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Report: Lakers ‘feeling pressure’ to trade for Kawhi Leonard

The Los Angeles Lakers are feeling pressure to trade for Spurs star Kawhi Leonard in hopes of landing LeBron James, ESPN reports.

The Lakers will need to quickly pursue Leonard before James decides on becoming a free agent or opting-in to the last year of his contract with Cleveland on Friday.

ESPN says James is "hesitant" to be the first one to make the move to the Lakers.

The report also said Leonard has not expressed desire to stay with the Spurs and that San Antonio won't be forced to trade prior to the deadline.