A second marquee matchup of the Knicks against the 76ers and LeBron James, along with the Lakers playing at the Warriors mark the first opening day of NBA Cup play on Oct. 30.
It was a marriage of convenience -- the NBA's most famous team mired in dysfunction, matched with the world's best and most famous player. Their divorce is just as convenient.
After LeBron James announced Monday he was leaving the Lakers, the team reset its entire operation in about half an hour on Tuesday -- this time around Luka Doncic.
James has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.
LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he is leaving the franchise, prompting widespread reaction on social media.
Kawhi Leonard joins the likes of LeBron James, Ken Griffey Jr. and Zdeno Chara in returning to a former team.
