The NBA Finals and draft won’t be held until June, but that doesn’t mean the league will be lacking in drama until then.

The next month-plus will be rife with storylines and subplots. Here are the top 10:

The Lakers have been LeBron James’ team, but this postseason will forever be attached to Luka Doncic’s legacy. 

He isn’t above pettiness, but after the seemingly untradeable superstar not only was shockingly dealt by Dallas but slandered on the way out the door, he’s going to be on a mission to get Los Angeles to at least where he carried the Mavs last year: The NBA Finals.

The NBA Finals and draft won’t be held until June, but that doesn’t mean the league will be lacking in drama until then.{ai:summary}<p>The NBA is set for a dramatic lead-up to the Finals and draft in June, with key storylines emerging. LeBron James' Lakers will be in focus, but Luka Doncic's legacy is also at stake as he seeks to lead his new team to the Finals after a surprising trade from Dallas.</p><p>Expect heightened tensions and excitement as these narratives unfold in the coming weeks. #sports</p>

Breaking down the top 10 storylines heading into 2025 NBA playoffs

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