Question 1

What factors influence LeBron James' potential team change?

Accepted Answer

Team performance, salary cap space, and player trades are key factors. Additionally, LeBron's personal preferences and relationships with team management can play a significant role.

Question 2

When will LeBron James' next team be determined?

Accepted Answer

The decision is expected to unfold during the 2026 NBA offseason. Key dates include the NBA Draft and free agency period, where roster changes are most likely.

Question 3

How do prediction markets work for sports events like this?

Accepted Answer

Prediction markets allow participants to buy and sell shares based on their expectations of future outcomes. Prices reflect the collective sentiment and information available about the event.

Question 4

What is "LeBron James' Next Team" and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

LeBron James' Next Team is a prediction market event currently tracked across 2 platforms (Kalshi, Polymarket). Golden State Warriors leads at 54% implied probability, making it the market favorite. Other contenders include Minnesota Timberwolves at 26%, Sacramento Kings at 26%, New York Knicks at 9%.

Question 5

What is moving the odds on "LeBron James' Next Team"?

Accepted Answer

Golden State Warriors currently leads at 54% implied probability. Behind Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves at 26% and Sacramento Kings at 26% and New York Knicks at 9% are the next closest contenders. The 72.9% cross-platform spread suggested platforms were pricing new information differently, creating potential trading opportunities.

Question 6

What are the current odds for "LeBron James' Next Team" across platforms?

Accepted Answer

Here are the latest odds across Kalshi, Polymarket: Golden State Warriors: 18¢ on Kalshi, 91¢ on Polymarket. Minnesota Timberwolves: 1¢ on Kalshi, 50¢ on Polymarket. Sacramento Kings: 1¢ on Kalshi, 50¢ on Polymarket. New York Knicks: 1¢ on Kalshi, 17¢ on Polymarket. The 72.9% spread across platforms highlights where markets disagree — a gap traders can exploit by buying low on one platform and selling high on another.

Question 7

What does it mean that Golden State Warriors is at 54%?

Accepted Answer

A price of 54¢ means the market estimates a 54% probability that Golden State Warriors will be the outcome. Buying one share at 54¢ pays out $1.00 if correct — a 85% return — or $0 if wrong. This is the core mechanic of prediction markets: the price directly reflects the crowd's probability estimate.

Platform	Implied %	Yes — Bid / Ask		No — Bid / Ask
Kalshi	17.0%	16¢	18¢	82¢	84¢
Polymarket	86.0%	81¢	91¢	9¢	19¢

Platform	Implied %	Yes — Bid / Ask		No — Bid / Ask
Kalshi	0.5%	0¢	1¢	99¢	100¢
Polymarket	50.0%	85¢	15¢	85¢	15¢

Platform	Implied %	Yes — Bid / Ask		No — Bid / Ask
Kalshi	0.5%	0¢	1¢	99¢	100¢
Polymarket	50.0%	100¢	0¢	100¢	0¢

Platform	Implied %	Yes — Bid / Ask		No — Bid / Ask
Kalshi	0.5%	0¢	1¢	99¢	100¢
Polymarket	17.0%	1¢	33¢	67¢	99¢

Platform	Implied %	Yes — Bid / Ask		No — Bid / Ask
Kalshi	0.5%	0¢	1¢	99¢	100¢
Polymarket	0.0%	0¢	0¢	100¢	100¢

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