Top 5 NBA News Stories of 2025: Luka Traded, OKC Champions, LeBron Makes History

Top 5 NBA News Stories of 2025: Luka Traded, OKC Champions, LeBron Makes History. The 2025 NBA season delivered some of the biggest news moments in modern league history.

On this episode of NBA Report, we break down the Top 5 NBA news stories of 2025 — the moves, milestones, and moments that dominated headlines, search trends, and fan debate all year long.

From the blockbuster Luka Dončić trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, to the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first NBA Championship, to LeBron James opting into a historic 23rd NBA season, this was a year that reshaped the league’s future.

🏀 TOPICS COVERED:

• The shocking Luka Dončić trade to the Lakers and what it means for the NBA
• OKC Thunder’s 2025 NBA Championship and the blueprint behind it
• LeBron James’ unprecedented longevity entering Year 23
• Cooper Flagg going No. 1 overall and Dallas’ post-Luka future
• The NBA’s global ambitions with a new European league partnership

We debate which story mattered most, which will age the best, and what these moments mean heading into the 2026 NBA season.

👇 Drop your vote in the comments:
Which NBA story truly defined 2025?

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