While the thought of LeBron James potentially signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency began to gain steam, most presumed it would not be without the team first luring a second All-Star.
But James bucked that narrative by signing a four-year contract with the Lakers on the first day of free agency. That was followed by speculation the Lakers would become more aggressive with their pursuit of a trade for Kawhi Leonard but it didn’t manifest as such.
L.A. make a strong play for Anthony Davis at the trade deadline, only to consistently be rebuffed by the New Orleans Pelicans.