LeBron James Leaving Cavs For Miami Heat, Kevin Durant Ditching OKC For Golden State, and Other Trades that Shook the NBA

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The NBA's trade season heats up as draft night and free agency approach. Each team examines which players are available around the league and gauges interest in their own players during their trade discussions. These discussions can sometimes lead to large trades that reshuffle the NBA's power structure. [{ "selector": ".yxqex-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(38)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".aakcw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-4.89em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(94)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".lxzvp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(294)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".cphwf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-2.84em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(9)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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LEBRON JAMES

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Kevin Durant

The Oklahoma City Thunder duo of Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant were shattered when Kevin Durant switched to the Golden State Warriors.
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CHARLES BARKLEY

According to Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post, Charles Barkley celebrated his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers to Los Angeles Lakers by having drinks with friends. Later that day, Barkley received a call from his agent informing him that the deal hadn't worked out. CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ESPN

Chris Paul

During the 2011 NBA trade deadline, the Clippers acquired Chris Paul for Eric Gordon, Chris Kaman, Al-Farouq Aminu, and a first-round pick.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

After being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1969, Abdul-Jabbar (then known as Lew Alcindor) joined the Los Angeles Lakers. He became an immediate superstar in the NBA and remains one of the most legendary players in history.
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LeBron James Leaving Cavs For Miami Heat, Kevin Durant Ditching OKC For Golden State, and Other Trades that Shook the NBA

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LEBRON JAMES

Kevin Durant

The Oklahoma City Thunder duo of Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant were shattered when Kevin Durant switched to the Golden State Warriors.
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/bLEACHER REPORT

CHARLES BARKLEY

Chris Paul

During the 2011 NBA trade deadline, the Clippers acquired Chris Paul for Eric Gordon, Chris Kaman, Al-Farouq Aminu, and a first-round pick.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

After being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1969, Abdul-Jabbar (then known as Lew Alcindor) joined the Los Angeles Lakers. He became an immediate superstar in the NBA and remains one of the most legendary players in history.
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LEBRON JAMES

Kevin Durant

The Oklahoma City Thunder duo of Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant were shattered when Kevin Durant switched to the Golden State Warriors. CREDIT: YOUTUBE/bLEACHER REPORT

CHARLES BARKLEY

Chris Paul

During the 2011 NBA trade deadline, the Clippers acquired Chris Paul for Eric Gordon, Chris Kaman, Al-Farouq Aminu, and a first-round pick. CREDIT: YOUTUBE/DOM2K

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

After being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1969, Abdul-Jabbar (then known as Lew Alcindor) joined the Los Angeles Lakers. He became an immediate superstar in the NBA and remains one of the most legendary players in history. CREDIT: YOUTUBE/HAL15GREER

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The Oklahoma City Thunder duo of Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant were shattered when Kevin Durant switched to the Golden State Warriors.
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During the 2011 NBA trade deadline, the Clippers acquired Chris Paul for Eric Gordon, Chris Kaman, Al-Farouq Aminu, and a first-round pick.
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/DOM2K

After being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1969, Abdul-Jabbar (then known as Lew Alcindor) joined the Los Angeles Lakers. He became an immediate superstar in the NBA and remains one of the most legendary players in history.
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/HAL15GREER