs lost after pulling him, and the hosts questioned the ultra-cautious approach.
