NBA offseason storylines: Watching LeBron, Reaves, Giannis, more - ESPN

Which players, teams and storylines will dominate the NBA offseason?

The next step in the saga between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks is high on the list. So is the future of the Los Angeles Lakers' roster, which features major free agent decisions for LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Leaguewide, plenty of franchises will face decisions that could alter the NBA's hierarchy.

We're breaking down the 10 most important questions of the summer, including superstars at a crossroads, top free agent and trade targets, and why June's draft is so important for a handful of lottery-bound teams.

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Summer of Giannis | LeBron's decision
Lakers' options | Free agents to watch
High-stakes draft | Extension storylines
Wemby's next deal | Trade landscape
Next for Warriors | Thunder vs. the apron

The answer could depend on which direction the Bucks take this summer.

«I want to win a championship with the Milwaukee Bucks,» Antetokounmpo told ESPN's Malika Andrews during All-Star Weekend. «And if that is not on the table, maybe I have to pivot because I really want to win.»

Headed to the lottery for the first time since 2016, the Bucks will add a valuable 2026 draft pick to their list of tradable resources. Milwaukee can also trade first-rounders in 2031 and 2033 and can swap picks in 2031, 2032 and 2033. Persuading Antetokounmpo to sign an extension in the fall could depend on where June's pick lands and whether the franchise plans to use those picks in a deal.

Improving via free agency could prove more difficult. Milwaukee has nine free agents this summer, five with player options (Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr., Gary Harris, Taurean Prince and Jericho Sims). The Bucks are also projected to be over the cap