Those are just some of the storylines that coaches, executives and scouts around the league will be watching closely this year. MORE: Need an NBA season refresher? There are three rational paths for James after this season, league executives told ESPN. Sources have reiterated that Milwaukee will spend this trade season focusing on improving the roster around Antetokounmpo before the Feb. 5 deadline. "It sounds like 2026 is when we're going to find out where the new teams are going to be," a West executive said.