NBA Free Agency 2018: One reason LeBron James should sign with every team

By Ben Ladner | Jun 15, 2018

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TX – MAY 28: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets drives against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half of Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 28, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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Assuming the involved parties can make the mathematical logistics work, joining Houston might be James’ best chance at winning at title in 2019. James Harden and Chris Paul are two of the best offensive creators in the NBA, and between them and James, the Rockets would have the most playmaking in the league by far. An offense that properly balances those three could only be stopped by an off night from its shooters.

LeBron might have to opt in to the remaining year on his contract and execute a sign-and-trade — a la Chris Paul — to facilitate a move to Houston, and the Rockets would have to unload contracts and slash some of their depth to take him on, but if there is a workable path out there, they’ll pull out all the stops to find it.