LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are heading into a season that is just the first step of a process that would both take them back to title contention and, preferably, see them as favorites by the time James’ contract is up.
In order for that goal to be achieved, they’ll need another bonafide superstar, and in short order, but according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, their options this summer might be dwindling.
There are whispers around the league that neither Jimmy Butler nor Kawhi Leonard wants to play with LeBron, and sources I’ve talked to would be shocked if Klay Thompson left Golden State.